Astrid Bourlond

Islamic and Arabic Studies, Political Science, Middle East, state, religion, authoritarianism, Jordan.

[Astrid Bourlond @ABourlond]

What a pleasure to see the results of long-term projects see the light of day! Let me share with you the link to my latest article on #authoritarianism and the unified sermon in #Jordan published in the British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies:
https://t.co/HNaMNpPbw7

[Astrid Bourlond @ABourlond]

Pleased to share my latest academic contribution on Jordanian Islamic policies 🇯🇴
Jordanian Islam: The Nationalisation of Higher Islamic Education Within State Religious Policies https://t.co/wZd5QDn9cb #mdpireligions via @Religions_MDPI @UtrechtReligion

[Cambridge University Press - Politics @CUP_PoliSci]

The King Can Do No Wrong by Scott Williamson - @scottrw630
Examines why some autocrats are better at avoiding blame, and why today's ruling monarchies have been surprisingly resilient.
📚 https://t.co/LiprmOPx8v

[NISIS @NISIS_School]

Have you heard yet? Our “Advanced Readings in Arabic” course is open! Refine your reading under the skillful guidance of Dr. Pieter Coppens. You can even suggest texts based on your own research! Check out the course description here: https://t.co/vjkzbmhT7g. Don’t miss out!👏

[Astrid Bourlond @ABourlond]

Here is my latest blog post on the unified Friday sermon and preachers in Jordan on the Utrecht Religie Forum (URF) 🤓
https://t.co/2Tqa3Bn1aV

[Thomas Pierret @ThomasPierret]

La vidéo de l'entretien que j'ai eu le plaisir de mener avec Stéphane Lacroix (Sciences Po/CERI) à propos de son livre "Le crépuscule des Saints.
Histoire et politique du salafisme en Égypte". Un livre remarquable d'érudition, de rigueur et de clarté https://t.co/htbLv3tOs8

[Astrid Bourlond @ABourlond]

@salma_daoudi1 Congrats Salma!!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Institut iReMMO @IiReMMO]

#DansLesMédias | 🗣️ “Il y a un côté assez indécent à remettre en question les chiffres du Hamas” - Agnès Levallois, vice-présidente de l’iReMMO sur @FRANCE24 .

🫵 “C’est une façon de déshumaniser ce conflit”

📺 L’intégralité de son intervention : https://t.co/qY2umyWuPW

[Will Christou @will_christou]

My article for the Guardian detailing a years-long intimidation campaign Jordanian intelligence conducted against LGBT activists, culminating in the forced closure of two LGBT orgs in early 2023

Activists were abducted & forcibly outed to their families.

https://t.co/9yMdKv9kqb

[Astrid Bourlond @ABourlond]

Read my last blog post for the Utrecht Religie Forum on authoritarian regimes’ control of religion 🤓

[Religious Studies UU @UtrechtReligion]

Our colleague @ABourlond has just published a new blog post for the Utrecht Religie Forum (URF) blog on how authoritarian regimes control religion: https://t.co/qdV0ewoT2T

[Lyse Mauvais @lyse_mauvais]

Coming soon: "The Hope to Return", a podcast we've been working on for months with @solin_amin and the @SyriaDirect team

[SIPRI @SIPRIorg]

Total military spending accounted for 2.2% of #GDP in 2022. Which countries had the highest military burden in 2022?

1) Ukraine🇺🇦 34%
2) Saudi Arabia🇸🇦 7.4%
3) Qatar🇶🇦 7.0%
4) Togo🇹🇬 5.4%
5) Oman🇴🇲 5.2%
6) Jordan🇯🇴 4.8%
7) Algeria🇩🇿 4.8%
8) Azerbaijan🇦🇿 4.5%
9) Kuwait🇰🇼 4.5%
10) Israel🇮🇱 4 5%

Read more in SIPRI's latest Fact Sheet ➡️ https://t.co/QyvRjTRmvd

[Anna Colin Lebedev @colinlebedev]

Je crois que beaucoup de personnes ont une vision approximative de la démographie de la Russie, avec en tête la vision d'un pays très grand (géographiquement) donc très peuplé. Notre perception de sa puissance est en partie influencée par cet imaginaire. Quelques précisions. 1/7

[Louis Imbert @louis_imbert]

A Naplouse, où l’armée israélienne a encore mené son raid le plus meurtrier depuis 20 ans. 11 morts, 102 blessés à balles réelles. L’armée explique mal l’urgence qu’elle avait à opérer dans un marché à 10h du matin. https://t.co/7m1xddnebB

[Fariba Adelkhah Support Committee @FaribaRoland]

Nous avons la joie de confirmer que Fariba est sortie ce soir de la prison d’Evin. Un immense soulagement! Nous ignorons à l’heure actuelle les conditions de sa libération.
Nous espérons la libération rapide des autres otages et sommes inquiets pour Bernard Phelan.

[Religious Studies UU @UtrechtReligion]

Our Religious Studies Department is looking for two new (tenured) colleagues! Follow the link for more information on the vacancies: https://t.co/sQSGWgOBUK

#UtrechtUni #ReligiousStudies #ReligiousHeritage

[NISIS @NISIS_School]

NISIS junior member? This amazing junior council event is this weekend! Get to know your peers and discover an inspiring exhibition together with an expert! Sign up here: https://t.co/pfqstPfbt6 @ABourlond

[Democracy in Exile @DAWN_Journal]

"Rampant economic disparities have left Jordanians in provincial towns and cities like Maan feeling angry and forgotten. This marginalization, both economic and political, is mirrored across the Arab world." -@RamiKhouri in @DAWN_Journal https://t.co/vs5qQgzk8m

[NISIS @NISIS_School]

For all our Dutch readers! A brand new edition of ZemZem is out now. This is a magazine about the Middel East, North Africa, and Islam. Find out more on https://t.co/xHSsneFKJ3 @ZemZemOnline

[NISIS @NISIS_School]

The very first promo for our stimulating and exciting conference at the university of Antwerp 12 may 2023! Together with UCSIA, NISIS organizes this conference on Islam and the State. Find out more on https://t.co/O8MnVY4dOQ! 🧑‍🎓🏫 @UCSIA_Antwerp