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Make a nomination for a BISA prize!

Nominations are open until 24 February 2025 for our annual prizes. There are prizes for books, research, teaching, EDI, distinguished contribution, working group of the year and more.

Events

BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2025

19 February 2025, FCDO

Lawfare: the utilisation of the law

20 February 2025, Zoom

AI and academia: Navigating the future of research and teaching

27 February 2025, Online, Zoom

Syrian foreign policy: Kurdish perspectives

28 February 2025, Zoom

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Take Five - 14 February 2025

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

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The latest in IR - winter book round up

Each quarter we bring you updates on the latest book releases from BISA members.

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A-Z of IR: O is for 'Order' and P is for 'Power'

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

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IR career starters - February 2025

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

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Call for papers: Global Nuclear Order Working Group annual conference 2025

The Global Nuclear Order Working Group of invites submissions for its 2025 annual conference.

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Country allocations drawn for BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2025

Find out which universities are taking part in this year's Model NATO, and who they're representing.

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BISA at International Studies Association 2025

Find out about our sponsored panels, drinks reception and other BISA activities at ISA 2025.

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A theory of international technology regulation

Florian Rabitz discusses his new Review of International Studies (RIS) article.

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