Veysel TEKDAL

Veysel TEKDAL is an Assistant Professor at the Department of International Politics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Eskisehir Osmangazi University. His research focuses on the global political economy, China's political economy, and Chinese foreign policy, with notable work on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Sino-Turkish relations. He has held visiting positions at Queen Mary University of London and Tsinghua University.

His research explores topics such as China's development finance, regional inequality in China, and the transformation of global power relations. He has published widely in journals like the Pacific Review and Political Studies Review, and his book on the BRI's impact on Turkey analyzes its implications for economic diversification and geopolitical strategy.

TEKDAL's articles highlight the intersection of political and economic dynamics, emphasizing how state policies and corporate strategies shape global development. He critiques traditional aid models and explores emerging economies' roles in reshaping international cooperation norms.