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As a trained political economist and a self-taught multimedia designer, I combine my analytical and conceptual strengths with my talent for communication and creativity.
My passion is analyzing and comprehending complex socio-political and -economic topics, and presenting them in an understandable manner tailored to diverse audiences.
Professional Experience
since 2021: Communication Consultant & Multimedia Designer
- saglam art
- Services & Tasks
- Social Media Content Look Design
- Social Media Content Production & Editing
- 2D Animations
- Illustrations
- Graphics
- Videos
- Paintings
- Client Acquisition & Account Management
2021-2024: Research Associate
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Middle East & Comparative Politics
- Responsibilities
- Public Relations
- International Project Coordination
- Event-Organization & -Moderation
- Acquiring Third-Party Funding
- Science Communication
- Research & Teaching
- Digital Technologies & Political Transformations
- Democratic Decay & Authoritarian Regimes
- Political Economy of the Middle East
- Achiements:
- Elizabeth Meehan Award 2023 for “Best Article” in Government & Opposition
- Dissertation 2024 with summa cum laude
- Media & Conference-Appearances:
- Conference Paper & Presentation, ECPR General Conference, Charles University Prague, September 4th–8th, 2023: Dux Ex Machina: The Political-Economic Link Between Digital Technologies and Personalism
- Radio Interview, Friday, July 29th, 2022, SWR2 Journal am Morgen:
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock visits NATO partners Greece and Turkey amidst rising tensions in the Aegean Sea
2020-2021: Academic Coordinator
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Middle East & Comparative Politics
- Responsibilities
- Coordinating & Managing International Collaborations & Partnerships
- Managing a Joint MA Degree Program
- Conducting Job Interviews
- Project Coordination & Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Event-Organization & -Moderation
- Fundraising
- Media- & Conference-Appareances
- Research & Teaching
- Political Personalism and Personalist Regimes
- Political Economy of the Middle East
- Regime Change & Democratization
- Achievements
- Acquiring €1,680 in third‑party funding for an excursion to Brussels & Bonn
- Media- & Conference-Appearances
- Conference Paper & Presentation, 26th IPSA World Congress of Political Science (Digital), July 10th–15th, 2021: Digital Authoritarianism as a New Field of Research: Transforming Repertoires or Regimes?
- Radio Interview, Saturday, May 20th, 2020, SWR2 Journal am Morgen: Curfew at the End of Ramadan: The Authoritarian Politics of Turkish President Erdogan
- Radio Interview, Thursday, August 6th, 2020, DasDing: Disaster in Beirut
- Magazine Interview, Friday, July 17th, 2020, Semana: Hagia Sophia: Turkey’s crown jewel becomes a mosque once more
2018-2019: Research Associate & Stipend-Fellow
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen, Middle East & Comparative Politics
- Responsibilities
- Developing a Ph.D. Reserach Project
- Acquiring Funding
- Networking
- Research & Teaching
- Political Economy of the Middle East
- Comparative Politics of the Middle East
- Methods & Theories of Political Science
- Achievements
- Full Ph.D. Stipend awared by the ZEIT-Stiftung Bucerius worth 43.200,00€
- Media- & Conference Appearances
- Conference Paper & Presentation, Middle East Studies Association 53rd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, November 14th–17th, 2019: The Political Economy of Personalized State Capture
- Conference Paper & Presentation, World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies, Seville, July 16th–20th, 2018: The Political Economy of Authoritarianism in Turkey
Skills
Competencies
| Project Abilities | Creative Skills |
| Project Management & Coordination | Videography & Photography |
| Public Relations & Communication | Social Media & Content Production |
| Account Management | 2D Animations |
| Reserach & Analysis | Graphic Design |
| Communication | Creative Design |
| Concept Development | Storytelling |
Programs
- MS Office
- Stata
- Adobe Creative Suite (PS, Ai, PR, Ae, An,…)
- DaVinci Resolve
- Callipeg
- ProCreate & ProCreate Dreams
- Affinity Photo & Affinity Design
Languages
| German | ●●●●● |
| English | ●●●●● |
| French | ●●○○○ |
| Spanish | ●●○○○ |
| Turkish | ●○○○○ |
| Arabic | ●○○○○ |
Publications
Scientific Publications
- Saglam, K. (2024). ‘Personalism in Turkey under Erdogan’. In Baturo A., Anceschi L., & Cavatorta F. (eds), Personalism and Personalist Regimes. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780192848567.003.0005
- Schlumberger, Oliver; Mirjam Edel; Ahmed Maati; and Koray Saglam. 2023. “How Authoritarianism Transforms: A Framework for the Study of Digital Dictatorship.” Government and Opposition 59 (July): 761–83. https://doi.org/10.1017/gov.2023.20
- Maati, Ahmed; Mirjam Edel; Koray Saglam; Oliver Schlumberger; and Chonlawit Sirikupt. 2023. “Information, Doubt, and Democracy: How Digitization Spurs Democratic Decay.” Democratization 31 (5): 922–42. https://doi.org/10.1080/13510347.2023.2234831
- Saglam, Koray. 2022. “The Digital Blender: Conceptualizing the Political Economic Nexus of Digital Technologies and Authoritarian Practices.” Globalizations, October, 1023–1040. https://doi.org/10.1080/14747731.2022.2131235
Non-Scientific Publications
- Saglam, K.(2024). Das Dicke Summer Breeze Wimmelbuch. Silverdust GmbH
- Saglam, K. (2024). Das Große Summer Breeze Malbuch. Silverdust GmbH
- Saglam, K. (2024). Das Große Summer Breeze Wimmelbuch. Silverdust GmbH
Education
2018-2024: Ph.D. Political Science
- summa cum laude
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
- “Democracies, dictatorships, and digital technologies : the transformations of politics and political systems in the twenty-first century”
- Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Oliver Schlumberger & Prof. Erica Frantz, Ph.D.
2015-2018: M.A. Comparative Middle East Politics & Society
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen & American University in Cairo.
- “The Political Economy of Turkey: An Analysis of Neopatrimonial Structures under the AKP”
- Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Oliver Schlumberger & Prof. Ibrahim Elnur, Ph.D.
2016: Exchange Term American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt.
- Arabic Classes & Courses on Development Politics
2011-2015: B.Sc. International Economics
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
- “The economics of the Mafia: can we identify regional characteristics that fostered its early development?”
- Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Jörg Baten
2013-2014: Exchange Year California State University (CSU) Chico, USA.
- Courses on Economics, Econometrics, Political Science & International Relations
Social Engagement
2022-2024: Acting Manager & Vice-President of the Board
- POLIS Förderverein für Politikwissenschaft an der Universität Tübingen e.V. (POLIS Support Association for Political Science at Tübingen University)
- Respionsibilities:
- Fundraising
- Managing & Allocating Funds for Student Projects
- Organization & Moderation of Events
- Organizational Development
- Achievements:
- Growing Numbers of Members
- Implementing an improved Website
- Increased Visibility through more Events
2014: Student Radio Moderator
- KCSC Student Radio at CSU Chico, USA
- Conceptualizing and Hosting a Radio Show
- Marketing
2010-2012: Youth Group Leader
- DPSG Youth Scours Aalen
- Planing & Supervising Group Meetings
- Organizing & Supervising Annual Camps