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Yaprak Gürsoy
@ygursoy.bsky.social
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Professor of European Politics & Chair in Contemporary Turkish Studies, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) European Institute. Posts in English and Turkish
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LSE European Institute @lse-ei.bsky.social · 9d
Happy first day of the Autumn Term! 🍂

This academic year is an extra special one as we are celebrating LSE’s 130th anniversary 🎂

The theme is centred around LSE’s impact, past and present. Look out for celebratory events, freebies, exciting announcements, and much more from October onwards! 🎉
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Aug 29
The blog series is part of a research project exploring how we can ensure people’s safety and effective security without relying on nuclear weapons. The project is funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Read more posts and interesting research on the subject here: blogs.lse.ac.uk/crp/
Conflict and Civicness Research Blog
Blog articles and research ideas from Conflict and Civicness Research Group at LSE, working in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Ukraine and Syria.
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Aug 29
My recent blog post on seeing NATO through the Turkish lens has been published by the Conflict and Civicness Research Blog at LSE. blogs.lse.ac.uk/crp/2025/08/...
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Rethinking NATO Through Türkiye’s Lens - Conflict and Civicness Research Blog
With the start of the second Trump administration, a pressing question has surfaced in European capitals: Can the United States and NATO still be trusted to deter Russian aggression? This uncertainty ...
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Aug 3
Thanks to the editors of @democratization.bsky.social and the anonymous reviewers for their comments and suggestions on improving the article.
A big thanks to #LSE as well for supporting the article's Open Access publication.
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Aug 3
Based on an overview of the theoretical literature and historical cases across the globe, we conclude:
Understanding populism as a frenemy of democracy rather than just an enemy is crucial for democratic resilience in the future.
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Aug 3
The article is part of a special issue on "50 Years of the Third Wave of Democracy" and democratic resilience; therefore, we emphasize that populism’s reliance on elections shows democracy’s normative strength. Populists rarely reject democracy outright but surely bend liberal norms.
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Aug 3
Thus, it’s a frenemy of democracy: has positives in some contexts, harmful in others.
A key warning: Don’t conflate populism with far-right ideology. This oversimplification can obscure how non-populist actors also use illiberal means, ironically, in the name of defending democracy.
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Aug 3
Populism isn’t just a threat; it can be a democratic catalyst. It mobilizes excluded groups, challenges entrenched elites, and sometimes opens space for participation in authoritarian contexts.
But populism also undermines liberal institutions, especially when coupled with other conditions.
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Aug 3
Excited to share my latest co-authored article with @toygarsinanbaykan.bsky.social in @democratization.bsky.social
“The Frenemy Within: Populism’s Dual Role in Democratization”
We explore how populism can both revive and erode democracy.
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The frenemy within: populism’s dual role in democratization
Different approaches to democracy and populism lead to varied conclusions about their relationship. Some see populism as a threat to democracy, while others argue that it can contribute to democrat...
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Jul 4
Congratulations! 👏 After hearing about your initial field research from you, Aytuğ and Ladin, I am looking forward to reading this article. ❗
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Jun 23
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Jun 23
Listen to the podcast of the interview here: open.spotify.com/episode/2YtJ...
More than a Bundle Story: An Interview with Emel Sevinç
LSE Contemporary Turkish Studies · Episode
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Jun 23
More than a Bundle Story: An Interview with Emel Sevinç
#LSETürkiye @lsects.bsky.social

How have Turkish communities in the 60s & 70s navigated their belonging in the UK? Don't miss the display at Hackney Museum in London until 16 August.

Watch the interview here: echo360.org.uk/media/d2844d...
Turkish Politics And Society In Flux: Identity, Policy, And Transnational Dynamics 20250607
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Jun 18
Prof @selvademiralp.com 's #LSETürkiye talk,
"Inflation and Institutions: Türkiye, the United States, and the Politics of Price Stability" with Dr Orkun Saka, is now available as a video and a podcast.
Follow the links: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...
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Past Events
Public events organised by the Chair for Contemporary Turkish Studies
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Jun 12
Great panels and speaker line-up for last Saturday's BATAS Symposium at #LSETürkiye @lsects.bsky.social
All-star line-up. Thank you to all the speakers and attendees for the excellent discussions and for sharing new research projects and ideas.
Elif Toker Turnalar and Emel Sevinç L-R: Emel Akçcalı, Mustafa Kutlay, Yaprak Gürsoy, Diğdem Soyaltın, Özge Zihnioğlu L-R: Başak Kale, Elif Toker Turnalar, Tuğçe Bıçakçı-Syed, Aslı Kandemir
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Jun 10
Great lecture by @selvademiralp.com last Thursday, followed by excellent discussions & questions by Orkun Saka & the audience. Watch this space and @lsects.bsky.social for the recording and more #LSETürkiye
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Digdem Soyaltin Colella @digdemsoyaltin.bsky.social · Jun 7
It was a pleasure to part of this daily event on Turkish politics and society organized by LSE ContemporaryTurkish Studies.
I had a great conversation with colleagues, friends and wider public!
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · Jun 2
#LSETürkiye has two events coming up this week.
1. Thu, 05/06 @selvademiralp.com lecture on inflation
2. Sat, 07/06 BATAS symposium on foreign policy & displacement
Register to both events: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...
Keeping busy during #eid
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34th BATAS Spring Symposium Event Poster Poster: Prof Selva Demiralp talk on Inflation and Institutions: Turkiye, the United States, and the Politics of Price Stability
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Natalie Martin @drnataliemartin.bsky.social · May 29
Amazing speakers for this Symposium on Turkish Politics at the LSE on June 7th. All welcome. Full details and registration here: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...
Turkish Politics and Society in Flux: Identity, Policy, and Transnational Dynamics
The 34th BATAS Spring Symposium
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · May 29
One week from now, on June 5, @lsects.bsky.social will host @selvademiralp.com to discuss inflation in the US and Türkiye. Orkun Saka will be the discussant. Don't miss this timely event and register here: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...
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Upcoming Events
Public events organised by the Chair for Contemporary Turkish Studies
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LSE European Institute @lse-ei.bsky.social · May 27
The @civica.bsky.social Global Forum took place May 6-7 on IE University's campus in Madrid, where our Professor Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social @lsects.bsky.social offered an overview of recent developments in the #Turkish #highereducation sector.

🔗 Find out more: info.lse.ac.uk/staff/divisi...
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · May 24
📆Thursday, 5 June
🕕18:00
📢 Lecture by @selvademiralp.com
🍷 followed by a drinks reception
🎟Don't forget to register via our website: lse.ac.uk/contemporary-t…
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Event Poster: Inflation and Institutions: Türkiye, the United States, and the Politics or Price Stability
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Contemporary Turkish Studies at LSE @lsects.bsky.social · May 22
Turkish Politics and Society in Flux
📍 LSE Campus | 7 June | 10am to 5pm
A full-day symposium on identity, foreign policy, diaspora and political change in Türkiye
Hosted by LSE and BATAS
🎟 Free event
🔗 More: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...
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Contemporary Turkish Studies at LSE @lsects.bsky.social · May 20
🎙️ Inflation & Institutions: Türkiye, the US & Price Stability
📍 LSE Campus | 🗓 5 June | 🕕 6pm
Prof. Selva Demiralp on politics, credibility & inflation control.
🍷 Reception after
🎟️ Free & open to all: www.lse.ac.uk/contemporary...
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Yaprak Gürsoy @ygursoy.bsky.social · May 8
Thank you @ieuniversity.bsky.social for hosting the @civica.bsky.social Global Forum. Excellent line up of speakers and panels to discuss how to collaborate against challenges in the European Higher Education sector. Proud to be a part of the LSE team and the CIVICA alliance @lse-ei.bsky.social
LSE Reps at the Forum L-R: Rebecca Sealy, Mark Hoffman, Claire Gordon and Yaprak Gursoy
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