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Events

Annual IPEG workshop: International Political Economy in a world on fire

12 September 2025, Brighton, UK

Global Nuclear Order Working Group Annual General Meeting

19 September 2025, Zoom, Online

What does the von der Leyen II Commission hold for EU digital sovereignty?

24 September 2025, Zoom, Online

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

25 September 2025, Zoom

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Latest from BISA

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Revisiting the ‘darker side’ of democratic peace: Morgenthau, reflexivity, and the role of scholars in times of deception

Haro L Karkour discusses his new RIS article along with the video abstract.

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Relational legitimation in dense institutional environments: The case of the UN Special Procedures

Monika Heupel discusses her new RIS article along with the video abstract.

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Spotlight on: Santosh Kumar

PhD candidate Santosh Kumar shares his research interests and future plans.

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IR career starters - September 2025

Over 300 internships, traineeships, fellowships and entry-level positions in IR.

REF2029: Update on Politics and International Relations

Matthew Flinders and Ailsa Henderson provide an update on the timeline and panel remembers.

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Take Five - 5 September 2025

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

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In memoriam: Professor Jack Spence - Memories from two students

In tribute to Professor Jack Spence, two of his former students share their memories.

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Call for papers: Teaching ethics in dark times

The Ethics and World Politics Working Group are asking for submissions for their upcoming workshop.

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