Kadir Ustun
Political Consultant | Foreign Policy Expert
- Role
- Executive Director at The Seta Foundation At Washington D.C
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kadir Ustun
I am a policy expert and strategic advisor specializing in Turkish domestic and foreign policy, U.S.–Turkey relations, and broader Middle East affairs. With a PhD from Columbia University and an MA in History from Bilkent University, I combine deep academic training with hands-on policy engagement. My analysis has appeared in outlets including Politico, Al Jazeera, Daily Sabah, Mediterranean Quarterly, and Cairo Review of Global Affairs. I frequently comment on international affairs in national and global media, and speak at policy forums and academic conferences in the U.S, Europe, and the Middle East. I advise institutions and stakeholders on political strategy, foreign policy, and geopolitical risk — translating complexity into actionable insights. My work bridges the worlds of research, policy, and public communication to inform decision-makers and shape debate.
Experience
Executive Director
The Seta Foundation At Washington D.C
Mar 2015 — Present · Washington, DC, US
I oversee all aspects of executive management of the organization including the board of directors, human resources, budget, payroll, financial planning, events, outreach, research, writing, and publications.
Education
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2018 — 2020
Columbia University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies
2001 — 2013
Istanbul University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
1994 — 1998
Bilkent University
Master of Arts - MA, History
1998 — 2001
Skills
- Political Science
- Writing
- Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)
- Intercultural Communication
- Political Risk Analysis
- Teaching
- Editing
- Program Evaluation
- Turkish
- Foreign Policy
- Politics
- Statistics
- Policy Analysis
- International Relations
- Higher Education
- Stata
- Analysis
- Nonprofits
- Public Speaking
- Academic Writing
- Research
- Strategic Communications
- Leadership
- Qualitative Research
- Publishing
- Non-Profits
- Public Policy
- History
- Policy
- Economics
- International Security
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