Prof. Dr. Yaşar Sarı is a professor and director at Ibn Haldun University, specializing in Eurasian studies and international relations. He earned his Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Virginia, with a focus on the foreign policies of the Caucasus states. Dr. Sarı has held significant teaching and research roles across Türkiye, the United States, and Central Asia.
Over his career, Dr. Sarı has served in academic positions at Bolu Abant Izzet Baysal University, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, and the American University of Central Asia, among others. His teaching repertoire includes courses on International Relations Theory, Central Asian Politics, and Political Economy.
An accomplished author, Dr. Sarı has published extensively on Central Asia, the Caucasus, energy diplomacy, nationalism, foreign policy analysis, Russian foreign policy, and Turkish foreign policy. His research is widely featured in academic journals and books, making substantial contributions to Eurasian studies.
In addition to his academic work, Dr. Sarı has coordinated international workshops and research projects funded by organizations such as NATO and the OSCE. He is also an active member of several professional associations, including the International Studies Association, Central Eurasian Studies Society, and the American Political Science Association.