Salim Orhan

Brief Biography

Salim Orhan is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Political Studies at Queen's University. He holds an MA from Ankara University School of Law in Ankara, Turkey, and has completed his doctoral research at the same esteemed institution, focusing on the crucial topic of constitutional accommodation in deeply divided societies. Furthermore, Dr. Orhan is currently assistant professor at Dicle University School of Law in Diyarbakir, Turkey. His extensive expertise and commitment to advancing legal scholarship contribute significantly to the value he brings to both Queen's University and the broader academic community.

Research Interests

Dr. Orhan's research interests span a broad range of topics including nationalism, ethnicity, ethnic conflict resolution/management, divided societies, federalism, multi-national federalism, human rights, and minority rights. He holds a particular fascination with the Kurdish issue and conflicts in the Middle East. Presently, his research primarily focuses on examining the intricate relationship between multinational federalism and democracy. The main objective of his research is to understand the nature of this relationship, employing a multidisciplinary and comparative approach. Notably, his research delves into the theoretical underpinnings of the connection between democracy and multinational federalism, while also conducting a comparative analysis of Canada and Belgium as case studies for democratic multinational federations. Throughout his research journey, Salim has received mentorship from Prof. John McGarry during his research at Queen's University.

Selected Publications

Orhan, Salim. A Possible Constitutional Design for Peacebuilding in Syria as a Country Divided in the Grip of Conflicts. [In progress].

Orhan, Salim. Designing Ethnocultural Identities in Divided Societies. [In progress].

Orhan, Salim (2022). The Political Theory of Johannes Althusius as a Contrary Approach to The Dominant Modern State Paradigm. Dicle University Journal of Law Faculty, 27(46), 115-167. [In Turkish].

Orhan, Salim (2020). Bölünmüş Toplumlarda Anayasal Uzlaşı ve Demokrasi (Constitutional Accommodation and Democracy in Divided Societies), Orion Kitabevi, Ankara/Turkey. Pages: 392, ISBN: 9786257294027.

Orhan, Salim (2019). The Equation of Populism, Liberal Democracy and Fascism. Journal of Ankara University Faculty of Law - Ankara Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi, 68(4), 795-840. [In Turkish].

Orhan, Salim (2018). The Doctrine of Reason of State and Teşkilat-ı Mahsusa as an Its Manifestation in The Transition Process of Modern Turkey. Dicle University Journal of Law Faculty, 23(39), 375-409. [In Turkish].

Orhan, Salim (2017). The Theoretical Framework on Language Policies and Language Rights. Inonu University Law Review, 8(2), 331-362. [In Turkish].

Orhan, Salim (2016). Power Sharing in Deeply Divided Places. Nationalism and Ethnic Politics, 22(3), 368-371 [Book review].