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Events

International Law and Politics Working Group: ideas workshop and introduction

8 January 2026, Zoom, Online

Teaching ethics in dark times

14 January 2026, Zoom, Online

Book talk: Nigerian Security - The Tragedy of Latent Great Powers

28 January 2026, Zoom, Online

Benevolence in international relations

19 February 2026, Zoom, Online

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Latest from BISA

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Call for papers: European Security in the Age of Trump and Putin

Submit a paper to be a part of the European Security virtual ninth annual workshop.

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Review of International Studies podcast - episode six

In the sixth podcast episode, Seb Kaempf discusses Restraining War with Thomas Gregory.

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World heritage and inter/national cultural prestige

Elif Kalaycioglu discusses the key points from her new RIS article.

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Review of International Studies podcast - episode five

In the fifth podcast episode, Seb Kaempf discusses Global Environmental Issues with Poppy S. Winanti

REF2029 update: Pause no more!

Matthew Flinders offers an update on the ending of the REF2029 ‘pause’ and the changes announced.

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Analysing recognition multidirectionally: Canada, United Nations membership, and the Algerian question

Caroline Elizabeth Dunton discusss the key points from her new RIS article with the video abstract.

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Event summary: Voices in learning and teaching

Insights from Dr Edwards and Dr Jackson on participatory methods for inclusive learning.

BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives – Democracy and human rights challenges

Ruth Blakeley shares perspectives on events and challenges that have shaped the discipline.

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