Episode 33: This episode discusses Bogazici University's struggle to maintain academic independence since Turkish President Erdogan decided to directly appoint the University's Rector. Joining us to talk about the events at the Istanbul-located university is Mine Eder. Mine is a Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Bogazici University and a faculty member in the collectively governed movement that is resisting the Turkish government's encroachment. The episode discusses lends insights into events at the university and broader concerns around islands of democratic governance in authoritarian contexts and the future of Turkey.
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