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PSA Early Career Network @psaecn.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢 Workshop Alert 📢

If you’re researching Turkish politics 🇹🇷, consider submitting your work to participate in this Online workshop organised by @psaturkish.bsky.social ⬇️

PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · Sep 2

Call for Submissions: Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops by PSA’s Turkish Politics Specialist Group

The Turkish Politics Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association invites submissions for the Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops, co-convened by Dr Aykut Ozturk (University of G…

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · Sep 2

Call for Submissions: Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops by PSA’s Turkish Politics Specialist Group

The Turkish Politics Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association invites submissions for the Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops, co-convened by Dr Aykut Ozturk (University of G…

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · Sep 2

Call for Submissions: Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops by PSA’s Turkish Politics Specialist Group

The Turkish Politics Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association invites submissions for the Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops, co-convened by Dr Aykut Ozturk (University of G…

Call for Papers: Turkish Politics in Transition – New Perspectives on State, Society, and Foreign Policy

PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re happy to share two #CallForPapers submissions this September:

1️⃣ Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops (for junior scholars)
2️⃣ Special Issue Submission Workshop (December 2025)

🔗 Full details 👇
📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]

psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/07/16/c...

The Political Studies Association’s Turkish Politics Specialist Group invites contributions for an upcoming online workshop and a prospective special issue on the evolving landscape of Turkish poli…

Call for Papers: Turkish Politics in Transition – New Perspectives on State, Society, and Foreign Policy

PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · Sep 2

We have two #callforpapers for this September
1. Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops for junior scholars
2. Special Issue Submission Workshop in December

For details & deadlines see our website 👇

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/07/16/c...

The Political Studies Association’s Turkish Politics Specialist Group invites contributions for an upcoming online workshop and a prospective special issue on the evolving landscape of Turkish poli…

Call for Submissions: Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops by PSA’s Turkish Politics Specialist Group

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · Sep 2

We invite submissions for the Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops co-convened by @aykutozturk.bsky.social @digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social

The series provides an opportunity for feedback on working papers with the aim of supporting junior scholars

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psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/09/01/c...

The Turkish Politics Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association invites submissions for the Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops, co-convened by Dr Aykut Ozturk (University of G…

Call for Submissions: Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops by PSA’s Turkish Politics Specialist Group

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · Sep 2

We invite submissions for the Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops co-convened by @aykutozturk.bsky.social @digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social

The series provides an opportunity for feedback on working papers with the aim of supporting junior scholars

See 👇
psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/09/01/c...

The Turkish Politics Specialist Group of the Political Studies Association invites submissions for the Autumn 2025 Turkish Politics Online Workshops, co-convened by Dr Aykut Ozturk (University of G…

Virtual Book Launch: Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 17

We are looking forward to this event 🙌

PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 12

Join us on 4 June for the launch of Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey by @seckinsertdemir.bsky.social
with discussants Banu Bargu & Elise Massicard.

🔗 The event will take place on Zoom.
⏰ 9AM PT / 5PM BST / 6PM CEST |
For details & registration ⬇️
psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/v...

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of Dr. Seçkin Sertdemir Özdemir’s new book, Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey: Mass Surveillance and the Authoritarian State (Cambridge University Press)…

Virtual Book Launch: Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey

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Seckin Sertdemir @seckinsertdemir.bsky.social · May 12

I am thrilled to launch my new book and hear feedback from Banu Bargu and Elise Massicard, two outstanding scholars!

#BookLaunch #Polisky #AcademicSky
@cambridgeup.bsky.social
@lse-ei.bsky.social
Details are here👇

PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 12

Join us on 4 June for the launch of Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey by @seckinsertdemir.bsky.social
with discussants Banu Bargu & Elise Massicard.

🔗 The event will take place on Zoom.
⏰ 9AM PT / 5PM BST / 6PM CEST |
For details & registration ⬇️
psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/v...

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of Dr. Seçkin Sertdemir Özdemir’s new book, Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey: Mass Surveillance and the Authoritarian State (Cambridge University Press)…

Scotland to Host Inaugural Workshop on Turkish Politics at University of Glasgow

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 17

Deadline approaching ⬇️

PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 3

Call for Papers: Scotland Workshop on Turkish Politics
🗓 18 June 2025
📍 University of Glasgow
🕒 Abstract Deadline: 30 May 2025
📧 Submission: [email protected]

@digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social
@aykutozturk.bsky.social

psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/s...

We are pleased to share the call for papers for the inaugural Scotland Workshop on Turkish Politics, a one-day academic event to be held on 18 June 2025 at the University of Glasgow’s School of Soc…

Strategic Silence: The West and Turkey’s Authoritarian Turn | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · May 16

*PSA New Blog* Strategic Silence: The West and #Turkey’s Authoritarian Turn.
By Begum Zorlu @begumzorlu.bsky.social, Convenor of the PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social
buff.ly/7yIWCVK
#Politics #PoliticalStudies #InternationalRelations #PIR

While local politicians across Europe have spoken out against the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the broader trend of democratic backsliding in Turkey, national leaders have…

Strategic Silence: The West and Turkey’s Authoritarian Turn | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

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Begum Zorlu @begumzorlu.bsky.social · May 13

"The regime plans to set the terms of this partnership: while it offers cooperation, it also demands silence on its internal authoritarian practices, resembling the transactional relationships Europe had with regimes like Mubarak’s Egypt. www.psa.ac.uk/specialist-g... @psaturkish.bsky.social

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While local politicians across Europe have spoken out against the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and the broader trend of democratic backsliding in Turkey, national leaders have offered...

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · May 12

*FINAL Call for Papers* A New Era in America
➡️ PSA American #Politics Specialist Group @psaamericanpol.bsky.social invite papers for ECR Conference on 13 June.
📆 Deadline for papers 15 May.
buff.ly/BDNEte8

APG-LSE Phelan US Centre ECR Conference: A New Era in America? | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

The American Politics Specialist Group are delighted to invite papers for the upcoming American Politics Group-LSE Phelan US Centre Early Career Researcher Conference, to be held on 13 June 2025 at…

Virtual Book Launch: Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey

PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 12

Join us on 4 June for the launch of Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey by @seckinsertdemir.bsky.social
with discussants Banu Bargu & Elise Massicard.

🔗 The event will take place on Zoom.
⏰ 9AM PT / 5PM BST / 6PM CEST |
For details & registration ⬇️
psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/v...

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of Dr. Seçkin Sertdemir Özdemir’s new book, Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey: Mass Surveillance and the Authoritarian State (Cambridge University Press)…

Scotland to Host Inaugural Workshop on Turkish Politics at University of Glasgow

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 12

The call for papers is open until 30 May 2025, with submissions welcomed from doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early career faculty. Accepted participants will be notified by 6 June, and full papers are due by 10 June.
See more 👇

PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 3

Call for Papers: Scotland Workshop on Turkish Politics
🗓 18 June 2025
📍 University of Glasgow
🕒 Abstract Deadline: 30 May 2025
📧 Submission: [email protected]

@digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social
@aykutozturk.bsky.social

psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/s...

We are pleased to share the call for papers for the inaugural Scotland Workshop on Turkish Politics, a one-day academic event to be held on 18 June 2025 at the University of Glasgow’s School of Soc…

Virtual Book Launch: Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 3

📚 Join us for the virtual launch of @seckinsertdemir.bsky.social ‘s book “Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey: Mass Surveillance & the Authoritarian State”
🗓️4 June 🕘 5:00 PM BST
Discussants: 🎤 Banu Bargu (UC Santa Cruz) 🎤 Elise Massicard (Sciences Po)
See more ⬇️
psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/v...

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of Dr. Seçkin Sertdemir Özdemir’s new book, Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey: Mass Surveillance and the Authoritarian State (Cambridge University Press)…

Virtual Book Launch: Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 3

📚 Join us for the virtual launch of @seckinsertdemir.bsky.social ‘s book “Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey: Mass Surveillance & the Authoritarian State”
🗓️4 June 🕘 5:00 PM BST
Discussants: 🎤 Banu Bargu (UC Santa Cruz) 🎤 Elise Massicard (Sciences Po)
See more ⬇️
psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/v...

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of Dr. Seçkin Sertdemir Özdemir’s new book, Civic Death in Contemporary Turkey: Mass Surveillance and the Authoritarian State (Cambridge University Press)…

Scotland to Host Inaugural Workshop on Turkish Politics at University of Glasgow

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 3

Call for Papers: Scotland Workshop on Turkish Politics
🗓 18 June 2025
📍 University of Glasgow
🕒 Abstract Deadline: 30 May 2025
📧 Submission: [email protected]

@digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social
@aykutozturk.bsky.social

psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/s...

We are pleased to share the call for papers for the inaugural Scotland Workshop on Turkish Politics, a one-day academic event to be held on 18 June 2025 at the University of Glasgow’s School of Soc…

Scotland to Host Inaugural Workshop on Turkish Politics at University of Glasgow

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PSA Turkish Politics Specialist Group @psaturkish.bsky.social · May 3

Call for Papers: Scotland Workshop on Turkish Politics
🗓 18 June 2025
📍 University of Glasgow
🕒 Abstract Deadline: 30 May 2025
📧 Submission: [email protected]

@digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social
@aykutozturk.bsky.social

psaturkishpolitics.uk/2025/05/03/s...

We are pleased to share the call for papers for the inaugural Scotland Workshop on Turkish Politics, a one-day academic event to be held on 18 June 2025 at the University of Glasgow’s School of Soc…

Specialist Groups | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

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Begum Zorlu @begumzorlu.bsky.social · May 2

Along with its many benefits specialist groups provide a community to researchers interested in a specific field along with a space for dialogue and learning. Do join and if you have inquires about @psaturkish.bsky.social send me a line.

Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · May 2

*PSA Specialist Groups* The PSA has 50 specialist groupds dedicated to specific areas of #PoliticalStudies and #InternationalRelations. Learn more and get involved with the groups.

The Political Studies Association (PSA)

Political Psychology seminar: Much Ado About Nothing? A Longitudinal Investigation of the Consequences of Affective Polarization | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · Apr 29

*PSA Online Event* #Political #Psychology Seminar; Much Ado About Nothing? Consequences of Affective Polarization. 30 April. Register buff.ly/81ZrfAH @psapolpsychology.bsky.social

Affective polarization, or dislike and distrust between partisans, is thought to stimulate engagement but harm political trust and commitment to democratic norms. However, recent experimental work…