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counster.bsky.social @counster.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Meet the COUNSTER team! Led by @efetokdemir.bsky.social our team brings together postdoctoral and predoctoral researchers with expertise spanning conflict studies, computational social science, and fieldwork. With our incoming team member, Leo Bauer, the picture will be complete soon!

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counster.bsky.social @counster.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🚀 The COUNSTER project website is now live: counster-project.com Curious about what we're building? Head over to our website to explore the project's aims, meet the team, and see what's ahead!

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counster.bsky.social @counster.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Welcome to the official page of COUNSTER, a European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator project hosted at Bilkent University for five years. Follow us to keep up with the project's research, fieldwork, and findings, and keep an eye out for the launch of our website.

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counster.bsky.social @counster.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The project COUNSTER aims to explain why, how, and when governments target the constituents of non-state armed actors (NSAAs), and what determines the success or failure of these government-constituency relations as a strategic tool in counterinsurgency.

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🚨 Our new article on political economy of conflict with @serayyalaz.bsky.social and Seden Akcinaroglu is now online first @jpeaceresearch.bsky.social Also a proud moment to have another piece with an emerging scholar and great student. It is open access via academic.oup.com/jpr/advance-...

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

📢13 Mart Cuma günü İstanbul Politikalar Merkezi'nde @erc.europa.eu projemin de temelini oluşturan "radikalleşme, isyan ve terörle mücadele stratejisi olarak çözüm/açılım süreçlerine" dair erken bulgularımı paylaşacağım. Kayıt olmak için: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

📌 Hiring one postdoctoral and two predoctoral researchers for the @erc.europa.eu project #COUNSTER, each position for up to 3 years to start on May 2026. Postdoc: stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/IR2... (Deadline Feb 20) Predoc: stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/IR2... (Deadline March 1)

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Thrilled to share that I have been awarded an @erc.europa.eu Consolidator Grant for my project, COUNSTER! Many thanks to @bilkentuniv.bsky.social @ufukavrupa-tr.bsky.social @cfppr.bsky.social for their great help during the submission process. I am very excited for the journey ahead! #ERCCoG +

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BJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

📝 Don't miss this article from the current issue of #BJPIR 'Enforcement of international human rights law: A comparative exploration of alternative public opinion channels' by A Burcu Bayram, Eric Keels & @efetokdemir.bsky.social 🔗 buff.ly/I2r6aXM @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

And now, the paper is out @conflictmanagement.bsky.social "Unique Offerings: Ideological Competition and Rebel Governance" You can check it out: journals.sagepub.com/eprint/QZV67...

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

The article is in the issue @bjpir.bsky.social It is a timely piece to check out: Apparently, public concerns over human rights violations in foreign countries are highly strategic, based on political alliances rather than legal context (based on findings from experiments in USA, Germany, Türkiye)

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

My department is further expanding: Two open rank positions: 1) Open specialization:stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/IR2026 2) Historical approaches in IR:stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/IR202… The positions come with perks incl. teaching reduction, free housing, and IB schooling options for children

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Conflict Management and Peace Science @conflictmanagement.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

First, Latife Kınay-Kılıç, Ersel Aydınlı and @efetokdemir.bsky.social investigate how states respond to external support for rebel groups during civil wars, finding that strategic rivalry drives the most severe responses.

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

My advisees Özge Karban and Deniz Özdemir have successfully defended their MA theses during the Summer 2025. Özge will pursue her PhD at PennState, and Deniz will do at Binghamton University Keep an eye on them in the upcoming years - two great scholars in the making Congratulations!

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Ayşenur Dal @aysenurdal.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Based on a nationwide survey in Türkiye, we demonstrate how exposure to violence resulting from conflict conditions (i.e., involvement) and perceptions of state efficacy in security provision (i.e., blame attribution) shape trust in legacy vs. social media.

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Ayşenur Dal @aysenurdal.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Our coauthored article with Seden Akçınaroğlu and @efetokdemir.bsky.social is published online first in Media, War & Conflict. We explore the impact of exposure to conflict-related violence on trust in different media types regarding conflict-related information and news. @mwcjournal.bsky.social

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Do sanction threats work? We find that threats—even if credibly backed—do not increase support for concessions in the target public (Turkiye case). Plus, positive inducements provoke backlash in some groups, highlighting coercive diplomacy’s limits Check out our research note: shrturl.app/3l4wWJ

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All Azimuth: A Journal of Foreign Policy and Peace @allazimuth.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Our latest issue is now available! Check it out👇 www.allazimuth.com/issues/

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Saldırı ABD-İran nükleer görüşmeleriyle kesişti, ABD kamuoyu ve Trump da görüşmelerin olumlu sonuçlanabileceği düşüncesi vardı. ABD açıktan İsrail’e karşı çıkmaz, ama Trump’ın uzayan süreçlere ve alternatif planlara tahammülsüzlüğü ise bilindik.Rubio “tek taraflı” açıklamaları buradan okunmalı

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All Azimuth: A Journal of Foreign Policy and Peace @allazimuth.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Publication Alert – Our latest article titled, "All Azimuth Debate: Gradual Reform or Revolution? Pathways to Global IR," by @aysezarakol.bsky.social l and Ersel Aydınlı is now online ! www.allazimuth.com/2025/02/06/a...

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Had a great time giving a guest talk at University of Washington International Security Colloquium. Grateful for kind invitation, insightful discussion, awesome Seattle weather. Big thanks to the Dept of Polisci and @aslicansunar.bsky.social for hosting me at the campus 🙏

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Paul Staniland @pstaniland.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Indian accounts plugged into BJP on other site saying possibly ~25 dead. very very much TBD, but targeting of tourists, possible death toll, Vance visit, relative calm prior all suggest a potential crisis moment:

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Istanbul Policy Center | İstanbul Politikalar Merkezi @ipc-ipm.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Prof. Dr. Fuat Keyman’ı anmak ve onun akademi ve düşünce dünyasına değerli katkılarını hatırlamak için 15-16 Mayıs'ta "Prof. Dr. Fuat Keyman: Bilimin İzinde Bir Ömür" anma toplantısını düzenlenecektir. Program detayları, ilerleyen günlerde tüm sosyal medya hesaplarımızdan paylaşılacaktır.

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Since my graduation back in 2017, I was in @bingpolisci.bsky.social for the first time as a guest speaker. A great audience with tough questions as always. It was really good to be back home, and walk through the corridors of the department once again. Truly thankful for their invitation…

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Glad to be part of “What do we know about Terrorism” edited volume. Truly learned a lot from my colleagues during the workshop! Thanks @brianjphillips.bsky.social and @sbmitche.bsky.social for leading and ırganizing such a great initiative

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Przeworski (1991) demokrasileri bugünün kaybedenlerinin yarın kazanma ihtimaline sahip olduğu rejimler olarak tanımlar. Muhaliflerin kazanma ihtimallerinin yok edildiğini, kazanma şanslarının olmadığını düşündüğü bir ortamda demokrasiden bahsedilemez. Yaşasın demokrasi!

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Ayşenur Dal @aysenurdal.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Here are the list of articles in the special issue. We thank all of the authors for their valuable contribution to our initiative🌞

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Ayşenur Dal @aysenurdal.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The Global Perspectives on Science, Polarization, and Populism Special Issue we co-edited with Erik C. Nisbet is out in the International Journal of Public Opinion Research. Here is the link to our Introduction chapter: academic.oup.com/ijpor/articl...

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BJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

📈 Trending in BJPIR this week 'Enforcement of international human rights law: A comparative exploration of alternative public opinion channels' A Burcu Bayram, Eric Keels & @efetokdemir.bsky.social 🔓 Read the article available in #OpenAccess here: buff.ly/4hGnS7l @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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

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BJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

📈 Trending in BJPIR 'Enforcement of international human rights law: A comparative exploration of alternative public opinion channels' A Burcu Bayram, Eric Keels & @efetokdemir.bsky.social 🔓 Read the article available in #OpenAccess here: buff.ly/4hGnS7l @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Sabbatical year comes with benefits: visiting Uni. of Pittsburgh PoliSci was a great pleasure. I would like thank TASA for their invitation, and many colleagues, friends, and graduate students for their hospitality and substantial feedbacks!

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Our article is online first now. Comparing public attitudes in USA, Germany & Türkiye, we show that public concerns over human rights violations in foreign countries are highly strategic, based on political alliances rather than legal context. Access free thru: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Center for Foreign Policy and Peace Research @cfppr.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Reminder: We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with a deadline of December 15. More details here: www.foreignpolicyandpeace.org/index.php/en...

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: CFPPR POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Deadline: December 15, 2024 | CENTER for FOREIGN POLICY and PEACE RESEARCH

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

The forum article offers a platform to discuss the limits and prospects of international cooperation, the challenges of incorporating local knowledge, and the ways to overcome obstacles, by K.G.Cunningham, D.Aksoy, D.B.Carter, C.E.Loyle, S.Akcinaroglu, K.S.Gleditsch with E.Tokdemir and I.Kalin.

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All Azimuth: A Journal of Foreign Policy and Peace @allazimuth.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Publication Alert – A Forum Article, "Fostering Cooperation in Conflict Research Beyond Borders," by @efetokdemir, @ilkerkalin , Kathleen Cunningham, Deniz Aksoy, David Carter, Cyanne E. Loyle, Seden Akcinaroglu, Kristian Skrede Gleditsch. www.allazimuth.com/2024/11/25/f...

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Richard Wike @richardwike.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

We have a new @pewresearch.org report on 3 aspects of international connectedness: Do people across the globe want their countries to be active in world affairs? How close do they feel to others around the world? And how is international travel tied to views on these issues? pewrsr.ch/46NYjuO

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Attitudes on an Interconnected World

How close do people feel to others around the world? How much do they want their countries involved in international affairs? A recent 24-nation survey explores these questions.

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Brian J. Phillips @brianjphillips.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Hi! Here's a starter pack of terrorism/extremism/etc. scholars to follow. Let me know if you'd like to be added or removed, or if you know of people I've missed. go.bsky.app/3SyNYsA If you want a more general peace and conflict list, see this go.bsky.app/7o8tZt2 by @sebvanbaalen.bsky.social

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Many have recently joined here, and some were missing in X for a while. So, let me introduce two recently published articles of two newly-minted scholars - Buse Duveroglu and Latife Kinay-Kilic - who are not in here yet: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

My department is expanding! Come and join us at Bilkent University! If you have any questions, please let us know stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/IR2...

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Multiple Positions - Assistant Professor in International Relations | Applications for Faculty Positions

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 12/04/2024

My department, Dept. of International Relations at Bilkent University, invites applications for Assistant Professor of International Relations position, commencing Fall 2024. Application deadline: April 14th, 2024 For further details and the submission page: stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/IR2025

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Center for Foreign Policy & Peace Research co-organizes “Local Wisdom, Global Insights” talk series with All-Azimuth: A Journal of Foreign Policy and Peace. We kick off the talks with Kathleen Cunningham’s “Evolution of Conflict Data and Methodologies” Register via docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 10/02/2024

Our article w/ Buse Duveroglu -soon to be graduated PhD candidate- is online first now at Terrorism & Political Violence. We have examined the impact of leader tenure on COIN strategies (free 50 copies www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....). A great pleasure to work with a rising scholar in the field.

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Paul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · 15/10/2023

Directly targeting and killing civilians is an immoral war crime. Full stop. Sadly, such acts, motivated by a desire for revenge, are not rare in international politics. [THREAD]

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

If you are on the job market, deadline is in 3 days… Join us!

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Efe Tokdemir @efetokdemir.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

📌My department (Bilkent University - Dept. of International Relations) is hiring multiple open subfield Asst. Prof in International Relations! Deadline is fast approaching (October 15th). Please spread the word, and check out the call: stars.bilkent.edu.tr/staffapp/IR2024

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