معرفی
Ömer Turan is an Associate Professor in the International Relations Department at Istanbul Bilgi University. His research focuses on political sociology, social movements, and historical analysis, particularly examining contentious politics in Turkey through events like the Gezi Park protests and Kurdish integration challenges. His work bridges historical contexts with contemporary societal issues, exploring themes of militarism, collective action, and national identity formation. Turan's publications employ interdisciplinary approaches, combining sociological theory with empirical case studies across Turkish and Middle Eastern contexts.
His research interests encompass the intersection of sports culture with political activism, historical narratives of conflict, and state-society relations. Recent studies investigate football fandom as a site of resistance, Ottoman-era missionary activities, and legal reforms in modern Turkey. Turan's scholarship consistently addresses power dynamics, memory politics, and transformation in post-Ottoman societies.
Analysis of Turan's recent publications reveals dominant themes: sociopolitical mobilization through non-traditional avenues (e.g., sports), re-examination of historical narratives (especially regarding minority issues), and critical analysis of state institutions. Methodologically, his work emphasizes qualitative approaches including discourse analysis, historical comparison, and case study examination.
