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David Yamane @davidyamane.bsky.social · 21d

PUBLICATION ALERT: Religion in Sociological Perspective, 8th edition, was just published by @sagepub.com. Pleased to have @jh1791.bsky.social join me as a co-author.

FREE COPIES: Retweet this post before 10/17 for a chance to win one of 5 copies!

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Sep 17

Never been a fan of brutalism or this building. But it was an architectural icon for downtown Tunis...

Brutalismbot @brutalismbot.com · Sep 17

Hôtel du Lac, Tunis, is now being demolished r/brutalism

Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Sep 15

Our new research paper with Nathan Brown is out from @carnegieendowment.org !

#polisky #menasky @carnegiemec.bsky.social

carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

Official Islam in the Arab States of the Gulf: Local Establishments in a Regional and Global Context

The story of religious institutions and the state in the Gulf exemplifies four main points: the “institutional isomorphism” in the region, the place of religion in the nation- and state-building proce...

carnegieendowment.org

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Sep 12

Oh are Americans catching up with the "islamo-gauchisme" rhetoric in France?

Christina(Tina) H @renissance1.bsky.social · Sep 12

This was even more bleak: "Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale capitalized on Kirk’s death to advocate for a takedown of the “red-green alliance” of “Communists and Islamists”

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Aug 15

1) 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.

Mourad Teyeb @mouradteyeb.bsky.social · Aug 15

#Tunisia
After definitely suspending the trade unionists' paid time off practice, authorities are considering the annulling of the aitomatic deduction of subscriptions from #wages amid a standoff between the main union #UGTT and president Kais #Saied.

#تونس #اتحاد_الشغل

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The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy @timep.bsky.social · Aug 15

📢 TIMEP is recruiting for an in-person Bassem Sabry Fellow to spend six months working full-time in our Washington, DC office.

Check out this opportunity and apply by August 28: timep.org/2025/08/08/o...

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Jun 29

I’ll be talking about the Tunisian experience from a comparative perspective as part of this webinar tomorrow by @arabreforminit.bsky.social
Register here: www.arab-reform.net/event/away-f...

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Jun 6

Anyone in their right mind understands that Muslim-phobia and anti-semitism aren’t cures to one another. If anything, they are mutually reinforcing vices.

Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · Jun 6

Gut Shabbos and Shabbat Shalom to everyone who understands that this Islamophobic policy does nothing to keep Jews or anyone else safer, and that we are all safer in a country where all of our rights are protected.

Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism @the-rac.bsky.social · Jun 6

The recent attacks at the Capital Jewish Museum and in Boulder, Colorado highlight the very real danger of antisemitism, which policymakers must take seriously. At the same time, the proposed blanket travel ban is unethical, counterproductive, and antithetical to our Jewish and American values. 1/3

Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Jun 5

This trend goes beyond the developed / post-industrial countries! I’m trying to write something showing how widespread it is.

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Jun 5

X olmazsa Y, Y olmazsa Z aday olur tarzı bir strateji yürütmek abesle iştigal geliyor bana. Rejim, A’dan Z’ye iktidar kaybı kaygısı yaratacak herkesi gerektiğinde saf dışı bırakma kararlılığında.

Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · May 9

I seriously was thinking the same thing. First time I had old twitter style fun on here.

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · May 9

Ok Conclave had its moment, now the Young Pope should do some marketing. It’s literally the story of the first American pope in history.

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Apr 6

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 27

For 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.

Sebnem Gumuscu @sebnemgumuscu.bsky.social · Mar 26

We wrote a short piece on Turkey’s protests and how/why we arrived at this moment with Berk Esen for @jodemocracy.bsky.social
We also discuss what may come next:

www.journalofdemocracy.org/online-exclu...

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 25

- new investigations under way against other opposition municipalities including Ankara
- serious fines and threats of shutdown against opposition tv channels
- court order to dismiss Istanbul bar association board
- investigation against education union workers that called for a strike

Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 25

What’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.

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 24

My impression is that the police in Turkey is more prone to violence and brutality even when compared to the 2013 Gezi Protests.

Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 24

These are the names of the brands he mentioned. They belong to several big business groups typically.
• Espresslolab
• D&R
• Ülker
• Demirören AVM
• Kilim Mobilya
• Türk Petrol
• Milangaz
• Milli Piyango
• Misli
• İddaa
• Milangaz
• İdefix
• Etstur
• İhlas Ev Aletleri

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 24

Leader 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.

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 24

Teaching makes you understand that when your professor gives you almost a page-long feedback on a one-page paper proposal, she really cares...

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 23

The opposition claims ~15 million people voted for Imamoglu in their almost ad hoc primary today. That’s massive…

Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 22

Turkey 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.

Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 22

Turkey 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.

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Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 19

Important to note, they detained the whole team around Imamoglu, 100+ people including his campaign director, press advisors, bureaucrats, and couple of district mayors, etc.

Bedirhan E. Mutlu (بدرهان) @bemutlu.bsky.social · Mar 10

I do like my political science folks as well but the Middle East Studies academic community is just special.

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Mustafa Türkan @mturkan.bsky.social · Nov 20

“Alim ve şair.” Tevfik Fikret’in Galatasaray’dan ayrılışının ardından kurumun müdürlüğüne Salih Zeki’nin getirilmesi öğrenciler tarafından protesto ediliyor. Öğrenciler elinde arp ile boy gösteren Fikret’in peşine takılıyorlar (Kalem, 21 Nisan 1910).

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