Ferhat Cagri ArasFerhat Cagri Aras is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Karadeniz Technical University in Turkey and currently a Visiting Fellow at Durham University in the United Kingdom. He earned his Ph.D. from Noida International University (2022), an M.A. from Jawaharlal Nehru University (2018), and a B.A. from Istanbul University (2012). Dr. Aras specializes in South Asian politics, Turkish Foreign Policy, emerging markets, and the BRICS+ framework. His research focuses on global governance, regional cooperation, and the evolving role of developing countries in shaping a multipolar world order. He has conducted extensive fieldwork and case studies across India and Turkey, particularly exploring the intersections of economic development, security, and diplomacy. Read More Read Less