Gizem Kaftan, Ph.D.
@kaftan.bsky.social
Ph.D. in Political Science, Boston University
M.A. in International Affairs, Northeastern University
B.A. in Sociology and International Relations, Koc University
Ex-Visiting Researcher, University of Warsaw
Plays Chopin
kaftangizem.com
M.A. in International Affairs, Northeastern University
B.A. in Sociology and International Relations, Koc University
Ex-Visiting Researcher, University of Warsaw
Plays Chopin
kaftangizem.com
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As we wrap up summer dissertation defenses, I’d like to celebrate my four awesome @bupolisci.bsky.social PhD students who graduated this year, their dissertation topics, and their job market outcomes:
July 9, 2025 at 1:24 AM
As we wrap up summer dissertation defenses, I’d like to celebrate my four awesome @bupolisci.bsky.social PhD students who graduated this year, their dissertation topics, and their job market outcomes:
Today is when 10 countries joined the EU as full-member states in 2004.
Tomorrow, I will defend my dissertation that is relevant to two of those member states. 🇪🇺🇪🇺
Tomorrow, I will defend my dissertation that is relevant to two of those member states. 🇪🇺🇪🇺
May 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Today is when 10 countries joined the EU as full-member states in 2004.
Tomorrow, I will defend my dissertation that is relevant to two of those member states. 🇪🇺🇪🇺
Tomorrow, I will defend my dissertation that is relevant to two of those member states. 🇪🇺🇪🇺
Reposted by Gizem Kaftan, Ph.D.
i often see things that make me say "this is the most Boston thing I have ever seen in my life" but i think this one might have swept them all
April 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
i often see things that make me say "this is the most Boston thing I have ever seen in my life" but i think this one might have swept them all
I watched one NBA match until Luka trade. Since Luka trade, I watched 80% of the games. NBA is fun. Still a Celtics fan, though ☘️
February 26, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I watched one NBA match until Luka trade. Since Luka trade, I watched 80% of the games. NBA is fun. Still a Celtics fan, though ☘️
Finishing to write all the dissertation chapters in NYE gives me great vibes for 2025! Now I need to revise them ✍️📝
January 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Finishing to write all the dissertation chapters in NYE gives me great vibes for 2025! Now I need to revise them ✍️📝
Well, today is the day I become a permanent resident ✅
November 14, 2024 at 4:59 AM
Well, today is the day I become a permanent resident ✅
New Chopin piece just dropped!
October 27, 2024 at 5:08 PM
New Chopin piece just dropped!
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Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson!
October 14, 2024 at 11:40 AM
Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson!
Honestly, best APSA ever. Had great interviews, saw a ton of friends, and had a great presentation. I love Philly ❤️
September 8, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Honestly, best APSA ever. Had great interviews, saw a ton of friends, and had a great presentation. I love Philly ❤️
Great start to a job-market year and APSA:
Presentation ✅
Pre-interviews ✅
Networking ✅
Presentation ✅
Pre-interviews ✅
Networking ✅
September 7, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Great start to a job-market year and APSA:
Presentation ✅
Pre-interviews ✅
Networking ✅
Presentation ✅
Pre-interviews ✅
Networking ✅
Flu vaccine ✅
Covid vaccine ✅
Presentation prep ✅
Ready for APSA 2024 🚄
Covid vaccine ✅
Presentation prep ✅
Ready for APSA 2024 🚄
September 1, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Flu vaccine ✅
Covid vaccine ✅
Presentation prep ✅
Ready for APSA 2024 🚄
Covid vaccine ✅
Presentation prep ✅
Ready for APSA 2024 🚄
I am honored to receive the European Politics and Society section’s Peter Mair Travel Award. With the support of this award, I will present my paper, "Explaining Mechanisms behind the EU’s Inefficiency during the Rule of Law Crisis," at APSA, which is also part of my dissertation book project.
August 14, 2024 at 1:51 PM
I am honored to receive the European Politics and Society section’s Peter Mair Travel Award. With the support of this award, I will present my paper, "Explaining Mechanisms behind the EU’s Inefficiency during the Rule of Law Crisis," at APSA, which is also part of my dissertation book project.
This is the first time I am watching Turkish gymnastics team and they are really good 🔥 This is their first time in the Olympics as a team.
July 27, 2024 at 7:49 PM
This is the first time I am watching Turkish gymnastics team and they are really good 🔥 This is their first time in the Olympics as a team.
Spent 2.5 hours to figure out creating a bibliography in LaTeX. Time well spent 💯💯
May 1, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Spent 2.5 hours to figure out creating a bibliography in LaTeX. Time well spent 💯💯
APSA 2024 in Philly ✈️✈️
March 7, 2024 at 9:56 PM
APSA 2024 in Philly ✈️✈️
NPSA will take place at Omni Parker House between 2-4 November! My panel is on November 4. If you want to learn more about the relationship between the rule of law, LGBT+ rights, Hungary, and Poland, you can attend my talk at 9:45 AM!
October 31, 2023 at 4:57 PM
NPSA will take place at Omni Parker House between 2-4 November! My panel is on November 4. If you want to learn more about the relationship between the rule of law, LGBT+ rights, Hungary, and Poland, you can attend my talk at 9:45 AM!
NPSA will take place in Boston between 2-4 November. If you want to hear more about my research, you attend the panel I am a part of where I will present a chapter of my dissertation!
September 23, 2023 at 2:09 PM
NPSA will take place in Boston between 2-4 November. If you want to hear more about my research, you attend the panel I am a part of where I will present a chapter of my dissertation!
Had a great #APSA2023 in LA. It was my first in-person conference since 2019 and second APSA. See you in Philadelphia next year!
September 3, 2023 at 4:37 PM
Had a great #APSA2023 in LA. It was my first in-person conference since 2019 and second APSA. See you in Philadelphia next year!