Dr Ziya Meral

Dr Ziya Meral is a Lecturer in International Studies and Diplomacy. 

He holds a PhD in Politics from the University of Cambridge, a MSc in Sociology from the LSE and a 1st Class BA Hons in Theology from the Brunel University. He is a Senior Associate Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute and of the European Leadership Network, and a co-founder and Senior Associate of the Climate Change and (In)Security Project. 

His research interests include climate change and security, global trends in defence and security, foreign policies of Turkey and Middle Eastern countries, interaction of religion with global affairs including violence, diplomacy, policy and human rights. 

He is passionate about bridging the gap between scholarly research and policy responses. He is frequently interviewed by international media; lectures and gives briefings at leading diplomatic, political and military institutions around the world and supports multiple charitable and educational initiatives.