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Nominations are open until 10 February 2025 for our annual prizes. There are prizes for books, research, teaching, EDI, distinguished contribution, working group of the year and more.

Events

British Academy Politics and International Relations report launch

22 January 2025, London,UK

International Political Economy webinar series: financialisation in Latin America - session 1

3 February 2025, zoom

Preparing for the Research Excellence Framework 2029

5 February 2025, Zoom

East Asian stability and power transitions in the 21st century?

6 February 2025, Zoom

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Latest from BISA

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An update from the European Journal of International Security

Our journal European Journal of International Security (EJIS) bring you their latest updates.

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BISA at 50: reflecting on the discipline and profession of International Studies

Join us at #BISA2025 for a roundtable of distinguished former BISA chairs.

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Take Five - 17 January 2025

Nathan Sadd brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.

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A-Z of IR: I is for 'International' and J is for 'Just War Theory'

Part five of Adrian Gallagher's A-Z of IR series. The series continues each week.

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IR career starters- January 2025

376 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in International Relations.

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Inaugural BISA-ISA joint workshops

Submit your proposal for the inaugural BISA-ISA joint workshop

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A-Z of IR: G is for 'Gender' and H is for 'Hegemony'

The fourth part of Adrian Gallagher's A-Z of IR series. The series continues each week.

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Children’s games and global politics: Masculinity, militarism, and the warrior hero

Lee Jarvis discusses the key points from his new Review of International Studies article.

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