Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 11/07/2026I’m still buzzing from my recent talk as part of @abi-freiburg.bsky.social’s ALMA lecture series. The topic wasn’t easy but 🙏 to Franzisca Zanker, Benjamin Schuetze, Andreas Mehler and The University of Freiburg for their care and support all the way through. Also, Freiburg is a beautiful town! 151
Reposted by Somdeep SenArnold-Bergstraesser-Institut Freiburg @abi-freiburg.bsky.social · 02/07/2026💡💬 Next week: Our 4th ALMA lecture with @somdeepsen.bsky.social! 🕗 July 8th, 8pm 📍 KG I, HS 1098 Join us for his talk on questions of race and and racism in international relations and how this shapes our conception of the politics of Israel-Palestine. www.arnold-bergstraesser.de/en/events/al... 011
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 02/07/2026A big thank you to Martine Zubko and @theirthinker.bsky.social for the opportunity to speak about some of my works.youtu.beRacism Without the Word | Somdeep SenYouTube video by The IR thinker 000
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 11/06/2026“Adopt now, think later”: that’s how tech bosses are asking us to deal with AI. Uncritical adoption of AI in higher education is helping the financials of big tech, but undermining the core mission and purpose of universities. I discuss this in my latest for @aljazeera.com #AJOpinionaje.newsThe university must not become a supply chain for AICash-strapped universities are being told to make AI central to their missions, by the people selling the AI. 042
Reposted by Somdeep SenClaes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · 28/05/2026🔊 The magnificent @ddc-sdu.bsky.social x TrygFonden Fellowship Program is open, seeking the 2027 cohort 🚀 3 types of fellowships: 1️⃣ academic 2️⃣ journalist 3️⃣ policy fellows 🗓️ deadline September 1 Read the call for details and instructions 🚨🚨Spread the word 🚨🚨 www.sdu.dk/en/forskning...sdu.dkDigital Democracy Centre x TrygFonden Fellowship ProgramDigital Democracy Centre x TrygFonden Fellowship Program 11918
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 21/05/2026I had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Adam Moe Fejerskov's fantastic new book "Good will corrupting" for International Affairs. academic.oup.com/ia/article-a...academic.oup.comGood will corrupting: social norms and the trouble of interventionHow are social norms constructed? How do they shape implicit and explicit ‘codes of conduct’? How do they affect social interaction and go on to become the 000
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 09/05/2026Excited to be on the front page of @africasacountry.bsky.social with my latest piece reviewing the politics of two recent Bollywood films (i.e. the Dhurandhar duology): africasacountry.com/2026/05/bloo... 032
Reposted by Somdeep SenAfrica Is a Country @africasacountry.bsky.social · 08/05/2026In today’s India, stories of terrorism and national humiliation are being reworked into fantasies of decisive power — blurring the line between memory, myth, and politics. africasacountry.com/2026/05/bloo...africasacountry.comBlood and nationIn today’s India, stories of terrorism and national humiliation are being reworked into fantasies of decisive power — blurring the line between memory, myth, and politics. 031
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 25/04/2026The final version of Rhys Machold’s fantastic book “Fabricating Homeland Security” is finally out in Political Geography. 🙏 Lana Tatour, Debbie Lisle and Naji Safadi for their contributions : www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... Buy “Fabricating Homeland Security” here: www.sup.org/books/politi... 000
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 05/04/2026In a week’s time Hungary goes to the polls. This election is super important - not least for the global Right. In this piece I write back in January for @aljazeera.com #AJOpinion, I explain why… aje.news/cy2bk1aje.newsWhy is ‘Deuce Bigalow’ rooting for Viktor Orban in Hungary?A washed-up American comedian’s endorsement offers a window into Hungary’s central role in the global far right. 011
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 19/12/2025In view of Trump’s National Security Strategy, I discuss the enduring legacy of race and racism in global politics for @foreignpolicy.comforeignpolicy.comTrump’s National Security Strategy Seeks to Make Europe Great AgainAlongside an indictment of the continent sits a sacrosanctity accorded to its civilization. 000
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 06/12/2025In my latest for Al Jazeera English #AJOpinion I tackle the globality of xenophobia: From Washington to Copenhagen to Pretoria.aljazeera.comXenophobia runs the worldFrom Washington to Copenhagen and Pretoria, blaming migrants has become the easiest governing strategy of our time. 031
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 08/10/2025In this piece for @aljazeera.com #AJOpinion - in response to Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan - I present a “10-point plan for Israel”: aje.io/slic0q 051
Reposted by Somdeep SenThe Palestine Project @palestineproject.bsky.social · 07/10/2025❝ While the Trump “20-point Gaza peace plan” may bring a temporary respite for the Palestinians, it will not achieve peace. For this to happen, we also need a plan that makes demands of Israel and eliminates its genocidal drive. So here is a 10-point plan for Israel... ❞ — Somdeep Senaljazeera.comA 10-point plan for IsraelHere is what needs to happen to put Palestinians and Israelis on the path to peace. 084
Reposted by Somdeep SenNtina Tzouvala @ntinatzouvala.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Check out this recording of yesterday's discussion on Western states' recognition of the State of Palestine with @shahdhm.bsky.social @somdeepsen.bsky.social Lana Tatour and yours truly: twailr.com/recording-of... TL;DR: we are not excited.twailr.comPanel: Interrogating the Politics of Palestinian State RecognitionPanel discussion on what a Palestinian national liberation movement might tactically salvage and repurpose from conditional recognition of a Palestinian state almost two years into a genocide. 194
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 18/09/2025The only good solution is the one that places Palestinian rights on centre stage and involves some mechanism of political leverage and censure that is able to curb Israel’s rogue-like conduct. Without it, any recognition of Palestinian statehood is an empty performance. @aljazeera.com #AJOpinionaljazeera.comWestern bids to recognise a Palestinian state put Israel firstIf recognition is to matter, it must centre on Palestinian self-determination, not Israel’s security. 020
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 03/09/2025This co-authored piece for our project led by Emmanuel Raju is forthcoming in Urban Geography. Super excited. It’s a new area of research for me and I’m glad we were able to put this out into the world. 020
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 14/08/2025In a few months this beauty is out. Privileged to have a chapter on race. Big thank you to Felix Berenskötter for including me! 030
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 13/08/2025Why did Superman join ICE? In my latest for #AJOpinion @aljazeera.com I argue "Dean Cain’s leap from TV hero to immigration enforcer captures America’s embrace of fear as patriotism". www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...aljazeera.comSuperman’s new job at ICE is the perfect American plot twistDean Cain’s leap from TV hero to immigration enforcer captures America’s embrace of fear as patriotism. 010
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 21/07/2025On the campaign to silence all critics for @aljazeera.com #AJOpinion www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202...aljazeera.comIsrael’s narrative cannot survive the truth, so it’s silencing the worldAs Israel kills tens of thousands, its defenders go after anyone who dares to speak out. 051
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Thank you @ehtz.bsky.social and @brandaid-world.bsky.social for this. 021
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 24/06/2025This is such an important day for New Yorkers. Rooting for Mamdani! www.aljazeera.com/opinions/202... 095
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 21/06/2025A few words on Zohran Mamdani’s important fight for New York @aljazeera.com #AJOpinionaje.ioZohran Mamdani’s mayoral bid is bigger than New YorkAmid a global rightward shift, Mamdani’s progressive campaign offers a rare blueprint for the left to win. 131
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Well done Ghadir Awad, Azadeh Sobout, Catherine Charrett, John Narayan and Jack McGinn. What an inspirational conversation. #bisa2025 @mybisa.bsky.social 040
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Thanks to @alfnilsen.bsky.social , for the next three years I will be a research associate at the Center for Asian Studies in Africa at the University of Pretoria. Super excited for this! 131
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Was a pleasure to speak to Phil Wilmot for the Troublemakers podcast out of Arusha, Tanzania.youtu.beEp30: Postcolonialism with Somdeep SenYouTube video by Troublemakers podcast 000
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Israel belongs in Eurovision because it’s genocide embodies “European values” @aljazeera.comaljazeera.comIsrael belongs in EurovisionIsrael’s war on Gaza doesn’t betray European values – it embodies them. 2189
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Beautiful end to a beautiful book tour. Thank you Mugello, Laila Hassan, Karem Rohana, Teresa Menchetti and Associazione Progetto Accoglienza 010
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Two beautiful days in Florence. Day 1 was with Laila Sit Aboha at the University of Florence. Day 2 was with Anna Maria Selini with COSPE Onlus. 010
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Thank you Università degli Studi di Napoli "L'Orientale" for an amazing visit! 020
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 08/05/2025My review of the stellar book "World of the Right" by @rita-abrahamsen.bsky.social, Jean-François Drolet, Michael C Williams, Srdjan Vucetic, Karin Narita and Alexandra Gheciu is out now in @iajournal.bsky.social. academic.oup.com/ia/article/1...academic.oup.comWorld of the right: radical conservatism and global orderAlongside President Donald Trump serving a second term in the United States, far-right leaders including Javier Milei in Argentina, Nayib Bukele in El Salv 152
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 03/05/2025I’ll be back in Italy for a few days in May. Looking forward! 010
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Was a pleasure to speak to Ashifa Kassam for this piece in @theguardian.comtheguardian.com‘One mistake and their Germanness is gone’: how idea of stripping citizenship for crimes spread across EuropeRecent proposals put forward in countries such as Sweden, Finland and Germany reflect wider shift, say analysts 000
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 20/04/2025We’ve been in Tanzania for a few months. Nice to be back in Copenhagen and pick up a package with this beauty. 030
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 11/04/2025A few words for @aljazeera.com on a dangerous time in America today. 040
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Come work with me and @alfnilsen.bsky.social. Less than two weeks to go. Looking forward to receiving applications! 032
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 31/03/2025A few words for @aljazeera.com #AJOpinion on Trump, Modi and their shared view on immigration: t.co/Sa2IyVH6LL 000
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Registered and flights booked. See ya’ll in Belfast! @mybisa.bsky.social #BISA2025 120
Reposted by Somdeep SenAlf Gunvald Nilsen @alfnilsen.bsky.social · 05/03/2025The PhD position for my project with @somdeepsen.bsky.social - on diasporas and right-wing nationalism is currently being advertised --- please share far and wide! candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI...candidate.hr-manager.netPhD on Diasporas and Right-Wing NationalismThe Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University, invites applications for a PhD fellowship in International Studies from September 1st, 2025 056
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 05/03/2025We are now accepting applications for the PhD position in my project with @alfnilsen.bsky.social . Deadline is April 21st candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationI... 065
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 07/02/2025A few words from me for @aljazeera.com on the rise of Musk in global politics. 091
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Happy to see my chapter out in the world in the latest edition of this stellar textbook. Thank you Maja Zehfuss for bringing me on board! 140
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 17/01/2025A few words from me for #AJOpinion @aljazeera.com as we wait for the devastation to stop.aje.ioLet’s rejoice the ceasefire, but also make sure Gaza is allowed to recoverWhat we witnessed in Gaza was the destruction of an entire society. Healing will not be easy. 041
Reposted by Somdeep SenLisa Ann Richey @brandaid-world.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Remember not to look away 🇵🇸 read this thoughtful piece by @somdeepsen.bsky.social ://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/1/15/lets-rejoice-the-ceasefire-but-also-make-sure-gaza-is-allowed-to-recoveraljazeera.comLet’s rejoice the ceasefire, but also make sure Gaza is allowed to recoverWhat we witnessed in Gaza was the destruction of an entire society. Healing will not be easy. 077
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 23/12/2024A few words from me on higher education under Trump @AJEnglish #AJOpinion.aje.ioUS higher education is staring at an uncertain future under TrumpPresident Trump and his VP Vance will not forget their promises to ‘honestly and aggressively attack universities’ 062
Somdeep Sen @somdeepsen.bsky.social · 30/11/2024It’s been an amazing visit to Oxford. Thanks to Raihan Ismail and Simon Mabon for the kind invitation. 070