Abdullah Öztürk

I am a master's student in International Affairs and Governance at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, with an academic background in International Relations and Social Work.

My academic interests encompass a broad range of issues in international affairs, including international politics, geopolitics, global governance, international political economy, foreign policy, diplomacy, and international institutions. I am particularly interested in the dynamics of power and cooperation between states, the evolving international order, and the political, economic, and social forces shaping relations between countries and regions.

I have a longstanding interest in China and the Asia-Pacific region, particularly their growing significance in international politics and the global economy. My current master's research, Understanding Integration and Belonging: Refugees’ Everyday Experiences in Switzerland, explores how refugees experience integration and develop a sense of belonging in their everyday lives.

Alongside my academic pursuits, I serve as Vice President of SRL, a civil society association, where I am actively involved in work related to human rights. This engagement reflects my interest in the relationship between international affairs, human rights, and civil society, as well as the practical challenges of translating principles into meaningful action.

My professional and personal experiences across different cultural and linguistic environments have further shaped my perspective on international affairs. I have also maintained a longstanding interest in languages and intercultural exchange. Beyond my academic and civic activities, I practise and teach calligraphy, an art form through which I explore the connections between language, culture, and artistic expression.