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Events

Benevolence in international relations

19 February 2026, Zoom, Online

Trump, US foreign policy, and international law

24 February 2026, Zoom, Online

BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026

25 February 2026, London, UK

European security in the age of Trump and Putin

27 February 2026, Zoom, Online

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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 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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Feminising diplomatic work: Driving devaluation?

Bahar Rumelili and Rahime Süleymanoğlu-Kürüm discuss the key points from their new RIS article.

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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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Event summary: From PhD to postdoc - Strategies, fellowships, and real-world insights

Insights from early-career researchers and academic leaders on postdoctoral pathways.

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Keeping the human in the loop: Reassuring educators in the age of AI

A briefing drawing on insights from one of our 2025 BISA-ISA joint Workshops.

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Call for abstracts - Postgraduate Network 'Meet the Editors' 2026

Apply now for one-to-one feedback on a draft paper at the BISA 2026 conference in Brighton.

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