Dr. John V. Bowlus

I’m Dr. John V. Bowlus, Founder of Energy Straits. Based in Istanbul, I connect U.S. and Turkish perspectives to help energy companies, investors, and policymakers anticipate risks and opportunities across the Middle East, Turkey, and Europe. With over 20 years of experience in energy and geopolitics, I provide trusted insights and strategic advisory for decision-makers navigating today’s volatile energy landscape.

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My commentary on energy geopolitics - and the midstream sector in particular - has appeared on multiple platforms, and I have authored studies for think tanks, private sector clients, and academic journals.

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I was previously a researcher and lecturer at the Center for Energy and Sustainable Development at Kadir Has University in Istanbul and received my Ph.D. in history from Georgetown University, where my dissertation examined oil transportation in the Middle East during the Cold War.