Ali Sarihan is a political scientist with academic training from Turkey, the United States, and the United Kingdom. He specializes in Security Studies and the politics of the Middle East and North Africa. His research centers on civil-military relations, comparative politics, international relations, and research methodology. Dr. Sarihan is committed to teaching, engaging in policy discussions, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, all of which enhance his global perspective on political dynamics. He has published books and articles on various topics, including the Arab uprisings, Turkey’s Kurdish issue, and regional security in reputable presses and journals, such as Routledge, Lexington Books, Democratization, and the British Journal of Middle Eastern Affairs.