Arda Kuran
Class of 2005

Contact: 00905338402727 (work), akuran@gmail.com

Work Title: Political Advisor

Job Description: Serve as the US Mission's principle advisor on political and economic issues in the Turkish Cypriot (T/C) community, forging and maintaining those close relationships with key leaders and working-level contacts there. Hold a detailed awareness of developments, with special attention to how they affect U.S. interests and policy goals. Present USG views to interlocutors and, in turn, assist the Embassy in understanding Turkish Cypriot positions.

Graduate School: University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Degrees: M. Sc. International Security

Scholarships: British Chevening Scholarship (UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office)