Kemal Kirisci

Kemal Kirisci is a prominent Turkish academic and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, known for his expertise in Turkish foreign policy and defense issues. He has contributed significantly to discussions about the geopolitical dynamics in the Aegean Sea, emphasizing the importance of technocrats in resolving disputes between Turkey and Greece. Recently, he gained media attention for his views on the transactional nature of the relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as well as the potential for economic and diplomatic solutions to longstanding tensions in the region.