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Events

Gendering International Relations Working Group - Annual General Meeting

11 August 2026, Zoom, Online

Future peace with global justice in pluriversal order versus international authoritarian convergence

21 September 2026, Zoom, Online

Publishing during and after your PhD: strategies, setbacks, and successes

28 September 2026, Zoom, Online

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Latest from BISA

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The latest in IR - summer book round up

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

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IR career starters - August 2026

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

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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Global Aid Rethink - Three bonus episodes

Listen to new episodes of the podcast from the Global Politics and Development Working Group.

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In discussion: Patricia Owens

New trustee Patricia Owens discusses her career journey, books, research and publishing advice.

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In discussion: Holly Eva Ryan

New trustee Holly Eva Ryan discusses her career journey, research and advice for early-career scholars.

Andy Hom and Susy Williams sat on a sofa having a conversation

CPD Paper Prize Winner 2026 - The coloniality of exploitation in fast fashion manufacturing in the UK

Andy Hom talks to Susy Williams about her paper, interest in international relations, and more.

Lauren Rogers and Anand Sreekumar sat on a sofa having a conversation

CPD Paper Prize Honourable Mention 2026: An Indo-Pacific history from below? Kerala, the Indo-Pacific and the ocean as method

Lauren Rogers talks to Anand Sreekumar about his paper, interest in international relations, and more.

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