Ferhat ACAR

Dr. Lecturer Ferhat ACAR holds a full-time academic position at the Department of Property Protection and Security within Sarıkamış Vocational School, Kafkas University. He earned his PhD in History (2015-2020), Master's in Republic of Turkey History (2013-2015), and BA in History (2009-2013) from Kafkas University's Institute of Social Sciences and Faculty of Arts and Sciences.

• Fields of Interest: History (especially Turkish and Caucasus military history), Political Science (Atatürk Principles, Republican era), International Relations (Turkey-Russia, Turkey-Iran), and Military Studies.

ACAR's research focuses on military operations, diplomatic relations, and regional security dynamics, with a particular emphasis on Turkey's historical narratives and geopolitical strategies. His collaborations with Nurhan Aydın (21 publications, 2016-2024) and Bahar Şentürk Acar (2 publications, 2024) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary partnerships.

Key publication themes include the Sarıkamış Operation, Anglo-Ottoman negotiations, and press dynamics during political transitions. His work appears in regional journals and edited volumes, often analyzing historical contexts through military and political lenses.