p>Giorgio Cafiero is the CEO of Gulf State Analytics, a Washington, DC-based geopolitical risk consultancy. He is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University and an Adjunct Fellow at the American Security Project. Mr. Cafiero is a frequent contributor to Arab Gulf States Institute, Gulf International Forum, Stimson Center, Atlantic Council, and The New Arab. Throughout Mr. Cafiero’s career, he has consulted many public and private sector entities, briefed diplomats of various countries on regional and international affairs, and worked as a subject matter expert for multinational law firms. Mr. Cafiero holds an M.A. in International Relations from the University of San Diego. About the Program: This program explores Ankara’s foreign policy choices in the context of an increasingly multipolar world and growing regional uncertainty. As Turkey navigates shifting power dynamics between major global actors and evolving security challenges in the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia, understanding its strategic calculations has become more important than ever. The program examines how domestic politics, economic pressures, alliance politics, and regional conflicts shape Turkey’s diplomatic and security decisions. By analyzing Ankara’s role as a bridge between East and West, participants will gain critical insight into how middle powers exercise influence in today’s fragmented international system—and what this means for regional stability and global governance.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
USD
San Diego, CA
Thursday, February 5 - 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
