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Events

Critical Studies On Terrorism Working Group conference 2026

8 September 2026, Edinburgh, UK

(En)countering violence: critical approaches to studying and representing violence, and dangerous and disposable subjects

9 September 2026, London, UK

'(En)countering Violence’ symposium keynote: Mirko Palestrino

10 September 2026, London, United Kingdom

Global Nuclear Order Working Group - Annual General Meeting

14 September 2026, Zoom, Online

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Populist realism, civilizationalism, and the right: On the intellectual history of contemporary US foreign policy

Jean-Francois Drolet summarises the key points from his new RIS article

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Snapshots podcast: episode 11 - Dr Sara E Davies

Episode 11 of the Global Health Working Group's podcast features Dr Sara E Davies.

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In discussion: Andrew Neal

New trustee Andrew Neal discusses his new role as academic freedom lead, his research and more.

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A justice approach to climate and environmental issues in Turkey's Kurdish region

Read Nisan Alici's article on research supported by an Early Career Small Research Grant.

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Call for papers: South East Europe as a site of theory, method and political imagination

The South East Europe Working Group invites applications for an online exploratory workshop.

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In discussion: Alice Finden

New trustee Alice Finden discusses her career journey, trusteeship and the benefits of working groups.

Reading sections of the Final Report in the Finnish National Theatre

Framing Sámi experiences: narrative construction of discrimination in truth and reconciliation commission in Finland

Read Anna Katila's article on research supported by an Early Career Small Research Grant.

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IR career starters - August 2026

Hundreds of relevant positions for those dreaming of a career in international affairs.

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