Coşkun Topal

Prof. Coşkun Topal currently serves as Professor at Karadeniz Technical University's Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of International Relations. He has held senior administrative roles including Head of Department (2024–Present) and Dean at Gumushane University (2018–2020). Previously served as Associate Professor (2010–2015) and Assistant Professor (2006–2010) at the same institution.

Education:

• Doctorate in History from Ondokuz Mayıs University (2001–2005)
• Doctorate in History from Ankara University (2004–2006)
• Associate Degrees from Atatürk University (2013–2015, 2020–2022)

Research Focus: Specializes in diplomatic history, Turkey's Caucasus policy, Black Sea security, Turco-European Union relations, and Cold War politics. His work examines historical treaties (Moskova Agreement, Lausanne), ethnic conflicts (Ahıska deportation, Nagorno-Karabakh), and naval diplomacy (TCG Çandarlı ship operations).

Article Trends: 2024 publications analyze maritime boundary disputes (TCG Çandarlı), historical treaties (Lausanne-Montreux), and Ahıska deportation narratives. Earlier works cover Turkey's Middle East policy, South Caucasus conflicts (Armenia, Azerbaijan), and Ottoman military logistics.

Advising: Supervised 15 doctoral and postgraduate theses, including topics on Chinese energy security, Ottoman-Russian relations, and diplomatic immunities.