Murat Topçu

Murat Topçu is a researcher affiliated with İstanbul Okan University, specializing in Caucasian studies, Ottoman history, and migration dynamics. His work focuses on Circassian identity, forced displacement (particularly the 1864 Circassian exile), and cultural preservation among diaspora communities.

His research spans interdisciplinary themes connecting historical trauma, ethnic integration, and geopolitical transitions in the Caucasus and Ottoman Empire. Key areas include socio-cultural analysis of Circassian societies, equestrian traditions, and linguistic evolution.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on Circassian diaspora studies, Ottoman-era migrations, and postcolonial identity formation. Articles frequently address historical justice, repatriation challenges, and regional conflicts between Russia and the West.