Biography

is a foreign policy expert specializing in Turkish foreign and security policies, with a particular focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. His research interests include non-state armed actors, civil conflicts, countering violent extremism, Turkish-Russian relations, and great power competition. Since December 20, 2024, Öztürk serves as the Strategic Communications & International Relations Manager at Anadolu Ajansı, where he focuses on global media engagement and strategic communications.