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Here we bring you editorial and analysis on the hot topics in International Relations, including summaries from our two journals and research from our members and working groups.
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Nuclear existentialism: On the philosophical response to life and death under the bomb
The author discusses the key points from his new Review of International Studies article.
The latest in IR - autumn book round up
Each quarter we bring you updates on the latest book releases from BISA members.
Music gonna teach: Decolonising IR through a musical exploration of knowledge
Kemi George discusses the key points from his new Review of International Studies article.
A brotherhood of nations: Imagining the nation-based order during the Springtime of Nations (1848)
Arthur Duhé discusses the key points from his new Review of International Studies article.
Unravelling military aggression: Ontological insecurity, great power narcissism, and Japan’s international relations, 1868–1971
Linus Hagström discusses the key points from his new Review of International Studies article.
Anti-colonial raced capitalism in Malaysia: Contested logics, gendered repertoires
The author discusses the key points from his new Review of International Studies article.
How a Nazi occupied India’s first chair in International Relations
The authors discuss the key points from their new Review of International Studies article.
Peace in an Authoritarian International Order Versus Peace in the Liberal International Order
Oliver P Richmond discusses peace in an authoritarian versus liberal international order.
‘Pirates’, ports, politics: The Gulf (khalīj) & international society’s expansion
Ali Al Youha discusses the key points from his Review of International Studies article.
UG event series - Artificial intelligence: Thinking beyond the headlines
If you missed 'Artificial intelligence: Thinking beyond the headlines' catch up with the recording.
The best books on the United Nations and how it adapts to global challenges
Kseniya Oksamytna shares her best books on the UN and Global Challeneges. Published with Shepherd.
The best books on the CIA: real histories and not-so-fictitious stories
Luca Trenta shares his best books on the CIA. Published with Shepherd.
UG event series: Revision and exam strategies
If you missed UG event series: Revision and exam strategies virtual event, watch the recording here.
Religion and responsibility in international relations: Thatcher, Mahathir, and The Satanic Verses
David T Smith discusses the key arguments from his new Review of international studies article
How can you help us, Mr Darwin? Social Darwinism in the history of Chinese international thought
The authors discuss the key points from their Review of International Studies article.
Equity and positive change - improving EDI in funding and prizes
Laura McLeod reflects on BISA's funding and prize awarding processes and their improvement.
Why contexts matter for decolonising IR knowledge production
Beverley Loke and Catherine Owen discuss the key points from their new Review of International Studies (RIS) article.
Post-growth agrifood systems: Towards an emancipatory politics
The authors discuss the key points from their Review of International Studies article.
Why formal inclusion is not enough in global governance
The authors discuss the key points from their Review of International Studies article.
A narrative approach to analysis of covert action
Author Jack Duffield discusses his new article from the Review of international studies.
Does the new Government’s Strategic Defence Review offer a window for rethinking UK defence policy?
The security policy and practice working group conveners discuss their recent BISA event.
Back to the bad old days of the OAU? Why there has never been a Pan-African consensus on the legitimacy of coups d’état
Peter Brett discusses the recent wave of West African military coups and the threats they provide.
Critical Studies on Terrorism 2024 Conference - event review
Find out all about the Critical Studies on Terrorism 2024 Conference which took place in Sheffield.
Student voices – Moving abroad and the highs and lows of PhD life
We look at students’ experience of moving to the UK and the biggest challenges/joys of doing a PhD.
Snapshots podcast: episode eight - Dr Anne-Sophie Jung
Episode eight of the Global Health Working Group's podcast features Dr Anne-Sophie Jung.
Student voices - PhD applications and funding in the UK
We look at why five students chose to do their PhD in the UK, finding a supervisor, funding and more
In discussion: Tim Edmunds
We talk to Tim Edmunds, a new BISA trustee, to get to know him a little better.
The latest in IR - summer book round up
Each quarter we bring you updates on the latest book releases from BISA members.
Take Five - 26 July 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
Enhance Your Teaching with the BISA YouTube Channel
Read more about BISA's YouTube Channel and how we use our online resources to enhance learning
Peace on display: Examining peace knowledge(s) in UK museums
Lydia Cole discusses how BISA ECSRG funding enabled her project on peace representation in the UK.
Thinking Inside the Box Framework
J Simon Rofe discusses the project enabled by a BISA Learning and Teaching Small Grant Award.
#GlobalChallenges: Social media, pedagogy and International Studies
Read more about Dr Louise Pears' research on social media in the International Studies classroom.
The Visual Politics of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda: From the UN Security Council to Civil Society
Columba Achilleos-Sarll reports on the research she conducted with the help of the BISA ECSR Grant.
Take Five - 12 July 2024
Dominic Hart brings you the five best IR-related podcasts and readings this fortnight. Take five.
In discussion: Jack Holland
We talk to Jack Holland, a new BISA trustee, to get to know him a little better.
More than just the ‘‘Bop Lobby’’: Britain and the ‘‘independence’’ of Bophuthatswana
Daniel Feather discusses how BISA ECSRG funding helped him to further develop his research.
Militarisation in UN peace operations
Alexander Gilder discusses his research on UN peacekeeping practices funded by a BISA ECSRG.
International Relations and the non-human: Exploring animal culture for global environmental governance
Authors Teresa Lappe-Osthege and Rosaleen Duffy explain the key points from their RIS article.
Towards an abolitionist feminist peace: State violence, anti-militarism, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda
Authors Hannah Wright and Columba Achilleos-Sarll explain the key points from their RIS article.
Regime of torture: Guantánamo Bay’s ongoing detention and prosecutions of the CIA’s Rendition, Detention, and Interrogation prisoners
The authors explain the key points from their Review of International Studies article.
Degrowth, green growth, and climate justice for Africa
Author Chukwumerije Okereke discusses key points from his Review of International Studies article.
On making peace with nature: Visions and challenges towards an ecological diplomacy
The authors explain the key points from their Review of International Studies article.
Rapid response webinar recording - the ICC in Israel and Palestine: Law, politics, and arrest warrants
A recording of the International Law and Politics Working Group event from Tuesday 28 May 2024.
The future of control/The control of the future: Global (dis)order and the weaponisation of everywhere in 2074
Author Mark Lacy explains the key arguments from his Review of International Studies article.
The terrestrial trap: International Relations beyond Earth
Authors Enrike van Wingerden and Darshan Vigneswaran discuss their new Review of International Studies (RIS) article.
The best books on promoting the rule of law
Geoffrey Swenson shares his best books on promoting the rule of law. Published with Shepherd.
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