Dr. Ilter Turan is Emeritus Professor of Political Science in the Department of International Relations of Istanbul Bilgi University, with previous positions at Istanbul and Koç Universities. He has held visiting appointments are various American and British universities. He is the author of books and articles in English and Turkish on Turkish Politics and Turkish Foreign Policy. Currently, he is the president of the International Political Science Association. He has served as the Rector of Istanbul Bilgi University, the President of the Turkish Political Science Association and Vice President and Program Chair of the International Political Science Association. He is a columnist for the economics daily Dünya. He serves on several corporate and foundation boards.