Mostly into politics, religion, democracy, and parties in SWANA. Particularly watching Tunisia. PhDing @GWU, prev. Sciences Pohttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lz2ftg4cp22tNever been a fan of brutalism or this building. But it was an architectural icon for downtown Tunis... [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Sep 2025 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz2ftg4cp22thttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lyvjniames2dOur new research paper with Nathan Brown is out from @carnegieendowment.org ! #polisky #menasky @carnegiemec.bsky.social https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2025/09/official-islam-gulf-arab-states?lang=en15 Sep 2025 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyvjniames2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lwhimi7dd22s1) UGTT has historically been a power center in Tunisia and remains as the only mass political organization that is not fully beholden to the regime. 2) Draining it of financial resources can do a major damage. 3) If the union collapses, the consequences will last long after the current regime. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Aug 2025 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lwhimi7dd22shttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lsrkyjwrdk2yI’ll be talking about the Tunisian experience from a comparative perspective as part of this webinar tomorrow by @arabreforminit.bsky.social Register here: https://www.arab-reform.net/event/away-from-and-back-to-democracy/29 Jun 2025 21:03 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsrkyjwrdk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lqxr7buow22sAnyone in their right mind understands that Muslim-phobia and anti-semitism aren’t cures to one another. If anything, they are mutually reinforcing vices. [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Jun 2025 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqxr7buow22shttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lopl5axnjk2mOk Conclave had its moment, now the Young Pope should do some marketing. It’s literally the story of the first American pope in history.09 May 2025 04:19 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lopl5axnjk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lldccchuik2sFor anyone curious about what’s happening in Turkey, this is a great summary! Although Şebnem Hocam, you seem to be a little more optimistic than I am. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Mar 2025 02:53 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lldccchuik2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3ll6xg7fa2k27What’s happening in #Turkey is a crackdown. Within the last week: - Detention and arrest of Imamoglu along with 100+ others including district mayors, bureaucrats, campaigners, journalists etc. - Police brutality against protesters and detention of 1000+ people including photo journalists.25 Mar 2025 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll6xg7fa2k27https://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3ll5s4y4n2s23My impression is that the police in Turkey is more prone to violence and brutality even when compared to the 2013 Gezi Protests.24 Mar 2025 22:21 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll5s4y4n2s23https://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3ll5kvscwi22gLeader of the opposition party CHP called for a total boycott against Erdogan-allied big business in Turkey, particularly against those who control the pro-Erdogan media. The list includes some of the largest conglomerates in the country such as Demiroren Holding.24 Mar 2025 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll5kvscwi22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3ll3v7woz322gTeaching makes you understand that when your professor gives you almost a page-long feedback on a one-page paper proposal, she really cares...24 Mar 2025 04:11 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll3v7woz322ghttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3ll3cjoj6ik2hThe opposition claims ~15 million people voted for Imamoglu in their almost ad hoc primary today. That’s massive… [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Mar 2025 22:36 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll3cjoj6ik2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lkyw5gxtnk2cTurkey is on the verge of a shift from the so-called “hybrid” regime toward true authoritarianism. Hundreds of thousands are in the streets trying to stop the downfall. Despite all odds, I hope they can.22 Mar 2025 23:49 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkyw5gxtnk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lkpxfrrtx22tImportant to note, they detained the whole team around Imamoglu, 100+ people including his campaign director, press advisors, bureaucrats, and couple of district mayors, etc.19 Mar 2025 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkpxfrrtx22thttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lk2ajidttk2rI do like my political science folks as well but the Middle East Studies academic community is just special.10 Mar 2025 19:02 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk2ajidttk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3lawjtemtx22sGraduate assistants in my university will have a union after a resounding election victory!14 Nov 2024 18:52 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3lawjtemtx22shttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3khnjqu6lqf2rCity I dislike: LA City I begrudgingly respect: DC City I think is overrated: Amsterdam City I think is underrated: Tunis City I like: Toronto City I love: Paris City I dream of living in : Florence [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Dec 2023 01:26 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3khnjqu6lqf2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3k7uwdyyzpl2bLate night thought: How to stop the correlation between deadlines & junk food consumption?21 Sep 2023 04:39 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7uwdyyzpl2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3k7ryhfio3y2dMy understanding of PhD after 1 month in (as a note to myself and whoever might be curious): The whole thing is about making long-term plans while you struggle to keep up with daily/immediate tasks.20 Sep 2023 00:39 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7ryhfio3y2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3k7ngtujqjl2u@profmusgrave.bsky.social Hi! I would like to be added to polisky please :)18 Sep 2023 05:13 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7ngtujqjl2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/bemutlu.bsky.social/post/3k7nffmb2v32sHope this place will fare better than the birdie app :)18 Sep 2023 04:47 +0000at://did:plc:johmatrh2awdoh6nml2svbsl/app.bsky.feed.post/3k7nffmb2v32s