The return of neutral foreign policies: Eurasian developments
Neutrality policies in Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia after 1991.
Past events
Affect, embodiment and the curation of war: reconciling remembrance and social justice
A joint event organised by the IIR and EPIR working groups on the emotional politics of remembrance.
The EU security continuum: blurring internal and external security
A discussion with Alistair J K Shepherd on his recently published book.
Foreign policy analysis in the Middle East: leadership, threat perception and intervention
A discussion on Robert Mason's new textbook 'New Perspectives on Middle East Politics'.
Methods in Critical Terrorism Studies
The second of a four-part seminar series exploring the methodologies of Critical Terrorism Studies.
#TouchBaseTuesday: let's chat about the BISA PGN
Start of year event to meet the new PGN committee, discuss future events, and socialise.
Leadership and foreign policy: nuanced approaches
Leadership in foreign policy with Athanassios G Platias and Vasileios Syros.
Abolitionist thinking as an unanswered question: CPD mentorship workshop - invitation only
This is an invitation only workshop open to those whose abstracts were accepted from the CfP.
Political Violence, Conflict and Transnational Activism Working Group launch event - invitation only
An invitation only event for the founding members of this new working group.
Methods in Critical Terrorism Studies
A seminar discussing qualitative and quantitative methods used to understand terrorism.
Critical Terrorism Studies Annual Conference: 20 years of 'War on Terror'
This conference reflects on the state of Critical Terrorism Studies 20 years into the war on terror.
PhD research spotlights (BIHG and The Centre for War & Diplomacy (Lancaster University)
An opportunity for new scholars to present research, meet fellow PhD researchers and air findings.
Who still wants to be a historical sociologist?
Conference exploring the role of Historical Sociology in International Relations.
European Security Working Group AGM
European Security Working Group AGM. Open to all BISA members.
Colonial, Postcolonial, Decolonial (CPD) Annual Business Meeting
Colonial, Postcolonial and Decolonial working group annual general meeting.
US Foreign Policy Research Seminar Series: Post Cold-War challenges
This event is part of the US Foreign policy working group seminar series.
Free event: Domestic politics and foreign policies: interests, articulation, content and impact - Chatham House sponsored roundtable
The third BISA 2021 public event exploring the relation between domestic and international politics.
IHR International History Seminar – British International History Group PhD Talks 2020-21
5 minute PhD talks as part of the IHR International History Seminar Series. Sponsored by the BIHG.
Free event: World order in the 21st century: illiberal orders, a concert of power, or a Western revival - Chatham House sponsored roundtable
The second BISA 2021 conference public event examining the ongoing changes to international order.
Free event: The Middle East, Geopolitics, and International Studies today - RUSI sponsored roundtable
The first BISA 2021 conference public event, exploring contemporary politics in the Middle East.
#BISA2021 Conference
In 2021 our conference will be virtual, meaning you can take part from anywhere in the world.
International Political Economy Working Group AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the International Poilitical Economy Working Group.
What is holding Africa back in decolonising International Relations?
What is preventing the decolonisation of International Relations? With Timothy Shaw and Toyin Falola
US Foreign Policy Research Seminar Series: US foreign policy in the Middle East
A research seminar discussing US foreign policy in the Middle East.
Book discussion: The Politics of Military Force
A discussion about book 'The Politics of Military Force' with author Frank A Stengel.
Foreign policy and genocide
A virtual event made in collaboration between the foreign policy and international law working group
Fifth responsibility to protect in theory and practice conference - 20 years: Idea, inaction, and implementation
Fifth responsibility to protect in theory and practice conference, held jointly with our partners.
Researching South-East Europe
A half-day workshop and networking session open to PhD and MRes students.
Meet the (Poststructural) Editors
Leading journal editors on how to publish in IR journals receptive to post-structural approaches.
BISA/PSA Heads of Department meeting - invite only
HoDs discuss and share the challenges and opportunities faced by higher education institutions.
Publishing: how to choose the right journal for you
Andrea Chiarelli from Research Consulting leads a workshop on choosing a journal for PGRs and ECRs.
US Foreign Policy Research Seminar Series - Contemporary issues
A US Foreign policy seminar discussing contemporary policy issues.
Critical approaches to foreign policy
An event dedicated to ontological and epistemological exploration of foreign policy.
African International Relations in the new time of global crises
This panel aims to address challenges affecting Africa's stability and political economy.
Internalities: political action and conflict within state boundaries
BISA PGN presents the third panel of our online 2021 Conference Series.
The meaning of ‘Stabilization’ in peace operations
Critical perspectives on the definition and meaning of 'stabilization'.
Health diplomacy in times of pandemic
Two interesting talks that aim to explore different aspects of global health during emergencies.
Biden's first 100 days
A roundtable on the first one hundred days of the Biden administration.
International Politics of Migration, Refugees and Diaspora Working Group 2020 Book Prize lecture
Ċetta Mainwaring speaks on winning book At Europe’s Edge: Migration and Crisis in the Mediterranean.
Terrorism fieldwork and accessing the national security state
A conversation cafe about strategies CTS scholars have used to access difficult fields.
US Foreign Policy Research Seminar Series: US foreign policy post-WWII
The USFP working group presents a seminar on the evolution of US foreign policy post-WWII.
Russia’s return to MENA: a book discussion
A discussion of Russia's policy towards the Middle East, North Africa and specifically Egypt.
Navigating post-pandemic geopolitics: Greek and Cypriot foreign policies after covid-19
Greek and Cypriot foreign policy trends and dynamics in the aftermath of the covid-19 crisis.
Finding your voice in theoretical writing
Workshop for PhD candidates and ECRs on developing a voice in academic writing.
US Foreign Policy Research Seminar Series: human rights
The second in USFP's flagship seminar series, focusing on US foreign policy and human rights.
Foreign Policy Working Group networking
An informal welcome and networking online event from FPWG. Introduce yourself and meet others.
The role of IR in a pandemic
IR research in a pandemic – what are the contributions IR can make, and what are its limits?
Postdoctoral grants and posts for IPE researchers
Discussing early career research applications to postdoctoral funding schemes or research posts.
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