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Events

Africa and International Studies Working Group annual general meeting

2 July 2025, Zoom

UG event: Geographies of escalation - Disputes on territory, sovereignty and control in an ever-changing international system

25 September 2025, Zoom

BISA-ISA joint workshops

10 October 2025, Newcastle, UK

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Latest from BISA

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BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives - A landmark gathering for IPE scholars in Belfast

Julia Calvert and James Scott share their reflections of #BISA2025 in Belfast.

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The best books to understand XXIst century international relations

Matthieu Grandpierron gives us his best books on understanding 21st century IR.

Panel members at the 'fast research' panel at BISA 2025 including Lauren Rogers, Soumita Basu, David Mainwaring and Toni Erskine

BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives - 'Fast research' and perfectly targeted events

We asked some #BISA2025 delegates to share their reflections of the conference in Belfast.

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Spotlight on: Lena Schlegel

Postdoctoral researcher Lena Schlegel shares her research interests and future plans.

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Take Five - 27 June 2025

Eve Harrison-Taylor gives you a rundown of the 5 best IR podcasts and articles this fortnight.

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Making peace within hierarchy: seeing international peacemaking, world order and history from Cameroon

Jacqui Cho discusses the new article published in BISA journal Review of International Studies.

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Event summary: The future of NATO

Found out more about War Studies Working Group event 'The future of NATO'

BISA prize winners with their awards 2025

BISA 2025 prize winners announced

We're delighted to announce the winners of this year's BISA prizes.

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