Müge Uğuz
@mugeuguz.bsky.social
Political Science PhD Student at George Washington University
MA @CEU @BilkentIR
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Riot police have been deployed to the Istanbul headquarters of Turkey's main opposition and roads around the building blocked as party members rally there against a court's suspension of its local leadership in what they see as the 'judiciary being used as a political weapon'.
Police surround CHP İstanbul HQ as party resists court-appointed leadership bianet.org/haber/police...
Police surround CHP İstanbul HQ as party resists court-appointed leadership
The main opposition party views a court decision to suspend its provincial leadership as part of an attempt by the government to reshape the party leadership through judicial means.
bianet.org
September 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Riot police have been deployed to the Istanbul headquarters of Turkey's main opposition and roads around the building blocked as party members rally there against a court's suspension of its local leadership in what they see as the 'judiciary being used as a political weapon'.
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"King Philip IV convened the first French parliament, the Estates General, in 1302" a huge democratic milestone. King Philip expelled the Jews from France in 1306. Western democracy was built on religious sectarian homogeneity. Read @jodemocracy.bsky.social www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/rel...
Religious Exclusion and the Origins of Democracy | Journal of Democracy
The most challenging type of diversity for democracy is religious diversity. This also helps explain why modern democracy first took root in Western Europe: Religiously homogenous populations went…
www.journalofdemocracy.org
July 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
"King Philip IV convened the first French parliament, the Estates General, in 1302" a huge democratic milestone. King Philip expelled the Jews from France in 1306. Western democracy was built on religious sectarian homogeneity. Read @jodemocracy.bsky.social www.journalofdemocracy.org/articles/rel...
It has been three months since the March 19 operation against Ekrem İmamoğlu and #democracy in #Turkey.
This event will bring together great panelists to discuss the process today. Would not miss that!
This event will bring together great panelists to discuss the process today. Would not miss that!
June 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
It has been three months since the March 19 operation against Ekrem İmamoğlu and #democracy in #Turkey.
This event will bring together great panelists to discuss the process today. Would not miss that!
This event will bring together great panelists to discuss the process today. Would not miss that!
I’m a political science PhD student, still in coursework. This afternoon I was trying to read How Democracies Die for our political regimes discussion today, sitting next to the banners I did for one of the demonstrations abroad and watching real-time events unfold every time I check my phone.
Tens of thousands in #Istanbul protest against the regime. On the sixth night, huge masses continue to take to the streets despite the violent crackdowns in the past days.
March 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I’m a political science PhD student, still in coursework. This afternoon I was trying to read How Democracies Die for our political regimes discussion today, sitting next to the banners I did for one of the demonstrations abroad and watching real-time events unfold every time I check my phone.
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Updates from the fifth day of the #Turkey protests.
Huge turnouts across Turkey for the CHP primary election. The arrested İstanbul mayor İmamoğlu is projected to receive millions of votes for the CHP presidential candidacy.
Meanwhile, protests are also going on. This is from Kadıköy in #İstanbul
Huge turnouts across Turkey for the CHP primary election. The arrested İstanbul mayor İmamoğlu is projected to receive millions of votes for the CHP presidential candidacy.
Meanwhile, protests are also going on. This is from Kadıköy in #İstanbul
March 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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I know this platform is more American politics focused but you'll should pay more attention to what's going on in Turkey as millions of people are defending their right to change the government through free and fair elections.
March 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I know this platform is more American politics focused but you'll should pay more attention to what's going on in Turkey as millions of people are defending their right to change the government through free and fair elections.
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In a few hours, we’ll know if İmamoğlu walks free or gets jailed. Either way, Erdoğan faces a dilemma. Letting him go fuels an emboldened opposition, proving resistance works. Jailing him risks igniting bigger protests and deeper economic turmoil.
March 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
In a few hours, we’ll know if İmamoğlu walks free or gets jailed. Either way, Erdoğan faces a dilemma. Letting him go fuels an emboldened opposition, proving resistance works. Jailing him risks igniting bigger protests and deeper economic turmoil.
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Possible outright censorship in Turkey as the Radio and Television High Council (Turkey's highest broadcast regulator) allegedly ordered television channels to cease live broadcasts of protests across the country. Thresholds are being crossed and it's a massive game of chicken at this point.
March 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Possible outright censorship in Turkey as the Radio and Television High Council (Turkey's highest broadcast regulator) allegedly ordered television channels to cease live broadcasts of protests across the country. Thresholds are being crossed and it's a massive game of chicken at this point.
The demonstrations spread throughout Turkey and even across borders. Starting with protests in Berlin and Milan, now a major crowd in London. All around in major cities in Europe and even across the Atlantic, in Canada and in the US, thousands from Turkey will gather this weekend
March 22, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The demonstrations spread throughout Turkey and even across borders. Starting with protests in Berlin and Milan, now a major crowd in London. All around in major cities in Europe and even across the Atlantic, in Canada and in the US, thousands from Turkey will gather this weekend
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University campuses across Turkey have (again) become a major site of protest.
Demonstrations today from Istanbul and Ankara to Bursa, Antalya, Trabzon, Mersin.
İmamoğlu’s diploma annulment and detention were the catalyst, but are far from the only grievance.
www.gazetepencere.com/siyaset/univ...
Demonstrations today from Istanbul and Ankara to Bursa, Antalya, Trabzon, Mersin.
İmamoğlu’s diploma annulment and detention were the catalyst, but are far from the only grievance.
www.gazetepencere.com/siyaset/univ...
Üniversitelerde protesto: Öğrenciler eylemlerini sürdürüyor
İBB Başkanı İmamoğlu ve çok sayıda ismin gözaltına alınmasına karşı tepki eylemleri sürüyor. Üniversite öğrencileri, dün gerçekleştirdikleri eylemlere bugün de devam etti.
www.gazetepencere.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
University campuses across Turkey have (again) become a major site of protest.
Demonstrations today from Istanbul and Ankara to Bursa, Antalya, Trabzon, Mersin.
İmamoğlu’s diploma annulment and detention were the catalyst, but are far from the only grievance.
www.gazetepencere.com/siyaset/univ...
Demonstrations today from Istanbul and Ankara to Bursa, Antalya, Trabzon, Mersin.
İmamoğlu’s diploma annulment and detention were the catalyst, but are far from the only grievance.
www.gazetepencere.com/siyaset/univ...
Watch the mass demonstration in Saraçhane, İstanbul - live
The main opposition leader is speaking right now. Thousands are gathering in İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, and even Berlin to defend the rule of law after 24 hours of turmoil and attacks on democracy.
www.youtube.com/live/UvD93-u...
The main opposition leader is speaking right now. Thousands are gathering in İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, and even Berlin to defend the rule of law after 24 hours of turmoil and attacks on democracy.
www.youtube.com/live/UvD93-u...
MİLLET İRADESİNE SAHİP ÇIKIYOR
YouTube video by Ekrem İmamoğlu
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March 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Watch the mass demonstration in Saraçhane, İstanbul - live
The main opposition leader is speaking right now. Thousands are gathering in İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, and even Berlin to defend the rule of law after 24 hours of turmoil and attacks on democracy.
www.youtube.com/live/UvD93-u...
The main opposition leader is speaking right now. Thousands are gathering in İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir, and even Berlin to defend the rule of law after 24 hours of turmoil and attacks on democracy.
www.youtube.com/live/UvD93-u...
Despite the bans, people are hitting the streets to resist major attacks on democracy and the rule of law. We’re about to see whether this leads to democratization or further authoritarianism without competitive part of it.
Right after İmamoğlu was taken into custody, the Istanbul Governorate imposed a 4-day ban on all meetings, demonstrations & press statements, citing "public order concerns" & "provocative actions." Transportation hubs shut down, major roads and metro stations, including Taksim Metro, are closed.
March 19, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Despite the bans, people are hitting the streets to resist major attacks on democracy and the rule of law. We’re about to see whether this leads to democratization or further authoritarianism without competitive part of it.
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Transition to full authoritarianism is inevitable unless this attack on free elections is reversed through large-scale resistance from a broad coalition.
Turkish police have detained Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a key opposition figure and rival of President Erdogan, as part of investigations into alleged corruption and terror links.
It is seen as a major escalation in the government’s crackdown on opposition and dissent.
It is seen as a major escalation in the government’s crackdown on opposition and dissent.
March 19, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Transition to full authoritarianism is inevitable unless this attack on free elections is reversed through large-scale resistance from a broad coalition.
Right after İmamoğlu was taken into custody, the Istanbul Governorate imposed a 4-day ban on all meetings, demonstrations & press statements, citing "public order concerns" & "provocative actions." Transportation hubs shut down, major roads and metro stations, including Taksim Metro, are closed.
March 19, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Right after İmamoğlu was taken into custody, the Istanbul Governorate imposed a 4-day ban on all meetings, demonstrations & press statements, citing "public order concerns" & "provocative actions." Transportation hubs shut down, major roads and metro stations, including Taksim Metro, are closed.
Breaking News:
Following the unlawful decision to annul his diploma, the mayor of Istanbul and the strongest opposition presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu has been taken into custody early this morning
Following the unlawful decision to annul his diploma, the mayor of Istanbul and the strongest opposition presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu has been taken into custody early this morning
A key turning point for Turkey’s political scene. While the playing field has been uneven for years, making this less surprising to some, it's still a critical move that raises serious questions about how competitive the political arena truly is anymore.
March 19, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Breaking News:
Following the unlawful decision to annul his diploma, the mayor of Istanbul and the strongest opposition presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu has been taken into custody early this morning
Following the unlawful decision to annul his diploma, the mayor of Istanbul and the strongest opposition presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu has been taken into custody early this morning
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A lengthy post from Ankara's mayor Mansur Yavaş, another possible candidate against Erdoğan, who comes out for İmamoğlu.
Notably, Yavaş himself declares he won't stand for president "while this unlawfulness persists".
Notably, Yavaş himself declares he won't stand for president "while this unlawfulness persists".
March 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A lengthy post from Ankara's mayor Mansur Yavaş, another possible candidate against Erdoğan, who comes out for İmamoğlu.
Notably, Yavaş himself declares he won't stand for president "while this unlawfulness persists".
Notably, Yavaş himself declares he won't stand for president "while this unlawfulness persists".
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We've now had the response from Ekrem İmamoğlu. He calls the verdict "unlawful" – and that only the board of the faculty that give him his diploma could decide to annul it.
This evening's announcement was made by the board of the entire university.
This evening's announcement was made by the board of the entire university.
March 18, 2025 at 4:53 PM
We've now had the response from Ekrem İmamoğlu. He calls the verdict "unlawful" – and that only the board of the faculty that give him his diploma could decide to annul it.
This evening's announcement was made by the board of the entire university.
This evening's announcement was made by the board of the entire university.
Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul and the strongest opposition candidate, is under heavy pressure. His diploma has just been annulled, and since the law requires the president to be a university graduate this puts his candidacy in jeopardy, effectively blocking the opposition's best shot.
March 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor of Istanbul and the strongest opposition candidate, is under heavy pressure. His diploma has just been annulled, and since the law requires the president to be a university graduate this puts his candidacy in jeopardy, effectively blocking the opposition's best shot.
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An update from Türkiye for peace/conflict scholars:
1) Imprisoned PKK leader Ocalan called for disband and disarmament of PKK
2) The process was initiated by the leader of ultra-nationalist party, Bahceli, on October 2024,
3) Not the first public attempt, the last one took place some time ago
1) Imprisoned PKK leader Ocalan called for disband and disarmament of PKK
2) The process was initiated by the leader of ultra-nationalist party, Bahceli, on October 2024,
3) Not the first public attempt, the last one took place some time ago
February 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
An update from Türkiye for peace/conflict scholars:
1) Imprisoned PKK leader Ocalan called for disband and disarmament of PKK
2) The process was initiated by the leader of ultra-nationalist party, Bahceli, on October 2024,
3) Not the first public attempt, the last one took place some time ago
1) Imprisoned PKK leader Ocalan called for disband and disarmament of PKK
2) The process was initiated by the leader of ultra-nationalist party, Bahceli, on October 2024,
3) Not the first public attempt, the last one took place some time ago
Great conference, great people, great city with delicious food!
👩🏻💼🏙️🍕
We presented our co-authored work with Seray Yalaz at #ISA2025 Thanks everyone who made my time in Chicago wonderful 🤩
👩🏻💼🏙️🍕
We presented our co-authored work with Seray Yalaz at #ISA2025 Thanks everyone who made my time in Chicago wonderful 🤩
March 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Great conference, great people, great city with delicious food!
👩🏻💼🏙️🍕
We presented our co-authored work with Seray Yalaz at #ISA2025 Thanks everyone who made my time in Chicago wonderful 🤩
👩🏻💼🏙️🍕
We presented our co-authored work with Seray Yalaz at #ISA2025 Thanks everyone who made my time in Chicago wonderful 🤩
I have been studying/working abroad for almost four years now, I often feel a disconnect when something terrible happens in places I love or to people I care about. Life around me just goes on as if nothing happened, while I’m carrying the weight of it all. (1/3)
Today marks 2 years since the Turkey-Syria earthquakes. 53,000+ killed, millions displaced. Millions abroad stunned with grief and anger.
My goal has been to support those affected with tools I have. Please contact me if an online writing solidarity group might benefit you or your students.
My goal has been to support those affected with tools I have. Please contact me if an online writing solidarity group might benefit you or your students.
February 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I have been studying/working abroad for almost four years now, I often feel a disconnect when something terrible happens in places I love or to people I care about. Life around me just goes on as if nothing happened, while I’m carrying the weight of it all. (1/3)
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The new issue of @nationalitiesp.bsky.social (51.6) is now online 👉 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
This issue is #freeaccess until the end of November.
Keep reading, keep citing.
Cover photo: Kira Kaurinkoski
This issue is #freeaccess until the end of November.
Keep reading, keep citing.
Cover photo: Kira Kaurinkoski
October 25, 2023 at 12:04 PM
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