APSA MENA Politics Section
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Official account of the APSA Middle East & North Africa Politics Organized Section. apsanet.org/section49
Just under 2 weeks to go for Research Development Group applications! Deadline is March 1.
Early career scholars get detailed comments from senior scholars to help turn papers into journal submissions. Great feedback + mentorship opportunity! We meet Sept 2.
Info: web.apsanet.org/mena/wp-cont...
Early career scholars get detailed comments from senior scholars to help turn papers into journal submissions. Great feedback + mentorship opportunity! We meet Sept 2.
Info: web.apsanet.org/mena/wp-cont...
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February 16, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Just under 2 weeks to go for Research Development Group applications! Deadline is March 1.
Early career scholars get detailed comments from senior scholars to help turn papers into journal submissions. Great feedback + mentorship opportunity! We meet Sept 2.
Info: web.apsanet.org/mena/wp-cont...
Early career scholars get detailed comments from senior scholars to help turn papers into journal submissions. Great feedback + mentorship opportunity! We meet Sept 2.
Info: web.apsanet.org/mena/wp-cont...
Applications are now open for the 2026 APSA MENA Research Development Group!
Who: Early career scholars of MENA in polisci/similar field
When: Sept 2
Where: APSA conference in Boston
Why: Feedback + mentorship from senior scholars, engage with a great cohort
Apply: web.apsanet.org/mena/wp-cont...
Who: Early career scholars of MENA in polisci/similar field
When: Sept 2
Where: APSA conference in Boston
Why: Feedback + mentorship from senior scholars, engage with a great cohort
Apply: web.apsanet.org/mena/wp-cont...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Applications are now open for the 2026 APSA MENA Research Development Group!
Who: Early career scholars of MENA in polisci/similar field
When: Sept 2
Where: APSA conference in Boston
Why: Feedback + mentorship from senior scholars, engage with a great cohort
Apply: web.apsanet.org/mena/wp-cont...
Who: Early career scholars of MENA in polisci/similar field
When: Sept 2
Where: APSA conference in Boston
Why: Feedback + mentorship from senior scholars, engage with a great cohort
Apply: web.apsanet.org/mena/wp-cont...
Final day to submit (self-)nominations for APSA MENA awards.
Nominations welcome for Best Book, Best Article, Best APSA Paper, Best Dissertation.
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Nominations welcome for Best Book, Best Article, Best APSA Paper, Best Dissertation.
apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
APSA-MENA Section Awards, 2025-26 - APSA MENA POLITICS
The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) seeks nominations for several awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the field that inte...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Final day to submit (self-)nominations for APSA MENA awards.
Nominations welcome for Best Book, Best Article, Best APSA Paper, Best Dissertation.
apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Nominations welcome for Best Book, Best Article, Best APSA Paper, Best Dissertation.
apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Just a few days to get APSA MENA awards nominations in by February 1.
Self-nominations welcome for Best Book, Best Article, Best APSA Paper.
Students, ask advisers to nominate you for Best Dissertation. Advisers, nominate your students.
Let's celebrate your work!
apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Self-nominations welcome for Best Book, Best Article, Best APSA Paper.
Students, ask advisers to nominate you for Best Dissertation. Advisers, nominate your students.
Let's celebrate your work!
apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
APSA-MENA Section Awards, 2025-26 - APSA MENA POLITICS
The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) seeks nominations for several awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the field that inte...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Just a few days to get APSA MENA awards nominations in by February 1.
Self-nominations welcome for Best Book, Best Article, Best APSA Paper.
Students, ask advisers to nominate you for Best Dissertation. Advisers, nominate your students.
Let's celebrate your work!
apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Self-nominations welcome for Best Book, Best Article, Best APSA Paper.
Students, ask advisers to nominate you for Best Dissertation. Advisers, nominate your students.
Let's celebrate your work!
apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
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Junior scholars working on Middle East politics (broadly defined): Have your advisers / mentors nominate your dissertation for the 2026 @apsamena.bsky.social best dissertation award!
Senior scholars: please nominate your students!
Deadline is Sunday, Feb 1
Junior scholars working on Middle East politics (broadly defined): Have your advisers / mentors nominate your dissertation for the 2026 @apsamena.bsky.social best dissertation award!
Senior scholars: please nominate your students!
Deadline is Sunday, Feb 1
Just under two weeks to go!
Submit nominations for APSA MENA awards for Best Book, Best Article (awards open to Best Fieldwork + Best Dataset), Best Dissertation, and Best APSA Paper by February 1.
Self-nominations are welcome - let's celebrate your work!
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Submit nominations for APSA MENA awards for Best Book, Best Article (awards open to Best Fieldwork + Best Dataset), Best Dissertation, and Best APSA Paper by February 1.
Self-nominations are welcome - let's celebrate your work!
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
APSA-MENA Section Awards, 2025-26 - APSA MENA POLITICS
The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) seeks nominations for several awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the field that inte...
apsamena.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Junior scholars working on Middle East politics (broadly defined): Have your advisers / mentors nominate your dissertation for the 2026 @apsamena.bsky.social best dissertation award!
Senior scholars: please nominate your students!
Deadline is Sunday, Feb 1
Junior scholars working on Middle East politics (broadly defined): Have your advisers / mentors nominate your dissertation for the 2026 @apsamena.bsky.social best dissertation award!
Senior scholars: please nominate your students!
Deadline is Sunday, Feb 1
Just under two weeks to go!
Submit nominations for APSA MENA awards for Best Book, Best Article (awards open to Best Fieldwork + Best Dataset), Best Dissertation, and Best APSA Paper by February 1.
Self-nominations are welcome - let's celebrate your work!
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Submit nominations for APSA MENA awards for Best Book, Best Article (awards open to Best Fieldwork + Best Dataset), Best Dissertation, and Best APSA Paper by February 1.
Self-nominations are welcome - let's celebrate your work!
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
APSA-MENA Section Awards, 2025-26 - APSA MENA POLITICS
The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) seeks nominations for several awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the field that inte...
apsamena.org
January 20, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Just under two weeks to go!
Submit nominations for APSA MENA awards for Best Book, Best Article (awards open to Best Fieldwork + Best Dataset), Best Dissertation, and Best APSA Paper by February 1.
Self-nominations are welcome - let's celebrate your work!
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Submit nominations for APSA MENA awards for Best Book, Best Article (awards open to Best Fieldwork + Best Dataset), Best Dissertation, and Best APSA Paper by February 1.
Self-nominations are welcome - let's celebrate your work!
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
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Thank you for sharing! It was a pleasure to serve on the board and engage such a great network of scholars.
Here's a discount code for anyone who may be interested in the book: 09BCARD
Here's a discount code for anyone who may be interested in the book: 09BCARD
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Thank you for sharing! It was a pleasure to serve on the board and engage such a great network of scholars.
Here's a discount code for anyone who may be interested in the book: 09BCARD
Here's a discount code for anyone who may be interested in the book: 09BCARD
Also check out Rana Khoury's new book on the multiple dimensions of Syria's anti-Assad movement.
@rbkhoury.bsky.social is a former newsletter editorial board member and scholar of wartime activism, displacement, and humanitarianism in Syria and beyond.
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
@rbkhoury.bsky.social is a former newsletter editorial board member and scholar of wartime activism, displacement, and humanitarianism in Syria and beyond.
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
December 8, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Also check out Rana Khoury's new book on the multiple dimensions of Syria's anti-Assad movement.
@rbkhoury.bsky.social is a former newsletter editorial board member and scholar of wartime activism, displacement, and humanitarianism in Syria and beyond.
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
@rbkhoury.bsky.social is a former newsletter editorial board member and scholar of wartime activism, displacement, and humanitarianism in Syria and beyond.
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501...
One year after toppling of Bashar Assad's regime, we've got a variety of insights on prospects for Syria's future.
Check out the 7-piece symposium on Syria co-edited by @rbkhoury.bsky.social and Sefa Seçen in our latest APSA MENA Politics Newsletter.
apsamena.org/mena-politic...
Check out the 7-piece symposium on Syria co-edited by @rbkhoury.bsky.social and Sefa Seçen in our latest APSA MENA Politics Newsletter.
apsamena.org/mena-politic...
MENA Politics Newsletter 8(2) – Fall 2025 - APSA MENA POLITICS
Welcome to the APSA MENA Politics Newsletter, Volume 8, Issue 2, Fall 2025. Download the Newsletter Here
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December 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
One year after toppling of Bashar Assad's regime, we've got a variety of insights on prospects for Syria's future.
Check out the 7-piece symposium on Syria co-edited by @rbkhoury.bsky.social and Sefa Seçen in our latest APSA MENA Politics Newsletter.
apsamena.org/mena-politic...
Check out the 7-piece symposium on Syria co-edited by @rbkhoury.bsky.social and Sefa Seçen in our latest APSA MENA Politics Newsletter.
apsamena.org/mena-politic...
APSA MENA award nominations are now open for Best Book, Best Article (with awards open to Best Fieldwork and Best Dataset), Best Dissertation, and Best APSA Paper.
Deadline to nominate great work is Feb 1. Including YOUR OWN great work.
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Deadline to nominate great work is Feb 1. Including YOUR OWN great work.
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
APSA-MENA Section Awards, 2025-26 - APSA MENA POLITICS
The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) seeks nominations for several awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the field that inte...
apsamena.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
APSA MENA award nominations are now open for Best Book, Best Article (with awards open to Best Fieldwork and Best Dataset), Best Dissertation, and Best APSA Paper.
Deadline to nominate great work is Feb 1. Including YOUR OWN great work.
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
Deadline to nominate great work is Feb 1. Including YOUR OWN great work.
Details: apsamena.org/awards/apsa-...
As the current EC, we thank outgoing members @curtisryan.bsky.social, Zahra Babar, and @lmourad.bsky.social for their leadership, community-building, and continuous efforts on behalf of MENA political science scholars.
We have big shoes to fill, and look forward to working with you!
We have big shoes to fill, and look forward to working with you!
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
As the current EC, we thank outgoing members @curtisryan.bsky.social, Zahra Babar, and @lmourad.bsky.social for their leadership, community-building, and continuous efforts on behalf of MENA political science scholars.
We have big shoes to fill, and look forward to working with you!
We have big shoes to fill, and look forward to working with you!
With al-Sharaa's White House visit making headlines today, check out analysis of Syria in our latest @apsamena.bsky.social newsletter.
@rbkhoury.bsky.social and Sefa Seçen curated a 7-piece symposium on Syria's prospects and challenges.
Access the full newsletter zenodo.org/records/1745...
@rbkhoury.bsky.social and Sefa Seçen curated a 7-piece symposium on Syria's prospects and challenges.
Access the full newsletter zenodo.org/records/1745...
MENA Politics, Fall 2025
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November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
With al-Sharaa's White House visit making headlines today, check out analysis of Syria in our latest @apsamena.bsky.social newsletter.
@rbkhoury.bsky.social and Sefa Seçen curated a 7-piece symposium on Syria's prospects and challenges.
Access the full newsletter zenodo.org/records/1745...
@rbkhoury.bsky.social and Sefa Seçen curated a 7-piece symposium on Syria's prospects and challenges.
Access the full newsletter zenodo.org/records/1745...
Section members - Reminder about our elections! Only a few days left to get your vote in. You should have received an email (hint: search for 'Survey Research' in your inbox), or you can find the ballot on @apsa.bsky.social Connect. Get your votes in for your new elected representatives!
#menasky
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August 25, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Section members - Reminder about our elections! Only a few days left to get your vote in. You should have received an email (hint: search for 'Survey Research' in your inbox), or you can find the ballot on @apsa.bsky.social Connect. Get your votes in for your new elected representatives!
#menasky
#menasky
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Want to get more actively involved in the APSA MENA Section? Our nominating committee will be assembling candidates for our upcoming section elections. If you're a member of the section (and have a Phd), you can nominate yourself or a colleague to be considered!
About Us - APSA MENA POLITICS
Welcome to the APSA MENA Politics Section! The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section is an academic society at the American Political Science Association (APSA), established to support, develo...
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May 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Want to get more actively involved in the APSA MENA Section? Our nominating committee will be assembling candidates for our upcoming section elections. If you're a member of the section (and have a Phd), you can nominate yourself or a colleague to be considered!
Want to get more actively involved in the APSA MENA Section? Our nominating committee will be assembling candidates for our upcoming section elections. If you're a member of the section (and have a Phd), you can nominate yourself or a colleague to be considered!
About Us - APSA MENA POLITICS
Welcome to the APSA MENA Politics Section! The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section is an academic society at the American Political Science Association (APSA), established to support, develo...
apsamena.org
May 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Want to get more actively involved in the APSA MENA Section? Our nominating committee will be assembling candidates for our upcoming section elections. If you're a member of the section (and have a Phd), you can nominate yourself or a colleague to be considered!
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Very pleased to share the Spring 2025 issue of the @apsamena.bsky.social newsletter, co-edited with @samershehata.bsky.social and @sebnemgumuscu.bsky.social:
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May 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Very pleased to share the Spring 2025 issue of the @apsamena.bsky.social newsletter, co-edited with @samershehata.bsky.social and @sebnemgumuscu.bsky.social:
zenodo.org/records/1538...
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Another really interesting (and useful for teaching) issue of the @apsamena.bsky.social Newsletter... with special sections of the question of a "New Regional Order" in the Middle East and the legacies of the Biden Administration's policy towards the Middle East.
Dear colleagues studying Middle East politics: The latest issue of our APSA section newsletter MENA Politics is now out -- 80+ pages of important updates, reports, and analysis. You can find it here: zenodo.org/records/1538... #Menasky #Polisky
MENA Politics, Spring 2025
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May 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Another really interesting (and useful for teaching) issue of the @apsamena.bsky.social Newsletter... with special sections of the question of a "New Regional Order" in the Middle East and the legacies of the Biden Administration's policy towards the Middle East.
Congratulations to the new editorial team for a wonderfully rich first issue!
Very pleased to share the Spring 2025 issue of the @apsamena.bsky.social newsletter, co-edited with @samershehata.bsky.social and @sebnemgumuscu.bsky.social:
zenodo.org/records/1538...
zenodo.org/records/1538...
May 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations to the new editorial team for a wonderfully rich first issue!
Check out @maydarwich.bsky.social's essay alongside others in our latest newsletter, covering whether and what shape the "new regional order" is taking, including a feature essay by Louise Fawcett and a very rich set of essays in the symposium.
Pleased to have contributed to the APSA MENA Newsletter Thanks to the editors @dbgreenwald.bsky.social @sebnemgumuscu.bsky.social @samershehata.bsky.social for putting together such an amazing collection!
My piece: zenodo.org/records/1533...
The Issue: zenodo.org/records/1538...
My piece: zenodo.org/records/1533...
The Issue: zenodo.org/records/1538...
May 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Check out @maydarwich.bsky.social's essay alongside others in our latest newsletter, covering whether and what shape the "new regional order" is taking, including a feature essay by Louise Fawcett and a very rich set of essays in the symposium.
The Spring issue of our section's newsletter is out! It's the first one with the wonderful incoming editorial team @dbgreenwald.bsky.social @sebnemgumuscu.bsky.social & Samer Shehatat - and it's jam-packed!
Download it here:
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Download it here:
zenodo.org/records/1538...
MENA Politics, Spring 2025
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May 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Spring issue of our section's newsletter is out! It's the first one with the wonderful incoming editorial team @dbgreenwald.bsky.social @sebnemgumuscu.bsky.social & Samer Shehatat - and it's jam-packed!
Download it here:
zenodo.org/records/1538...
Download it here:
zenodo.org/records/1538...
The deadline for the upcoming @apsa.bsky.social MENA Methods workshop is coming up! If you are interested in/work on issues of decolonization & extractivism in the region, check out the call below and apply.
Call for Applications: MENA Methods Workshop: Addressing Decolonization and Extractivism in Academic Research in the MENA Region | Deadline: April 27, 2025
Call for Applications: Addressing Decolonization and Extractivism in Academic Research in the MENA Region August 16-20, 2025 – Amman, Jordan…
Call for Applications: Addressing Decolonization and Extractivism in Academic Research in the MENA Region August 16-20, 2025 – Amman, Jordan…
Call for Applications: MENA Methods Workshop: Addressing Decolonization and Extractivism in Academic Research in the MENA Region | Deadline: April 27, 2025
Call for Applications: Addressing Decolonization and Extractivism in Academic Research in the MENA Region August 16-20, 2025 – Amman, Jordan Deadline: April 27, 2025 | Apply Here The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a call for applications from early-career scholars who would like to participate in a 4-day workshop addressing the issues of decolonization and extractivism in academic research on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
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April 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The deadline for the upcoming @apsa.bsky.social MENA Methods workshop is coming up! If you are interested in/work on issues of decolonization & extractivism in the region, check out the call below and apply.
Coming to APSA 2025? Apply to join our MENA RDG (along with APSA MENA section). Travel support is available, see details here:
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2025 MENA Research Development Group for early-career scholars Deadline: Sunday, April 20 - APSA MENA POLITICS
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for early career MENA scholars who are interested in attending the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting as part of ...
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March 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Coming to APSA 2025? Apply to join our MENA RDG (along with APSA MENA section). Travel support is available, see details here:
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Call for Applications!: The APSA MENA section, working with APSA MENA Workshops, announces a call for applications for early career MENA scholars for a Research Development Group (RDG) at APSA 2025. #MENAsky #Polisky
Please see details here: apsamena.org/2025/03/16/c...
Please see details here: apsamena.org/2025/03/16/c...
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2025 MENA Research Development Group for early-career scholars Deadline: Sunday, April 20 - APSA MENA POLITICS
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for early career MENA scholars who are interested in attending the 2025 APSA Annual Meeting as part of ...
apsamena.org
March 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Call for Applications!: The APSA MENA section, working with APSA MENA Workshops, announces a call for applications for early career MENA scholars for a Research Development Group (RDG) at APSA 2025. #MENAsky #Polisky
Please see details here: apsamena.org/2025/03/16/c...
Please see details here: apsamena.org/2025/03/16/c...
Get your nominations in! Deadline is this Saturday. Our committees are looking forward to reading all your great work! #menasky
#menasky It's award nomination time for the 2024-2025 year! Please send your nominations our way for Best Book, Best Article, Best Dissertation, & Best Paper on MENA politics!
You can find all the details of eligibility & submission below.
Deadline is February 1, so spread the word!
You can find all the details of eligibility & submission below.
Deadline is February 1, so spread the word!
APSA-MENA Section Awards, 2024-25 - APSA MENA POLITICS
The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) seek nominations for several awards recognizing exceptional contributions to the field that integ...
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January 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Get your nominations in! Deadline is this Saturday. Our committees are looking forward to reading all your great work! #menasky
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APSA Middle East & North Africa Politics awards are open for nominations: deadline 1 Feb. I'm on the thesis committee- if you recently supervised or examined a top PhD in this field, do consider nominating (or ECRs, let your supervisor know!). 👇 @apsamena.bsky.social
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Middle East and North Africa Politics (Section 49) The Middle East and North Africa Politics Section is an academic society at the American Political
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January 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
APSA Middle East & North Africa Politics awards are open for nominations: deadline 1 Feb. I'm on the thesis committee- if you recently supervised or examined a top PhD in this field, do consider nominating (or ECRs, let your supervisor know!). 👇 @apsamena.bsky.social
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