معرفی
Sabri Ciftci is a Professor of Political Science and the Michael W. Suleiman Chair in Arab and Arab-American Studies at Kansas State University. He serves as the founding director of the Middle East Studies minor, focusing on research areas such as Islam and democracy, Muslim political attitudes, Arab public opinion, and Turkish politics.
- Education: Ph.D. in Political Science (2005), Florida State University; M.S. in Political Science (2003), Florida State University; M.A. in Public Administration (1997), Ankara University; B.A. in Public Administration (1994), Ankara University.
Ciftci’s research examines the intersection of religion and politics, particularly how Islamic conceptions of justice influence democratic thinking and political behavior in Muslim-majority societies. He has also explored historical state-building in the Middle East and the economic determinants of Turkish foreign policy.
His notable works include the books Islam, Justice, and Democracy (2021) and Beyond Piety and Politics (2022), which analyze intrafaith variation in political attitudes and the societal implications of religious devotion. Additionally, he authored a Turkish publication on the history of Turkey’s parliament (2006).
Contact: ciftci@ksu.edu
