Gencer Özcan

Gencer Özcan is a Professor at the European Institute, Istanbul Bilgi University, within the Department of International Relations. His academic career spans decades, focusing on Turkey’s foreign policy, Middle East dynamics, and historical analysis of geopolitical strategies.

• Specializes in Turkey-Israel relations
• Expert in Middle East security and intervention studies
• Researches regional cooperation in the Black Sea and Balkans

His recent publications highlight Turkey’s evolving geopolitical strategies, including analyses of the Arab uprisings, Syria crisis, and historical shifts in foreign policy rhetoric. His work combines conceptual history with empirical case studies.

While no specific awards or student advisement details are listed in the provided texts, his scholarship contributes significantly to understanding Turkey’s diplomatic alignments and security paradigms.