Cemal Kafadar
Cemal Kafadar is a prominent academic and intellectual known for his expertise in Middle Eastern studies. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of the historical and cultural dynamics of the region. Recently, he was in the news following controversy surrounding the Harvard University Center for Middle Eastern Studies, where he was removed from his position amid accusations of anti-Semitism, which sparked discussions about academic freedom and the politicization of scholarly work.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 4.50 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 35,938 | $2,700,000 | 1,429$ |
| Turkey | 2 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 65,838 | $720,000 | 562$ |
| Pakistan | 2 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 130,090 | $280,000 | 165$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 87,609 | $1,500,000 | 623$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,130 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 4.00 | 0.18% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 104,797 | $63,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 9 | 648,931,149 | 426,402 | $5,268,100 | 2,892$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
Cemal Kafadar was dismissed from his position as Director of Harvard University's Center for Middle Eastern Studies.
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Brazil:
Cemal Kafadar is being forced to leave his position at Harvard due to criticism of the center's programming.
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Turkey:
Cemal Kafadar was removed from his position at Harvard University amid accusations of antisemitism.
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United Kingdom:
Cemal Kafadar is one of the leaders of Harvard University’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies who is leaving amid accusations of bias.
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United Kingdom:
Cemal Kafadar, a professor of Turkish studies, would be stepping down by the end of the academic year.
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Ireland:
Cemal Kafadar is stepping down from his position at Harvard's Center for Middle Eastern Studies.
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Pakistan:
Cemal Kafadar was the director of the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University who was dismissed over alleged anti-Israel bias.
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Pakistan:
Cemal Kafadar was the director of the Centre for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University who was dismissed over alleged anti-Israel bias.
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Turkey:
Prof Cemal Kafadar was removed from his position at Harvard University due to accusations of anti-Semitism.
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