Gizem Kaftan, Ph.D.

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:

This is sad and depressing. I hope he gets better soon 🍀

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. 🇪🇺🇪🇺

Joseph Finder ~ • Follow 2d • G • • • It's the 250th anniversary of the midnight ride of Paul Revere. A local TV station mapped the route out with nods to past and present Boston-area landmarks, including all seven Dunkin' Donuts a modern-day Paul Revere could stop at: https://www.nocboston.com/news/local/paul-revere-midnight-ride-boston-today/3685215/

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 ☘️

People are raving about it on Reddit, specifically on r/Costco subreddit! I want to try them, as well.

Finishing to write all the dissertation chapters in NYE gives me great vibes for 2025! Now I need to revise them ✍️📝

Or bread (?) that lasts 2.5 weeks!

Well, today is the day I become a permanent resident ✅

I have the cordless laser one (V12 Detect Slim) and I use it on carpet, wood, and marble/stone surfaces. It is great in all and I think it performs really well on wood and stone.

I have two (one cordless, one for pets) and I am so happy with both! Can respond any questions that you have.

People vote according to their perceptions of economy, life etc. Not everyone looks at data, so I think political parties should focus on changing the perceptions of economy etc. instead of just talking about how data does not back up people’s perceptions.

New Chopin piece just dropped!

Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to the three named people

Acemoglu, Johnson, and Robinson!

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 ✅

I feel seen 👀

Happy APSA!

Finally arrived at #APSA2024
First time in Philadelphia 🙏🏻

Flu vaccine ✅
Covid vaccine ✅
Presentation prep ✅
Ready for APSA 2024 🚄

My APSA paper is about the EU’s slow response to the rule of law crisis. The paper is titled “Explaining Mechanisms behind the EU’s Inefficiency during the Rule of Law Crisis.” My panel is on Saturday (Sept 7) from 12:00 to 1:30 PM. #polisky

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.

Spent 2.5 hours to figure out creating a bibliography in LaTeX. Time well spent 💯💯

APSA 2024 in Philly ✈️✈️

Thank you!

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!

Had a great #APSA2023 in LA. It was my first in-person conference since 2019 and second APSA. See you in Philadelphia next year!