PhD Candidate in Political Science at Northwestern. All things territorial conflict, forced displacement, collective memory and national identity. “Il vecchio mondo sta morendo. Quello nuovo tarda a comparire. E in questo chiaroscuro nascono i mostri.”https://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3mlxv6av4e22oMy marginal act of protest consists of declaring, in a shaky-yet-firm voice: “I want to opt out from the TSA facial recognition check” at US airports. Shockingly, the responses to these micro-rebellions have been mutes thus far, to say the least.16 May 2026 12:51 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxv6av4e22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3ml74km6kys2dLove to see Mamdani biking through the streets of NYC himself and paying attention to the necessary infrastructure adjustments! US streets are by and large not designed for cyclists and/or pedestrians [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 May 2026 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml74km6kys2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3mhbrw5bgdc23This here, is an excellent argument for the US model of liberal arts colleges; sadly, many of these institutions currently struggle with declining enrollment and dwindling financing. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Mar 2026 20:13 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbrw5bgdc23https://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3mgueas6ods2nThe measurement of CEE belief systems was the subject of my PhD application to @polisciatnu.bsky.social While I changed my diss topic, I am really glad that the excellent collab with @celytadeas.bsky.social and @lenkahrbkova.bsky.social has kept CEE alive in my research agenda. Forthcoming in POQ! [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Mar 2026 12:04 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgueas6ods2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3mfjwq5h23s2oIn the spirit of Olympics, a new discipline, US policy-thlon, or covering the following issues in the span of ~10 minutes for Czech public TV: SCOTUS tariff ruling, US-Iran negotiations, Mar-a-Lago shooting and the “offer” of US hospital ship to Greenland. Truly a spinning wheel of topics there..23 Feb 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjwq5h23s2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3mcuwdrf4ws2k“We are taking a sign out of the window” Brilliant speech by Carney and brilliant use of Havel’s Power of the Powerless to outline a bold vision for a new, post-Trumpian world order. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Jan 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcuwdrf4ws2khttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3mbc7erpivc2eSounds like an incredible opportunity to me! [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Dec 2025 15:43 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbc7erpivc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3m6sazxahjs2uGrateful for the recognition from MAPOR (great and friendly venue to present at, regardless of your rank!) and for the continuing generous support from the @buffett.northwestern.edu [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Nov 2025 20:39 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6sazxahjs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3m33okmaqfc2xExcellent thread on how to read and make sense of the protest visuals from Portland. [contains quote post or other embedded content]13 Oct 2025 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3m33okmaqfc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3lztxxmu3a223Had a great time at the highly picturesque campus of the University of Denver where I attended the @bridgingthegap.bsky.social workshop on bridging the worlds of academia and public policy27 Sep 2025 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lztxxmu3a223https://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3lypxbx47xk2e@apsa.bsky.social unofficial reception for the yet-to-be recognized Mountain Scrambling section is starting soon atop Mt Harvey! Serving stunning sunrise and local fares.13 Sep 2025 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lypxbx47xk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3lwhelbywgc2pCzech TV host: “What should we expect from the Trump-Putin summit” - “I am worried.”15 Aug 2025 17:22 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwhelbywgc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3lt25dlyo7225Very happy to begin the archival research stage of my dissertation at the Czech National Archive in Prague! I do still have a lot to learn about the nuts and bolts of archival procedures in CZ :) still excited to begin studying the displacement of Czechoslovak citizens after the 1938 Munich treaty.03 Jul 2025 06:52 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt25dlyo7225https://bsky.app/profile/matejjung.bsky.social/post/3lsspz7672c2f1/2 Delighted to begin my engagement here with this recognition of my research and work. That being said, this research would not be possible without the continuing support of @polisciatnu.bsky.social and @buffett.northwestern.edu for which I am very grateful. Also, kudos to all collecting… [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Jun 2025 08:05 +0000at://did:plc:avrnyroxmji5rcourz2p33vx/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsspz7672c2f