Al Sharq Strategic Research

Al Sharq Strategic Research
Istanbul, Turkey

Al Sharq Strategic Research is a think tank that looks to undertake impartial, rigorous research to promote the ideals of democratic participation, an informed citizenry, multi-stakeholder dialogue and social justice. Al Sharq Strategic Research shares the mission of its umbrella organization, Al Sharq Forum, which aims to consolidate the values of pluralism and justice while developing long-term strategies and programs that contribute to the political development, economic prosperity, and social cohesion for the people of the Al Sharq region and the world.

Contact details

Website:
https://research.sharqforum.org/

Address:
Yenibosna Merkez Mah. 29 Ekim Cad. Istanbul Vizyon Park A1 Blok Kat:6 No:67 Postal Code: 34197, Bahcelievler / Istanbul / Turkey

Country:
Turkey

Sub-region:
Western Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Middle East and North Africa
Operating languages
Arabic , English , Turkish

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2015
Institutional affiliations
Foundation
Founded by
Founders: Wadah Khanfar - Burhan Yildirim - Burhan Köroğlu
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2023): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Staff size
2022
Al Sharq Strategic Research
30
Turkey average
24
Global average
47
2020
Al Sharq Strategic Research
12
% Female staff
2022
Al Sharq Strategic Research
36%
Turkey average
52%
Global average
53%
2020
Al Sharq Strategic Research
33%
Age (years)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
11
Turkey average
22
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2022
Al Sharq Strategic Research
25%
Turkey average
46%
Global average
44%
2020
Al Sharq Strategic Research
33%

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Al Sharq Strategic Research
28
Turkey average
19
Global average
57
2023
Al Sharq Strategic Research
36
2021
Al Sharq Strategic Research
150
Financials
2021
Al Sharq Strategic Research
$388,340
Turkey average
$523,745
Global average
$4,713,576
2019
Al Sharq Strategic Research
$500,295

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
101,849
Turkey average
12,555
Global average
26,974
Likes (2022)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
103,526
Likes (2021)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
106,766
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
11,300
Turkey average
16,464
Global average
19,785
Followers (2024)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
11,000
Followers (2022)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
10,589
Subscribers (2025)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
15,000
Turkey average
3,402
Global average
7,402
Subscribers (2024)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
13,500
Subscribers (2023)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
7,890
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
4,251
Turkey average
4,825
Global average
18,482
Followers (2024)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
3,287
Followers (2023)
Al Sharq Strategic Research
2,737

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation
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