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Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies at Stanford University @islamicstudies.stanford.edu · 23d

📣📚 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚: 𝙋𝙤𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢, 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙇𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖 & 𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙮 with @orcunselcuk.bsky.social

🗓️ Fri, Oct. 17, 2025
⏰ 1:30 - 2:50 PM
🏫 Bolivar House
582 Alvarado Row, Stanford, CA 94305

👉🎟️ RSVP: tinyurl.com/SelcukStanford

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · 23d

I'll be giving a book talk at Stanford University next month. You can find more information about it below.

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · 23d

I think APSA needs to decide primarily based on the geographic distribution of its membership. I am not sure about what you mean by DC or LA as dangerous places for organizing a conference.

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · 25d

#APSA2025 in Vancouver was a fine event but we need to rethink organizing political science conferences in Canada. It puts additional barriers for non-U.S. citizens and perpetuates inequalities in the field. No wonder many international students on F1 visas could not attend.

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

Heading to APSA in Vancouver tomorrow. I will be part of the following panels:

Democratic Backsliding and Opposition Resistance on Thursday at 8 am

Applying for a Job at a Teaching Institution on Thursday at 2 pm

The First-Gen Handbook: Navigating the Hidden Curriculum on Friday at 10 am

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · 28d

You can find my book, The Authoritarian Divide: Populism, Propaganda, and Polarization, at the #APSA2025 exhibition hall. Even if you are not attending the conference, you can still order it using the link below with a 40 percent discounted price.
undpress.nd.edu/apsa-virtual...

APSA Virtual Exhibit 2025 - University of Notre Dame

Welcome to our virtual exhibit! We are extremely excited to bring our political science and theory books directly to your screen! Enjoy browsing our

undpress.nd.edu

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · 28d

Unless we acknowledge how much political violence already has a place in American politics, we won't be able to address it. Elites on both sides of the aisle need to take responsibility for fanning the flames of polarization and be intentional about toning down the divisiveness.

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Daniel Tavana @danieltavana.bsky.social · 28d

For those in Vancouver, the Democracy and Autocracy Section will be holding our business meeting tomorrow (9/11) from 6:30-7:30pm at the Convention Center (West) Room 115. Our reception will be right after from 7:30-9:30pm at Steamworks Brewpub (375 Water Street). Come join us!

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · 28d

You can find my book, The Authoritarian Divide: Populism, Propaganda, and Polarization, at the #APSA2025 exhibition hall. Even if you are not attending the conference, you can still order it using the link below with a 40 percent discounted price.
undpress.nd.edu/apsa-virtual...

APSA Virtual Exhibit 2025 - University of Notre Dame

Welcome to our virtual exhibit! We are extremely excited to bring our political science and theory books directly to your screen! Enjoy browsing our

undpress.nd.edu

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Charmaine N. Willis @cnwillis.bsky.social · 28d

At 2 pm, I'll be joining several colleagues including @orcunselcuk.bsky.social to talk about landing positions at teaching focused institutions. And Thursday isn't even my busy day 😆 6/6

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Emilia Simison @emisimison.bsky.social · 29d

The new season of @apsgworkshop.bsky.social is starting soon!!
Save the dates!

Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 29d

Fall 2025 schedule is out!
Remember to join our mailing list to join any or all of these great presentations!
mailchi.mp/fe045331c9c7...

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

Heading to APSA in Vancouver tomorrow. I will be part of the following panels:

Democratic Backsliding and Opposition Resistance on Thursday at 8 am

Applying for a Job at a Teaching Institution on Thursday at 2 pm

The First-Gen Handbook: Navigating the Hidden Curriculum on Friday at 10 am

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Aug 11

Excited to share that The Authoritarian Divide was reviewed in Latin American Politics and Society. Many thanks to Alejandra López Villegas @alelov.bsky.social for the thoughtful and generous review. You can read it here:

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Orçun Selçuk . The Authoritarian Divide: Populism, Propaganda, and Polarization. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2024. Figures, tables, appendices, references, index, 332 pp.; Hardcover $6...

Orçun Selçuk . The Authoritarian Divide: Populism, Propaganda, and Polarization. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 2024. Figures, tables, appendices, references, index, 332 pp.; Hardcover 47...

www.cambridge.org

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 21

This is our second journal article together. The collaboration started at Luther College and we presented earlier drafts at MPSA and LASA conferences. Thanks to everyone who offered their feedback and support. Check the article out and share it with others. It is open access.

JPLA @jplaeditor.bsky.social · Jul 14

🆕 Online-first and #openaccess article on #Ecuador! By @orcunselcuk.bsky.social and S.Valdivieso. A contribution to literatures on #populism, #polarisation, #opposition, #democraticresilience
Check it out ‼️
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

The Polarising Legacy of Rafael Correa in Ecuadorian Politics (2017–2023) - Orçun Selçuk, P. Salomé Valdivieso, 2025

This article examines the phenomenon of “runoff reversals” in presidential elections, where second-place candidates in the first round surpass frontrunners in t...

journals.sagepub.com

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I Hate Politics Podcast @ihppod.bsky.social · Jul 11

New episode. @jlkucinskas.bsky.social @columbiaup.bsky.social #civilservices #federalemployees #constitution #DwightWaldo #HerbertSimon #trump #sociology Music by @musicandjustice.bsky.social
linktr.ee/ihppod @sunildasgupta.bsky.social

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 21

This is our second journal article together. The collaboration started at Luther College and we presented earlier drafts at MPSA and LASA conferences. Thanks to everyone who offered their feedback and support. Check the article out and share it with others. It is open access.

JPLA @jplaeditor.bsky.social · Jul 14

🆕 Online-first and #openaccess article on #Ecuador! By @orcunselcuk.bsky.social and S.Valdivieso. A contribution to literatures on #populism, #polarisation, #opposition, #democraticresilience
Check it out ‼️
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

The Polarising Legacy of Rafael Correa in Ecuadorian Politics (2017–2023) - Orçun Selçuk, P. Salomé Valdivieso, 2025

This article examines the phenomenon of “runoff reversals” in presidential elections, where second-place candidates in the first round surpass frontrunners in t...

journals.sagepub.com

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Anjali Dayal @anjalikdayal.bsky.social · Jul 18

this is all horrible. alongside devastating blows to PBS and NPR, this bill totally ends US funding to key UN bodies that do frontline work, including UNICEF & OCHA, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Completely eliminates US contributions—previously the US was the key funder.

Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · Jul 18

NEWS: Trump's cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid clear Congress

House gives final passage by a vote of 216-213.

The Senate passed it yesterday 51-48.

With Republican votes only. Democrats all voted NO.

This now goes to Trump for his signature.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Trump's cuts to NPR, PBS and foreign aid clear Congress

The $9 billion package passed the House and Senate with only Republican votes through the rarely used "rescissions" process. Trump is now expected to sign it into law.

www.nbcnews.com

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 18

United States is openly trying to interfere into the internal affairs of Brazil. Kudos to Brazilian authorities for prosecuting Bolsonaro. In democracies, nobody is above the law, especially ex-presidents who attempted a coup. This is not 1964.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 18

Breaking News: Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro to wear an ankle bracelet and stay home most hours. The order, which defies President Trump’s demands to drop the case, comes before Bolsonaro’s trial on charges that he attempted a coup after losing the 2022 election.

Bolsonaro, Brazil’s Former President, Ordered to Wear Ankle Monitor Ahead of Trial

Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, to stay home most hours, defying President Trump’s demands that charges against Mr. Bolsonaro be dropped.

trib.al

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 17

Yesterday, we launched the Spanish translation of my book at the Biblioteca Nacional in Quito. Thank you, Santiago Basabe for publishing the book and organizing the event. Also, special thanks to Paolo Moncagatta and Pablo Andrade for serving as wonderful discussants.

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 17

Yesterday, we launched the Spanish translation of my book at the Biblioteca Nacional in Quito. Thank you, Santiago Basabe for publishing the book and organizing the event. Also, special thanks to Paolo Moncagatta and Pablo Andrade for serving as wonderful discussants.

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thanks!

Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 16

Book launch day! You can read the first chapter here (in Spanish): www.pescaditoeditoriales.com/pdf/fragment...

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thanks for reading it so quickly. Glad you enjoyed it!

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 14

Our co-authored article on Correa's polarizing legacy in Ecuadorian politics is published! We focus on the dynamics of populism, polarization, and opposition to explain the runoff reversals in the 2021 and 2023 presidential elections, leading to the election of Guillermo Lasso and Daniel Noboa.

JPLA @jplaeditor.bsky.social · Jul 14

🆕 Online-first and #openaccess article on #Ecuador! By @orcunselcuk.bsky.social and S.Valdivieso. A contribution to literatures on #populism, #polarisation, #opposition, #democraticresilience
Check it out ‼️
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

The Polarising Legacy of Rafael Correa in Ecuadorian Politics (2017–2023) - Orçun Selçuk, P. Salomé Valdivieso, 2025

This article examines the phenomenon of “runoff reversals” in presidential elections, where second-place candidates in the first round surpass frontrunners in t...

journals.sagepub.com

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Orçun Selçuk @orcunselcuk.bsky.social · Jul 10

My book The Authoritarian Divide: Populism, Propaganda, and Polarization is now available in Spanish. If you are in Quito, come to the book launch event on July 16.

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