About Rector

Prof. Dr. Ali Poyraz Gürson is an academic and university administrator specializing in and university administrator with specializing in international relations, geopolitics, foreign policy, political history, and security studies.

In 2026, he was appointed Rector of International University of Alasia, where he is responsible for leading the University’s academic and institutional development with a strong focus on internationalization, research excellence, and contemporary standards in higher education.

Throughout his career, Prof. Gürson has held various academic and administrative positions at higher education intitutions, including Atılım University, Kocaeli University, Istanbul Okan University, and Girne American University. He was awarded the title of Professor in 2020.

Prof. Gürson completed his undergraduate education at the Turkish Military Academy and the Department of Journalism at Marmara University. He earned his master’s degree from Istanbul University and his doctoral degree from Ege University.

 Areas of Academic Expertise

 International Relations
 Geopolitics
 Turkish Foreign Policy
 Political History
 Security Studies and Regional Security
 Middle Eastern Affairs
 The Russia–Ukraine War
 China and Global Power Dynamics

In addition to his academic and administrative responsibilities, Prof. Gürson actively participates in international conferences, academic panels, and media programs as an expert on geopolitical developments, international relations, and global strategic dynamics.

His scholarly work includes books, peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, and research studies. His academic publications and scholarly works may appear under both the names Poyraz Gürson and Ali Poyraz Gürson.

Academic and Administrative Career

International University of Alasia
Rector | 2026–Present

Girne American University
Vice Rector | 2025–2026

Istanbul Okan University
Professor | 2022–2025

Kocaeli University
Professor | 2020–2022
Atılım University
Academic Positions | 2011–2015