BISA - British International Studies Association

Submissions of papers for our 2027 virtual conference #VirtualBISA2027 are OPEN NOW 🌟 'Conflict and cooperation in a changing world' 🌍 Find all information here! 👉 indico.bisa.ac.uk/event/659/ @SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden @Jamiejhagen @CityStGeorges @unamcgahern

Given the discussion about Taiwan in the run up to the US-China Summit, it's worth revisiting this recent article by Nitasha Kaul and Mariah Thornton on cartographic imaginaries. buff.ly/p0mml0v

🇸🇪🪖 NEW: "The politics of the market and the return of Swedish total defence" by Bryan Mabee & Joakim Berndtsson. 🚀📚 Read more here: cambridge.org/core/journals/…

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Submissions of papers for our 2027 virtual conference #VirtualBISA2027 are OPEN NOW 🌟 'Conflict and cooperation in a changing world' 🌍 Find all information here! 👉 indico.bisa.ac.uk/event/659/ @SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden @Jamiejhagen @CityStGeorges @unamcgahern

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🚨 NEW: "Why US–China relations have not escalated yet: Power rise, power transition, and perceptions of resolve" from Michiel Foulon and Gustav Meibauer. 📑👉 Read, in full, for free: cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Even if you’re not presenting a paper at #DSA2026 it’s still a good idea to come and speak to people about your work and make connections. Don’t just take our word for it! buff.ly/08kK2Bb

With Felipe Jaramillo Ruiz, we have just published a summary with @MYBISA of our recent article in @RISjnl, 'Epistemic Inertia in Human Rights Expert Bodies', asking why bringing in more expert voices do not necessarily translate into more change. bisa.ac.uk/articles/epist…

🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 🏆We are thrilled to announce the 3 shortlisted authors for the EPIR Thesis Prize: Elisabeth Moerking, U Bristol Anh Nguyen, SOAS/U St Andrews (@anhng85) Bruno Sowden-Carvalho, U Birmingham (@carvalhobds) 🎉Congratulations & good luck for the final outcome!

Happy to share a new EEES event: "Paganism in the Russo-Ukrainian war" A webinar exploring neo-paganism as both a source of identity and a potential vector of radicalisation in wartime Russia & Ukraine. 15 May, 2-3:30pm, Online Info and register here: bisa.ac.uk/events/paganis…

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Our 2027 virtual conference #VirtualBISA2027 call & homepage is OPEN NOW 🎉 Submissions for papers open on 5 May 🌟 Find our call for papers here 👉 virtualconference.bisa.ac.uk/call-papers @SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden @Jamiejhagen @CityStGeorges @unamcgahern

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Tomorrow!! 'Earthrise' and the politics of seeing everything from nowhere, an Earth Day keynote from Joanne Yao (QMUL) 11am-12.30pm BST, online and free Make sure you register! @MYBISA @EbonyYoung_ @notesnthemargin bisa.ac.uk/members/workin…

And back in London, chairing “The erosion of domestic & international boundaries in #technology governance”, contributing to imp. discussions on #AI #governance #democracy & #strategy at fantastic policy roundtable organised by @MYBISA at Whitehall Court. Thank you @JulietDryden

I have participated in the 'Policy Lab on Governance and Artificial Intelligence (AI)' organised by @MYBISA. I would like to thank @JulietDryden for this timely and insightful event.

A week today! Earth Day keynote from Joanne Yao: The parts and the whole: 'Earthrise' and the politics of seeing everything from nowhere. 22nd April, 11am-12.30pm BST, online Make sure you register! @MYBISA @notesnthemargin @EbonyYoung_ @CKWeatherill bisa.ac.uk/events/parts-a…

#BISA2026 attendees! If you're going to @MYBISA in Brighton in June, I have meeting slots available to discuss new book projects and the process of publishing with Bloomsbury. Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzXyY… See you there!

What happens to economic life when meaning and value come apart? 💹 💀 Join us for our next virtual seminar as @Amin_Samman discusses his new book exploring the nihilistic moods and of contemporary global finance from cryptocurrencies to meme-stocks.

The RIS/BISA sponsored panel on on cultural heritage and politics included fascinating presentations of four papers in our latest special issue. Read the issue here on our website 👉 buff.ly/WxL7JlR