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Events

Decoding ideas: Enhancing critical thinking, reading and writing in academia

26 February 2026, Online, Zoom

European security in the age of Trump and Putin

27 February 2026, Zoom, Online

Speed networking: opportunities in security studies

27 February 2026, Kings College London, UK

Book talk - UK foreign office and China

3 March 2026, Zoom, Online

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Spotlight on: Margarida Gama

PhD candidate Margarida Gama shares her research interests and future plans.

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BISA at International Studies Association 2026

Find out about our sponsored panels, drinks reception and other BISA activities at ISA 2026.

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Great power competition for global leadership in artificial intelligence (AI): Reconstructing AI narratives of the United States, China and the European Union

Jakob Landwehr-Matlé, Kai Oppermann and Daniel Lambach discuss key points from their RIS article.

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IR career starters - February 2026

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

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Time frames: Crisis expertise and rapid response mechanisms

Jan Eijking discusses the key points from his new RIS article.

Event summary: Careers outside academia - From PhD to practice

Insights from Dr Dan Watson and Dr Amir Fard on transitioning from a PhD into non-academic careers.

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The Ford Foundation and the development of international relations in China

Shuhong Huo, Inderjeet Parmar, and Ferran Perez Mena discuss key points from their new RIS article.

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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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