Ferhat Polat is a Chevening Scholar from the 2022 cohort and a researcher at the TRT World Research Centre. Holding an MA in Middle East Studies from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter, he specializes in North African geopolitics and security, with a particular focus on Libya. Polat is often invited as a commentator on news channels and has contributed numerous essays and articles on geopolitical issues that have been published in various journals, newspapers, and digital outlets.
France's pursuit of its own long term interests in Libya is fueling the conflict and undermining the UN-backed peace process.
Warlord and militia leader...
The abrupt shift in President Trump's policy to back Khalifa Haftar in Libya throws the UN-backed political process into danger.
The power vacuum after the...
Libya requires a determined leadership, empowered by the rule of law, as well as democratic institutions adhering to inclusive policies in order to reverse...
High voter turnout in local elections can demonstrate that the Turkish people are deeply invested in their democracy.
Turkey's local elections this Sunday are expected...
Haftar's forces have given a strong indication that they might march on Tripoli. The international community must take diplomatic action to prevent armed conflict.
Today...
This info pack analyses the potential impact of the national economy on local elections.
This info pack analyses the potential impact of the national economy...
