🚨 BISA call for expressions of interest 🚨 BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026 🌟 Taking place 25 February 2026 @ FCDO in London this is an amazing opportunity for your university and students alike! 🎉 Find out more and express your interest now by 11 Dec 👉 https://ow.ly/bgV950XwTTm @julietdryden.bsky.social

Annika Bergman Rosamond discusses: 'The protection of cultural property in times of armed conflict: Ethics, gender, and coloniality' in new Review of International Studies article & video abstract 🌟 Read and watch now! 👉 https://ow.ly/6bL150XyvMt Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR

'War of movement: The political economy of conflict escalation in Colombia, 1990–8' with Oliver Dodd in his new Review of International Studies #openacces article Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR 📚 Read here now! 👉 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0260210525101411

🚨Want to improve your teaching? Applying for a Teaching Fellowship?🚨 Join our upcoming BISA Postgrad Network event 'Voices in learning and teaching: Participatory methods for inclusive education' 📚 With LeonieBJackson and Dr Maísa Edwards sign up now! 🌟 https://ow.ly/CGQl50XrsiL

BISA at 50: Take a look back at our first ever BISA conference with Professor Jack Holland 🌟 What notable events were taking place on the world stage at that time? And are they still relevant in IR today? 🎉 Read here now 👉 https://ow.ly/RqvL50Xqolq @julietdryden.bsky.social

Exciting event coming up!

'Reimagining internationalisation in International Studies' 🌎 Focussing on the role & benefits of scientific associations w/ Simon Rushton Daniela Irrera & Marianna Charountaki 🎉 Joint with International Studies Association & European Consortium for Political Research 👉 https://ow.ly/JURC50XoeLo

BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives – The new dimensions of foreign policy (1975!) with Professor Jack Holland 🌟 Looking back at the themes of the first BISA conference, which took place in 1975. 🎉 Read here now 👉 https://ow.ly/RqvL50Xqolq @julietdryden.bsky.social

Are you a BISA member and know somebody that wants to join? Our BISA referral scheme allows current members to receive three months free BISA membership added on to the end of their membership for every new member they refer! 🎉 Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/34K250XoeCI @julietdryden.bsky.social

The latest in IR - Autumn book round up 📚 Check out the fascinating books our BISA members have published! 🎉 Including: Thomas Gregory, Rosie Walters, Dr Claire Yorke, University of Exeter Press Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies and so much more! 🌟 Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/PqE450Xp8Xu

🚨 Upcoming event 🚨 Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Human Rights WG Book talk on the fantastic book Securing the Sahel 📚 'A 'security traffic jam' or networking missions in Mali?' with Nina Wilen 🎉 Held on 19 November sign up now 👉 https://ow.ly/IRhp50Xp9bs Oxford University Press

'Global development cooperation at a crossroads: what ground rules for partnership in a fragmented world?' 🌍 An upcoming Global Politics and Development WG event held in collaboration with the Global Crises and Development EADI WG 🎉 Sign up now! https://ow.ly/MIwo50XmhTu

“Having seen the incredible talent of young BISA scholars, and knowing the difficult situation they face at the beginning of their career, the AspIRing Scholars Fund is a cause well worth supporting.” - Roland Bleiker 🌟 Donate to make a difference today! 👉 https://www.bisa.ac.uk/give/donate

'Strategic alignment: Explaining Iran's integration of offensive cyber operations into its military strategy' 19 November with International Studies and Emerging Technologies Working Group 🌟 With speaker Eugenio Lilli it is not one to miss 👉 https://ow.ly/VJQQ50XmVQq Mike Bourne

🚨Upcoming event 🚨 'New dimensions, 50 years on: Reflections on continuity and change in global politics' revisiting the first ever BISA conference held in 1975 and looking backward & forward🌟 Free and open to all, sign up now! https://ow.ly/5EJ550XkMYK Inderjeet Parmar Pedro Perfeito da Silva

LAST 12 HOURS! HURRY UP!

This weekend is the LAST WEEKEND for #BISA2026 conference submissions! 🚨 Is International Studies ready for what comes next? New thinking, new directions 🎉 Make sure to submit your papers now 👉 https://conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-papers-0 VisitBrighton Simon Rushton @julietdryden.bsky.social

Our BISA/ISA joint workshops brought together people from all over the world 🌎 Find out all about them and why collaboration between associations is important in our review video 👉 https://ow.ly/Uo1A50Xk7Xj Dr Skyler Hawkins @chrisfeathers.bsky.social International Studies Association Audie Klotz

Currently trying to put a panel together on West African security for #BISA2026. We have 3 panelists and need at least another. If interested could you please inbox or email me? conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-papers-0 @mybisa.bsky.social @samjarvis.bsky.social @drswhite.bsky.social

Remember - our Early Career Small Research Grants are open now! 🎉 "The Grant has helped me lay the groundwork for future impact." Alex Gilder Receive up to £3,000 to cover the cost of research expenses! 💵 Eligibility requirements 👉 https://www.bisa.ac.uk/members/funding Anna Katila Nisan Alıcı

An anti-drug police operation in low-income neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro has resulted in more than 100 killings. Rio authorities’ decisions leading to such a disastrous operation should be investigated. Families of victims deserve truth and justice.

Remember - our Learning and Teaching funds applications are open NOW! 🎉 Deadline: 24 November! 🗓️ Find out all the requirements here 👉 https://ow.ly/GHSL50XiRoo Environment and Climate Politics Working Group Global Nuclear Order BISA Working Group Critical Terrorism Studies Working Group

A little reminder that the deadline for abstract, roundtable and panel submissions for #BISA2026 is coming up in 5 days! 😊

CALL FOR PAPERS: Please see the below CfP for what looks to be a fascinating panel for next year’s BISA conference. Do reach out to Nico and Mark if you would like to submit an abstract. Alternative text is available for both images. #BISA2026

CALL FOR PAPERS: Please see the below CfP for what looks to be a fascinating panel for next year’s BISA conference. Do reach out to Nico and Mark if you would like to submit an abstract. Alternative text is available for both images. #BISA2026

The Emergent Nonfiction Lab at the University of Salford welcomes Nadia El-Shaarawi for this online talk on her recent book Collateral Damages: Tracing the Debts and Displacements of the Iraq War. You can register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/collateral...

Looking to put together 2 panels for #BISA2026 @mybisa.bsky.social on #Russia's war against #Ukraine - on Russian discourse/narrative and the war, and another on #gender and the war. If anyone has a paper or paper idea relevant to one of these themes that is looking for a home, please get in touch!

1 WEEK LEFT FOR SUBMISSION! That's right, submissions close next Monday, 3 November 2025, at 11:59pm (UK time)! If you haven't sent your proposal yet, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! We're looking forward to receiving your submissions and seeing you all in Brighton next year! #BISA2026

Are you a UK-based PGR student who is beyond their first year of PhD study? Global Nuclear Order BISA Working Group are looking for a PGR officer! 🎉 A fabulous opportunity to have equal voice in the running of the group 🌟 Find out more today 👉 https://ow.ly/Hqhw50Xhr6q @julietdryden.bsky.social

25 years of the United Nations Women, Peace and Security agenda: new Review of International Studies edition by Katrina Lee Koo 🎉 All articles free to read until end of Jan! Inc: Maria Martin de Almagro, Sara E Davies, Hannah Wright, Alexandra Phelan & more! 🌟 Read here 👉 https://ow.ly/rqR450XhsZt

The deadline to apply to our new UGN is TODAY! 🎉 Looking for a Chair, Vice chair and 2 to 3 other committee members who will lead our new undergrad network through its first year - do not miss this opportunity! 🌟 Applications here 👉 ow.ly/xjCr50Xibhw @julietdryden.bsky.social

Amazing opportunity to apply for a The Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowships held at the University of East Anglia 🎉 Aiming to provide career development opportunities for those at an early stage of their academic careers 🌟 Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/6ucc50XgN8Y

25 years of the United Nations Women, Peace and Security agenda - a new collection from @risjnl.bsky.social complied by Katrina Lee Koo. Browse here - https://cup.org/4oAmXZq cc @mybisa.bsky.social

BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives – 10 Years of the European Journal of International Security 🎉 Join Tim Edmunds as he looks back at the creation of our journal European Journal of International Security in 2016! 🌟 Read here now 👉 https://ow.ly/eHKx50XgnUO Andrew Mumford

Calling all undergrads! 🎉 We are looking for a Chair, Vice chair and ⅔ other committee members who will lead our new undergrad network through its first year - a chance to get involved in the world of IR! 🌟 Deadline: 27 October 👉 https://ow.ly/ICTs50XgLNV @julietdryden.bsky.social

CMWR and CEEUPS are holding a joint conference in spring 2026, themed around women’s experiences in the military and uniformed public services. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 5pm on Friday 28 November 2025. www.centreformilitarywomensresearch.com/cmwr-confere...

#BISA2025 was fantastic and we can't wait to see you all again at #BISA2026! Looking forward to receiving your submissions ✨

Our Learning and Teaching funds applications are open NOW! 🚨 For funding up to £3,000 to conduct a discrete piece of research related to pedagogy/teaching (must have been a BISA member for over 6 months)🌟 Deadline: 24 November! 🗓️ Requirements here 👉 https://ow.ly/MRxi50Xfo7N

Have you been awarded your PhD within the last five years? Our Early Career Small Research Grants are open now! 🌟 Apply for a grant of up to £3,000 to cover the cost of research expenses! 🎉 Eligibility requirements 👉 https://www.bisa.ac.uk/members/funding Anna Katila Nisan Alıcı

CMWR and CEEUPS are holding a joint conference in spring 2026, themed around women’s experiences in the military and uniformed public services. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 5pm on Friday 28 November 2025. www.centreformilitarywomensresearch.com/cmwr-confere...

The fabulous @oulakadhum.bsky.social and I are planning on putting together a panel on diaspora politics and decolonization for @mybisa.bsky.social annual conference, if anyone is interested in joining?! More info below, please get in touch via [email protected]

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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS I am recruiting nationals of Nepal, Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations who are family members of veterans and serving personnel in the UK military to take part in my PhD research at @angliaruskin.bsky.social Please contact me for more info and/or share this advert!

What's new at RIS? Keep up to date on our latest articles either through our First View page or by becoming a member of BISA! First View 👉 buff.ly/uE7OBty @mybisa.bsky.social

Our Early Career Small Research Grants and Learning and Teaching funds open TODAY! 🎉 You must have been a BISA member for over 6 months to apply and the deadline is 24 November! 🌟 Eligibility requirements 👉 www.bisa.ac.uk/members/fund... @julietdryden.bsky.social @juanitamarieelias.bsky.social

Happy Monday! ☀️ Have you sent your submission yet? What are you waiting for? We are OPEN until the 3rd of November, so HURRY UP! The process is really straightforward, but we are here to help if you have any questions. #BISA2026

Warned against this on a security Roundtable @mybisa.bsky.social. Critical scholars increasingly engaging in the sort of gatekeeping positivists used to employ. Big dept like Warwick claiming singular critical identity. Radical idea: why not pick the finest scholar? www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOZ241/p...

🚨Our Oct newsletter is out and it is a good one! 🚨 inc: - A year in working groups - 2024/25 🌟 - Our #BISA2026 conference keynote announced 🎉 - Introducing our new BISA chair Juanita Elias 📝 - Could you be the next Foreign Policy Working Group convener? 🌎 Read here 👉 https://ow.ly/ojXx50Xce2A

We’re now on LinkedIn! The Critical Studies on Terrorism (CTS) Working Group has officially joined LinkedIn — and we’re thrilled to share updates from our growing community. Follow us there for regular updates on our work, our conferences, and how to get involved! www.linkedin.com/in/cst-bisa-...

🚨NEW🚨 We are launching a new Undergraduate Network for IR & Foreign Policy with British Foreign Policy Group for undergrads across the UK to learn, engage, and network in ways that go beyond the classroom 🌟 First meeting on Weds 👉 https://ow.ly/b3jw50XajTR Evie Aspinall @julietdryden.bsky.social