Claire Berlinski is a versatile journalist, historian, and novelist with an impressive portfolio of written works published in notable media outlets worldwide. She received her education from Balliol College, Oxford University, where she earned a degree in Modern History, a Master of Philosophy in International Relations, and a Doctorate in International Relations. Berlinski has been awarded scholarships from various prestigious institutions, including the Fulbright Scholarship, the British Research Council, the German Marshall Fund, and the Pew Foundation. Berlinski worked with the American Foreign Policy Council as a Senior Fellow for Turkey ad is now a Scholar and Contributing Editor at the Manhattan Institute. As an experienced freelance journalist, Berlinksi has specialized in Turkish politics, foreign relations, and culture aside from writing about diverse topics such as travel and espionage thrillers. Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Financial Times, and many more. She currently resides and works in Paris, France.