Gokhan Ereli

Gökhan Ereli, PhD. is a scholar specializing in the political economy of the Middle East, with a particular focus on the geoeconomic competition between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. He earned his PhD in International Relations from Middle East Technical University (METU) in the 2024-2025 academic year, where his research examined the strategic economic rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Beyond his primary research, Dr. Ereli has engaged in interdisciplinary studies, contributing to Middle Eastern studies, American identity studies, and contemporary French philosophy. His academic work integrates geopolitical analysis with critical theoretical perspectives, offering nuanced insights into the intersection of economic strategies and political dynamics in the Gulf region. Dr. Ereli has published in leading academic journals and contributed to international research projects that explore the evolving power structures and economic transformations in the Middle East.