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Soner Cagaptay is the Beyer Family Senior Fellow and director of the Turkish Research Program at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he has distinguished himself with deep analysis on Turkish politics and U.S.-Turkey relations. A prolific academic, he has published in major outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and Foreign Affairs. He is the author of several acclaimed books on Turkish nationalism and politics, including his latest book, *A Sultan in Autumn: Erdogan Faces Turkey’s Uncontainable Forces*. Known as one of the leading experts on Turkey and the Middle East, Cagaptay has influenced policy and strategic analysis across the region.
Soner Cagaptay trained as a historian, earning his doctorate at Yale University with a focus on Turkish nationalism. He has taught Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Eastern European studies at prestigious institutions, including Yale, Princeton, Georgetown, and Smith College. His academic career includes numerous honors and positions, such as the Ertegun chair at Princeton and fellowships from Smith-Richardson and Mellon. In addition to his role at the Washington Institute, he has advised the U.S. State Department as chair of the Turkey Advanced Area Studies Program. Cagaptay has authored several books exploring Turkish domestic and foreign policy under Recep Tayyip Erdogan, including *The New Sultan* and *The Rise of Turkey*.
Soner Cagaptay’s conferences are known for their clarity, analytical precision, and in-depth focus on Turkish politics and the Middle East. With an engaging and informative style, he covers topics from Turkish nationalism’s history to the country’s current strategic positioning on the international stage. His analyses of Erdogan’s influence on Turkey’s policies provide attendees with a comprehensive, contextualized view of the region’s challenges and changes, making him a trusted source for those interested in Turkey’s political and geopolitical dynamics.
This talk examines how Turkey, under Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s leadership, has emerged as a regional power in the 21st century. Cagaptay explores both domestic and foreign policies that have positioned Turkey as an influential player and the internal challenges Erdogan faces. This talk is ideal for audiences seeking to understand Turkey’s geopolitical impact on the global stage.
In this lecture, Cagaptay explores the impact of nationalism in Turkey and how it has evolved under different leaders, particularly Erdogan’s administration. He offers a comprehensive view of the history and current landscape of this ideology, equipping attendees with insights into Turkey’s current domestic and foreign policy approach.
If you’re looking for a deeply insightful and strategic talk on Turkey, its history, and its foreign policy in the Middle East, you can book Soner Cagaptay through Thinking Heads. As one of the leading experts in Turkish politics, Soner provides an academic and analytical perspective on Turkey’s challenges and potential on the international stage. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure his participation in your next event.
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