Mustafa Gurbuz @Mustafa__Gurbuz Twitter profile

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

5 years

Erdogan's safe zone is an "Orwellian euphemism," I told at @BBCWorld news tonight. #Syria #Turkey #Kurds @ArabCenterWDC

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6 months

@_ZachFoster @MicheleBachmann @RegentU Will there be a Congressional hearing about this college administrator’s public call for hate crimes, ethnic cleansing, and terrorism?

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@YasirQadhi Who is more dangerous to ummah, Dr. Qadhi, honestly? Someone who aims to cover his sins by using religion (thus, purposefully making Islam getting the hits because of his shameful acts) or someone who has a secular language (thus, protect religion being out of dirty politics)?

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In almost every index, trends in Turkish society are worrisome. #Turkey is now the leader in Organized Crime in Europe, ranking 12th among 193 countries in the world

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Journalists who are following #Turkeyelection2023 but not Turkey watchers regularly: please stop using “Islamist” vs “secularist” cliches in your stories. Erdogan’s staunch allies include secular Eurasianists & anti-Western ultranationalists (including Erdogan’s early enemies in

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@mehdirhasan Will there be a Congressional hearing about this college administrator’s public call for hate crimes, ethnic cleansing, and terrorism?

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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11 months

@NikkiHaley Only 9 brave hearts put America first over Israel, shame on you threatening them!

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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8 months

Textbook definition with no comment: Terrorists depict innocent civilians as “complicit” people in the crime, thus, dehumanize these civilians and make them a target of attack. Source: J. Goodwin “A Theory of Categorical/Indiscriminate Terrorism”2006

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@NikkiHaley Will you put America first or are you bought by the lobbyists?

The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy

www.amazon.com

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 months

@SaulStaniforth Hmm. I thought Hamas is designated as terrorist by Israel—Didn’t know Israel is officially recognizing Hamas authority

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6 months

@SenJackyRosen I’m a strong believer of Holocaust—a belief that teaches me not to remain silent in the face of mass civilian deaths in #Gaza

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

@abdulkdir_selvi Maun suresi: “….Yazıklar olsun o namaz kılanlara ki, Onlar namazlarını ciddiye almazlar. Onlar (namazlarıyla) gösteriş yaparlar. Ufacık bir yardıma bile engel olurlar.”

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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8 months

Textbook definition with no comment: Terrorists depict innocent civilians as “complicit” people in the crime, thus, dehumanize these civilians and make them a target of attack. Source: J. Goodwin “A Theory of Categorical/Indiscriminate Terrorism”2006

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1 year

Who is more dangerous to ummah, Dr. Qadhi, honestly? Someone who aims to cover his sins by using religion (thus, purposefully making Islam getting the hits because of his shameful acts) or someone who has a secular language (thus, protect religion being out of dirty politics)?

Dr. Yasir Qadhi

@YasirQadhi

1 year

1/ The upcoming elections in Türkiye is one of the most significant ones in recent history, for political and religious reasons. In an unprecedented move, over 50 reputable ulāmā from around the world have signed a statement explicitly endorsing Erdoğan.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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11 months

If thousands (including babies) are still in prison due to “FETO” hysteria in Turkey, it’s not only Erdogan’s guilt. The so-called opposition has embraced the terrorizing language, which continues to destroy many innocent lives. What a shame!

Ali Babacan

@alibabacan

11 months

15 Temmuz’daki hain darbe girişiminde terör örgütü FETÖ’ye geçit vermeyen şehitlerimizi rahmetle ve minnetle anıyor, gazilerimize şükranlarımı sunuyorum. Gücünü tankların paletinden alanlar; gücünü haktan ve meşruiyetten alanları asla geçemezler. Geçemeyecekler.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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"We cannot be both against occupation and for it. We cannot be both for freedom and against it. And we cannot be for a better world, while contributing to one that is materially worse."

Brian Finucane

@BCFinucane

8 months

A must read. My former colleague Josh Paul resigned today from the @StateDept office that approves arms transfers because of the Biden admin's decision to rush arms to Israel. I have deep respect for Josh and I know he did not take this decision lightly. Read his letter.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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9 months

Latest victims of the Erdogan regime: these 6 beautiful children were separated from their parents, who were both sent to prison today— Father was an educator in Gulen prep school, hence 9 years of conviction for “terrorism” charges. Mother was a homemaker, convicted for 6 years!

Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu

@gergerliogluof

9 months

Anne, baba tutukluluk! Abdülkadir, Nurcan ARSLAN ikisi de Edirne de tutuklandı. Toplam 6 çocuk 5 tanesi beşiz. Soldan Arif 7 yaşında Ahmet 7 yaşında Meryem 7 yaşında Vildan 13 yaşında Selahattin 7 yaşında Yusuf 7 yaşında Çocuklar karakolda kaldı! Çocuklar annesiz yapamaz!

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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5 years

As a first step after taking the office, Imamoglu declares the list of his personal properties and assets. An action that #Turkey 's opposition has long requested from Erdogan and his family

BBC News Türkçe

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5 years

İmamoğlu kendisinin, eşinin ve babasının mal varlıklarını açıkladı

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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3 years

@daphnemccurdy @tcwittes Yes, great advice, and being new into USG, I've got another lesson very quickly: do not get emotionally attached to any project success you're working on. Do your best professionally and move on. The project timelines and priorities may be changing fast, and not in your control.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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1 year

Islamism is a modern product aimed at a stigmatized Muslim self with a postcolonial psyche. It is a matter of identity politics rather than a path to spirituality. It is belonging rather than piety.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 months

Israeli Ambassador: “Hamas is in charge of safety of Palestinians”! Hmm. I thought Hamas is designated as terrorist by Israel—Didn’t know Israel is officially recognizing Hamas authority

Saul Staniforth

@SaulStaniforth

8 months

Kay Burley: "Whats the view on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza this morning?" The Israeli ambassador to the UK: "There is no humanitarian crisis..." "There isn't?" "There isn't"

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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1 year

@YasirQadhi 👇

Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

Islamism is a modern product aimed at a stigmatized Muslim self with a postcolonial psyche. It is a matter of identity politics rather than a path to spirituality. It is belonging rather than piety.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 months

Textbook definition with no comment: Terrorists depict innocent civilians as “complicit” people in the crime, thus, dehumanize these civilians and make them a target of attack. Source: J. Goodwin “A Theory of Categorical/Indiscriminate Terrorism”2006

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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@FareedZakaria Fareed, humanities are not overfunded, they’re systematically underfunded as colleges have turned to $ machines. And the result is this travesty: A good humanities education will teach you asking the right question, which the Congress members shockingly failed in this context 👇

Sarah Leah Whitson

@sarahleah1

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Subterfuge: Forcing resignation of university president for failing to condemn non-existent “calls for genocide” of Jews - all while an actual US-supported genocide of Palestinians underway - is ALL about silencing criticism of Israel, and we ALL know it.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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4 years

My father is one of the victims of the July15th coup attempt. Although there was no police investigation or claim about him in the past 4 years, vigilante violence by a pro-Erdogan mob changed his life dramatically. They attacked him in Tekirdag’s city center on July 16th,...

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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@lrozen With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right; as God gives us to see the right, Let us strive on to finish the work we're in; to bind up the nation's wounds; to do all which may achieve & cherish a just & a lasting peace among ourselves -Lincoln 1865

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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1 year

Turkey’s High Election Council (YSK) was completely revamped by Erdogan following the 2019 elections victory by the opposition in Istanbul. Erdogan did not only appointed his friend to YSK leadership (Ahmet Yener) but also Yener’s brother (Metin Yener) to govern Court of

Timur Kuran

@timurkuran

1 year

My Twitter feed is now exploding with evidence of massive fraud in processing Turkey’s election results. The High Election Council oversaw the fraud. It should resign for the good of the country. An impartial body should reprocess all votes for parliament and president.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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4 years

"Media portrayed the ongoing conflict as the result of a spontaneous escalation. But Turkish-Azerbaijani military cooperation, drone sales, and force mobilization indicate Azerbaijan prepared–w Turkish support-" for a war in #NagornoKarabakh @TheStudyofWar

Institute for the Study of War

www.understandingwar.org

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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1 year

“Islamists vs secularists” also does not help to distinguish French type of secularists (those banning headscarves in 1990s) and other forms of secular liberalists who are respectful to religious traditions. Similarly, Erdogan has always been called Islamist but his early years

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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6 years

I'm surprised not reading any analysis yet on the link between the electoral victory of Turkish nationalist MHP and the issue of Syrian refugees. A potential post-election driving wedge between Erdogan and MHP is the future of 3.5 Syrian refugees. #Turkey

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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6 years

Glad that my friend @rahimrashidi hits global news after being called as "Mr Kurd." But let's face it: Washington has long been incapable of distinguishing basic differences among #Kurds , let alone a wide array of political perspectives within their polity

Trump calls Kurdish journalist 'Mr. Kurd' during freewheeling press conference

President Donald Trump on Wednesday referred to a Kurdish journalist as "Mr. Kurd" during a marathon press conference following the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

www.businessinsider.com

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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Rising Antisemitism will cause a rise in Islamophobia. Rising Islamophobia will cause a rise in Antisemitism. Those who fight against one of these forms of hatred should not remain indifferent for the other

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Textbook definition with no comment: Terrorists depict innocent civilians as “complicit” people in the crime, thus, dehumanize these civilians and make them a target of attack. Source: J. Goodwin “A Theory of Categorical/Indiscriminate Terrorism”2006

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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Michael Walzer on guerrilla warfare when a military can win particular battles with no staying power: “…The war cannot be won and should not be won. It cannot be won, because the only available strategy involves a war against civilians; and it should not be won, because the

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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"The murder of civilians is an enemy to that desire-whether by terrorists as they dance at a rave, or by terrorists as they harvest their olive grove. The kidnapping of children is an enemy to that desire-whether taken at gunpoint from their kibbutz or taken at gunpoint from

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New: A State Department official overseeing US arms transfers abroad has resigned in protest of the Biden administration’s policy on the Israel-Gaza conflict He posted his resignation letter on his LinkedIn, in full here:

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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@BillKristol @DanielBShapiro I realized I missed reading such eloquent columns. I do not think he can even read this piece without using dictionary. We are the hollow men . . . Our dried voices, when We whisper together Are quiet and meaningless As wind in dry grass or rats’ feet over broken glass . . .

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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1 year

10 months baby is still in prison w her mom; the authorities even denied mother’s simple request to use a kangaroo baby carrier. Nameless thousands in Turkish prisons do not receive enough attention—Most #Turkey analysts remain silent on these horrific human rights abuses. Why?

Kronos

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Tutsak bebek İpek Kübra'nın anneannesi: Şoktayız, bebek kangurusunu bile almadılar

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Erdogan’s business model looks like a full life cycle: Sell tents to citizens when a disaster hits Sell hope to citizens through fake construction projects that enrich your cronies Sell death to citizens by mass amnesties for buildings And never forget to collect “quake taxes”

Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

Another bombshell: Instead of providing free support to the victims, Turkish government agency *sold* shelter tents (in exchange of 46 million liras) to a non-profit organization that was counting their pennies to help survivors #TurkeyAndSyriaEarthquake

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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1 year

Yet another victim of the Erdogan regime: arrested yesterday, her husband is already in prison—leaving their 2 and 4 years old behind. #Turkey watchers: will you remain silent?

Sevinç Özarslan

@sevincozarslan

1 year

Ev hanımı Ayşe Melike Çolak, dün akşam Kuşadası’nda TUTUKLANDI. Eşi zaten hapiste. Geride 2 ve 4 yaşında iki çocuk kaldı. Anneanne: “Torunlarım dün geceden beri ‘Anneme gideceğim’ diye ağlıyor. Büyük kız babası tutuklanınca kekeme olmuştu, dün gece yine konuşamamaya başladı.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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6 years

Best example how Erdogan lost peaceful Kurds. Few years ago, Sivan Perwer was most supportive for #Turkey 's Kurdish opening under AKP & was under fire by PKK. #Afrin #Syria

Wladimir van Wilgenburg

@vvanwilgenburg

6 years

Message from Kurdish singer Sivan Perwer on situation in #Afrin . Comparing it to the situation in #Shingal and #Kerkuk . "All enemies of the Kurds are united, but sadly we as Kurds are not united" [paraphrased]

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

7 years

Today kidnapping a teacher in Pakistan, before 2 teachers in Malaysia. No, it's not Boko Haram it's Erdogan's Turkey

Mahir Zeynalov

@MahirZeynalov

7 years

The teacher @stavernise talked to almost 10 years ago was allegedly kidnapped by Turkey’s operatives.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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9 years

Knowing Muslims better means less prejudice, finds @ShibleyTelhami

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5 years

The idea that Turkish "local" elections does not matter & Erdogan will win an easy victory is false. Most polls indicate that he will lose critical major cities such as Ankara, Izmir, Adana and there is head-to-head competition in Istanbul, Bursa, Mersin & Antalya. #Turkey

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

Turkey has long been called “competitive authoritarian” regime in political science literature. It does not make sense anymore Without independent judiciary & checks and balances, Erdogan regime has deployed media armies with fake videos, outrageous lies, and repeated propaganda

Timur Kuran

@timurkuran

1 year

Turkey’s election carries a global lesson: even the best opposition campaign cannot oust a dictator through the ballot box if he controls most media. The world’s democrats must find ways to counter dictators’ advantage with respect to people’s sources of news and entertainment.

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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@shadihamid A law professor not knowing simple ABCs about terrorism

Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 months

Textbook definition with no comment: Terrorists depict innocent civilians as “complicit” people in the crime, thus, dehumanize these civilians and make them a target of attack. Source: J. Goodwin “A Theory of Categorical/Indiscriminate Terrorism”2006

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This ⁦ @nytimes ⁩ story about Erdogan’s amnesty for construction violations ⁦misses a critical aspect: These amnesties were providing billions of $ as a revenue stream to the government. So, it was a business model— Yes, “selling death” to citizens

Amnesty in Turkey for Construction Violations Is Scrutinized After Quake (Published 2023)

Survivors and building experts say poor construction most likely exacerbated the scale of the earthquake’s destruction, as the death toll in Turkey and Syria surpassed 33,000 people.

www.nytimes.com

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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6 years

Top general: US won't withdraw from Manbij

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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@OmarBaddar @ABlinken

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Glad to join @BBCWorld tonight

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1 year

Without understanding “hyper-ghetto,” there is no way to grasp what’s happening in #France I find sociologist Loic Wacquant as the top expert on the subject— “For Wacquant, there is a social prison in the ghetto and a juridical ghetto in the prison. By this he means that there

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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4 years

Now reading & grading my students' book review assignments on this great work by @otaspinar

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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@KarenAttiah

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“If your moral compass is attuned to the suffering of only one side, your compass is broken, and so is your humanity.” —N. Kristof @NickKristof

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@DrKarimWafa No, never!Condemning civilian killings by anyone will enable you to claim the moral superiority justifiably Such principled stance makes you a true believer if you’re a Muslim At the bare minimum, it makes you a good human being, which is not insignificant in this kind of world

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@Beltrew

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Israeli Ambassador: “Hamas is in charge of safety of Palestinians”! Hmm. I thought Hamas is designated as terrorist by Israel—Didn’t know Israel is officially recognizing Hamas authority

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1 year

Source: @nytimes

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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4 years

Personal update: I'm leaving my role @ArabCenterWDC and assuming a policy analyst role in US government (No, not intelligence :)) I want to thank my colleagues at ACW, truly amazing professionals! For my students: I'll continue teaching at AU, see you in campus after the crisis

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Mustafa Gurbuz

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For #Turkey , the Biden era means the end of cell phone diplomacy My latest analysis @ArabCenterWDC , citing the works of @hbarkey @otaspinar @MichaelEOHanlon @aykan_erdemir @MerveTahiroglu @amberinzaman @nateschenkkan @EricLiptonNYT @BenWeiserNYT

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It just shows #Turkey 's serious challenge in #Idlib in the long-term. He also adds "while Aleppo, Hums, and Hama are crying for help, it's a useless effort, and thus, those who join (the Turkish campaign) will be tormented in the Judgment Day." #Syria

Wladimir van Wilgenburg

@vvanwilgenburg

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HTS cleric Abu al-Yaqzan al-Masri say participating in Turkish attack on east of the Euphrates against 'infidel Kurds' is haram [forbidden] h/t @Step_Agency

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Ironically, it is #Turkey ’s extreme militarism that enables #Iran and its militias to double-down in violating sovereignty of #Iraq and #Kurdistan . And US is maybe too late to recognize this symbiotic antagonism. My new piece @ArabCenterWDC

Turkey’s Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in Iraq

Head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization Hakan Fidan’s recent visit to Baghdad was an attempt to heal wounds that were opened during a diplomatic row between Turkey and Iraq over a July 20...

arabcenterdc.org

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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A complete, total misreading of Washington. #Turkey has lost both democrats & republicans long ago. Turkish government had its best opportunity w the Trump administration, as it was most receptive for transactional deals & did not care about human rights.

Deniz Ülke Kaynak Arıboğan

@DenizUlke

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Trump’ın politikalarına yönelik tepki ABD’de çok yüksek. Destek oranı % 39-40 civarında. Bu konuda Demokratlarla Cumhuriyetçiler arasındaki fark tarihi zirvesinde. ABD’de ve dünyada Türkiye’nin arkasına alabileceği dev bir kitle var. #PublicDiplomacy

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For the first-time ever, China gets involved in the Kurdish issue--sending a clear message to #Turkey that Beijing will retaliate if Ankara continues to meddle in the Uyghur issue @Diplomat_APAC

Amid Tensions With Turkey, China Is Putting the Kurdish Issue in Play

Responding to Turkey’s stepped up rhetoric on Uyghurs, Beijing is taking aim at an ethnic issue sensitive to Ankara.

thediplomat.com

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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Dr Camas lost his academic job by Presidential decree (like thousands who were fired by bogus terrorism charges) He was winning his bread as a construction worker until his death by a workplace accident. As a biomedical engineer, he had 24 SCI index publications w 232 citations

Yaşar Usta

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2016 yılında KHK ile işinden atılan ve daha sonra inşaatta çalışırken iş cinayetinde hayatını kaybeden Doç. Dr. Mustafa Çamaş, biyomühendislik alanında yaptığı bilimsel çalışmalarıyla biliniyordu. Camaş’ın SCI Index’ine giren 24 araştırması, makalelerine ise 232 atıf yapılmıştı.

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My next guest at The House of Wisdom is @Istanbultelaviv on his wonderful book that examines the Young Turks and the politics of #Palestine Stay tuned @AhvalPod @ahval_en

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@60Minutes May these innocent children under the Erdogan regime have a bright future to uphold the rule of law, Amen!

News About Turkey - NAT

@NewsAboutTurke1

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The last moments before they (both parents) are sent to prison in #Erdogan 's #Turkey .

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

6 years

Major shift. Pentagon 2 weeks ago: If SDF's Kurdish fighters in the east moves to #Afrin , they risk losing our support. Pentagon today: Hundreds of Kurdish & Assyrian fighters across eastern #Syria have left to oppose #Turkey in Afrin. We'll support #SDF .

Some U.S.-Backed Syrian Fighters Leave ISIS Battle to Counter Turkey

Syrian fighters who played a critical role in the collapse of Islamic State have begun leaving that operation to oppose Turkey’s offensive against Kurds along its border with Syria, officials say.

www.wsj.com

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

3 years

At The House of Wisdom, I hosted @prof_ahmetkuru on his latest book. We discussed the rise and fall of Islamic Golden Age, the birth of "ulema-state alliance," how Muslims were left behind in the modern era, and the ills of rentierism @ahval_en @AhvalPod

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6 years

Despite Tillerson's assuring statements in Ankara, Pentagon pledges to double AK-47 supplies to SDF #YPG #Turkey #Syria

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Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

6 years

"Erdogan used to rely on Turkey’s best and brightest—until he replaced them with its worst and dimmest" This piece hits the nail on the head

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@jconricus @cnni @andersoncooper

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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Textbook definition with no comment: Terrorists depict innocent civilians as “complicit” people in the crime, thus, dehumanize these civilians and make them a target of attack. Source: J. Goodwin “A Theory of Categorical/Indiscriminate Terrorism”2006

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Despite Western media frenzy, the protests are NOT in massive scale: ranging from dozens to thousands in 7 cities. Yet, the regime's response will shape the trajectory of the events as organizers call for huge demonstrations over the weekend #Iranprotests

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‘I just want my mother’: Struggle to care for orphans after the quakes— “As local officials tried to match survivors w their mothers and fathers, they found they had never known some of the families at all” ⁦ @leloveluck ⁩ ⁦ @salwangeorges ⁩ ⁦

‘I just want my mother’: Syria, Turkey struggle to care for orphans after quakes

Families and authorities in Turkey and Syria are still trying to figure out how many children have been orphaned by the quakes, and how to care for them.

www.washingtonpost.com

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

7 years

Good to remember that the Mayor of #Rotterdam is a European Muslim, of Moroccan origins. And apparently he is smart:

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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What is on Erdogan’s mind? My analysis ⁦ @ArabCenterWDC ⁩ Erdoǧan’s Calculations as the #Israel - #Gaza Conflict Escalates

Erdoǧan’s Calculations as the Israel-Gaza Conflict Escalates

On October 20, during Friday prayers at the historic Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul, Ali Erbas, the head of Turkey’s state-run religious affairs directorate, stood before an emotional crowd of...

arabcenterdc.org

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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A number of issues seem to be conflated on Erdogan's invasion threats to #Syria : 1. This is Erdogan's push for F-16s. But, it may receive backlash from the Congress. 2. Even if Turkey gets F-16s, a military operation is most likely--closer the elections, it's better for Erdogan

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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@nytimes Looks like he was inspired by Erdogan’s new Presidential system, which has destroyed Turkey dramatically

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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These 3 children are living with their grandparents for years now, as their parents—teachers at Gulen schools—, are still suffering behind the bars. Father got 19 years, been in jail for almost 8 years, in solitary confinement since 2017—and their mother is imprisoned since 2020

Halime Nur

@Halimenur_123

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Ayşe, Mehmet MELEŞ çifti tutuklu. Ikiside eğitimci insanlar. Mehmet bey 19 yıl ceza aldı ve 8 yıldır Çorum da hücrede Ayşe hanım 7,5 yıl ceza aldı ve İzmir'de cezaevinde 3 tane çocukları yıllardır anne ve babasız Manisa'da ninelerinin yanında kalıyor. insanHaklarına Uyulmazsa

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

2 years

The challenge to translate Sezen Aksu's response to Erdogan was joyful! I'd welcome your literary criticism to improve it @liselhintz

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

7 years

Apparently Spain needs to learn from #Iraq and #Kurdistan how to handle referendums in a civilized manner #Catalonia

Conflict News

@Conflicts

7 years

VIDEO: Spanish police fire rubber bullets at #CatalanReferendum voters - @XabiBarrena

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2 years

By allowing HTS’ recent growth beyond Idlib, #Turkey aims to establish SDF-type of control zone, thus, increase its leverage against Damascus Excellent report by ⁦ @amberinzaman ⁩

Are Syria’s HTS jihadis Turkey’s new friends?

After Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the jihadi faction that runs the northwestern province of Idlib, moved into Afrin, the question of where Turkey stands in this power grab is of critical importance.

www.al-monitor.com

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

7 years

A Turkish family has disappeared in Pakistan, and suspicion turns to intelligence agencies

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

@hdpdemirtas “Asrın katliamı”nı yapanlarda #istifa edecek yürek olmaz Başkan

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 years

"Turkey’s job is to get to bottom of who orchestrated the coup. But that requires setting aside conspiracy theories"

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 months

Among the few remaining vocal advocates for human rights in #Turkey , Huda Kaya, was arrested. She will likely to face terrorism charges—typical punishment to those critical of the regime. Hamas can’t get to Turkey’s terrorism list, as it is reserved for Erdogan’s opponents

Yasemin Çongar

@YaseminCongar_

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İyi insan, yorulmaz insan hakları savunucusu #H üdaKaya tutuklandı. Hem de dokuz yıl önceki olaylarla ilgili, iki buçuk yıldır süren Kobani Davası kapsamındaki bir soruşturmadan!

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Join us for a GREAT panel on #Syria with @aaronstein1 @AmyAustinHolmes @joshua_landis @daphnemccurdy Register here: @IMESatAU @AU_SIS @AUCRGC @AU_SPA @AUResearch @AmericanU

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 months

Fuel to fire 🔥 Not only a betrayal to just cause of Palestinian people but also a betrayal to Islam’s universal command, “Whoever kills an innocent person, it shall be as if he has killed all of humanity (Quran 5:32)

Younis Tirawi | يونس

@ytirawi

8 months

🚨Hamas spox man, Abo Obeida: “After multiple massacres, we regret & are sad to announce that every Israeli massacre or an attack without prior warning on Palestinian homes, will be met with an execution of an Israeli captive and we will publish recording of each execution.”

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Today’s wave of mass detentions (their crime: helping prisoners’ families!) is the best proof that the Erdoğan regime will not return to the rule of law despite the European Court’s recent rulings. #Turkey takes a nosedive to the bottom in human rights abuses—shame after shame

Sevinç Özarslan

@sevincozarslan

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Altın Portakal krizinin yaşandığı Antalya'da bu sabah 52 KİŞİ GÖZALTINA alındı. Ali Yerlikaya'nın paylaştığı, Kemal Öztürk gibi gazetecilerin alkışladığı bu videonun arka planındaki gerçek şu: Anne-babası tutuklu birçok çocuk bugün mağdur edildi. Dünyanın hiçbir yerinde

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Now, Bafel Talabani calls it "tactical withdrawal." But, many Kurds are calling it purposeful betrayal.

Rudaw English

@RudawEnglish

7 years

#Bafel #Talabani : #PUK chose 'tactical withdrawal' from #Kirkuk after casualties

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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As Kurds are the king-makers in #Istanbul re-run elections and Erdogan aims to win some of them back, #Turkey 's opposition leader now calls for legal arrangements for education in Kurdish language. A rare comment on Kurdish rights by CHP since summer 2015

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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Islamism’s emphasis on an idealized Muslim ummah has been distorted by the modern nation-state framework. Ummah was reconstructed as “nation” rather than “community;” the Prophet was imagined as a state leader rather than a community leader of a multicultural/multireligious city.

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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Erdogan’s grandeur 1000-room palace and the victims— By @HikmetiTabiyeci

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

5 years

Graham added that "heavy weapons" in particular should be taken away. Earlier, however, Tillerson stated "We have never given heavy arms to the YPG so there is none to take back" Who do you think lying here? #Syria #Kurds #Turkey

Tillerson: Kurds never got heavy weapons from US

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the U.S. has “never” given the Syrian Kurdish militia heavy weapons.

www.armytimes.com

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

How can we get the attention of American celebrity social media influencers to this heartbreaking and growing tragedy? @WajahatAli @hasanminhaj @lsarsour @rabiasquared @DaisyKhan

Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

A desperate father to his daughter: “Say a word!” #TurkeySyriaEarthquake

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 years

A powerful piece by @will_mccants @usislam

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

Erdogan’s voters knew the widespread corruption. But, for the first time, they awoke to see how corruption and nepotism have devastated the state institutions

Arab Center Washington DC

@ArabCenterWDC

1 year

#Erdogan now faces one of the most significant tests of his decades-long political career because the recent earthquakes have exposed widespread malfeasance and ineptitude. Read this analysis by @Mustafa__Gurbuz .

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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@HurAyse Rekabet falan kalmadı, buz gibi otoriter bir rejim artık

Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

1 year

Turkey has long been called “competitive authoritarian” regime in political science literature. It does not make sense anymore Without independent judiciary & checks and balances, Erdogan regime has deployed media armies with fake videos, outrageous lies, and repeated propaganda

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I noticed that some struggled grasping Walzer’s logic here: An occupying military lacks any incentive to care about civilians when they know that they won’t have “staying power.” When evaluating war crimes, the international law considers how calculations— “military objective”

Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 months

Michael Walzer on guerrilla warfare when a military can win particular battles with no staying power: “…The war cannot be won and should not be won. It cannot be won, because the only available strategy involves a war against civilians; and it should not be won, because the

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Excellent analysis on complex dynamics that shape Erdogan-Assad rapprochement --by @amberinzaman

Turkey’s overtures to Assad all about crushing Syrian Kurds’ autonomy

Turkey’s security establishment remains immutably opposed to the consolidation of any form of Kurdish autonomy in Syria that would mirror Kurdish gains in neighboring Iraq.

www.al-monitor.com

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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@SenFettermanPA Yeah, we should take the word of Israel’s PM seriously instead 👇

Mustafa Gurbuz

@Mustafa__Gurbuz

8 months

Textbook definition with no comment: Terrorists depict innocent civilians as “complicit” people in the crime, thus, dehumanize these civilians and make them a target of attack. Source: J. Goodwin “A Theory of Categorical/Indiscriminate Terrorism”2006

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@Mustafa__Gurbuz

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Kılıçdaroğlu’s de-humanizing language (“infiltrating blood vessels”) against refugees must be rejected. No ifs and buts. It must be protested outright. You can never win over a fascist with a fascist discourse

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu

@kilicdarogluk

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Türkiye için #KararVer

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Ending passages of Albert Hourani’s magnum opus, A History of the Arab Peoples, is noteworthy: The inherited wisdom of great Muslim scholars was that “it was dangerous to tie the eternal interests of Islam to the fate of a transient ruler of the world,” wrote Hourani.

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