Dr. Mustafa Tuna

Biography

Mustafa Tuna is an Associate Professor of Slavic Eurasian Studies at Duke University, where he has been teaching since 2017. He earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University in 2009. His research work primarily focuses on the intersection of Islam and modernity, exploring how social networks, state interventions, and infrastructural changes have influenced Muslim communities, particularly in Russia. With a strong academic background that includes a M.A. from Princeton University and another M.A. from Indiana University Indianapolis, Tuna is also affiliated with the Duke Islamic Studies Center. He has contributed significantly to the field with various publications, including articles and books that delve into themes such as Islamophobia, European modernity, and the roles of Muslims in historical contexts. His recent work discusses the anti-Muslim narratives in Russia and examines literary contributions that reflect the socio-political dynamics in Russian Muslim communities.

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