Ahmet Sözen

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sözen serves as Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), located in Cyprus. His academic career includes leadership roles in Cyprus's academic community and extensive contributions to conflict resolution studies.

• Affiliations: EMU Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Cyprus Policy Center
• Educational Background: PhD in Political Science from University of Missouri (1999), MA in International Relations from Syracuse University (1993), BA in English Teaching from Boğaziçi University (1991)

His research focuses on Cyprus Conflict Resolution, Turkish Foreign Policy Evolution, and US-Turkey Relations. Key themes include post-truth politics, energy diplomacy in conflict zones, and regional security dynamics in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Recent publications analyze 2023 Turkish elections' post-truth rhetoric, 2024 Cyprus maritime boundaries, and energy-driven peace opportunities. He has supervised 12+ theses on topics ranging from Turkish foreign policy shifts to Russian-Turkish cooperation.

Awards/Achievements: Recognized for academic leadership in Cyprus studies and conflict resolution pedagogy.

Grants/Advising: Active in mentoring PhD candidates on WANA region geopolitics, Russian-Turkish relations, and post-truth politics. Coordinates international research collaborations on Mediterranean energy security.