British International Studies Association

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Make a nomination for a BISA prize!

Nominations are open until 10 February 2025 for our annual prizes. There are prizes for books, research, teaching, EDI, distinguished contribution, working group of the year and more.

Events

Preparing for the Research Excellence Framework 2029

5 February 2025, Zoom

East Asian stability and power transitions in the 21st century?

6 February 2025, Zoom

Critical Studies on Terrorism work-in-progress session

11 February 2025, zoom

Political Studies Association and British International Studies Association head of department/head of school event

12 February 2025, Virtual

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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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Take Five - 31 January 2025

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

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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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A-Z of IR: M is for 'Money' and N is for 'Nuclear Weapons'

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

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The best books that explore the role of neutral countries in times of war, and in shaping the world

Edward Corse shares his best books on the role of neutral countries. Published with Shepherd.

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Time to rethink climate in/vulnerability

Dr Charlotte Weatherill discusses the concept of 'climate vulnerability'.

Several politics and IR students taking part in the BISA climate simulation event at Chatham House

New British Academy report confirms the popularity of Politics and International Relations degrees in the UK

New British Academy report shows an increase in PIR enrolments in the UK and a higher median salary.

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Norm expressivism and punishment in International Relations

Cornelia Baciu discusses the key points from her new Review of International Studies article.

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