*PSA26 Annual Conference* - taking place 30 March - 1 April 2026, Oxford. 📍 Call for papers, registration fees, and FAQs information online. 📆 Paper proposal deadline: 17 October 2025 ➡️ buff.ly/G6WTB20

📝 Don't miss this article from the current issue of #BJPIR 'The determinants of public gender egalitarianism at the national level: Empirical evidence from unbalanced panel regressions' by Byung-Deuk Woo & Ki Eun Ryu. 🔗 buff.ly/Ks8dFkj @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

IN NEW ISSUE: Refugee Resettlement - @mgerver.bsky.social, Faten Ghosn & @mirandasimon.bsky.social draw upon a sample of Syrian refugees in Lebanon & find their resettlement preferences are 'adaptive'. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/3ZnH2Hn @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social #polsky

*PSA OPPORTUNITY* 🚨 Final Reminder 🚨 House of Commons internship opportunity. For PSA #EarlyCareer Network members who are currently studying towards their #PhD. 📆 Apply by 28 September 2025 ➡️ Full details buff.ly/VsvdQQD #Politics #Opportunity #PoliticalStudies

*PSA FILM* Watch the third film in our NEW #Equality, #Diversity and #Inclusion (EDI) Video Series. In these short films, contributors reflect on what #EDI means to them, why it matters, and the challenges the discipline still faces. ➡️

Polarized attitudes and anti-democratic orientation in the US - Ariel Malka, Christopher M Federico, Thomas H Costello & Adam R Panish examine paradoxical partisan asymmetries in current democratic attitudes. More: buff.ly/GOuVKF1 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com

If you're interested in publishing an article with us, take a look at our submissions page: journals.sagepub.com/author-instr... @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

*PSA JOB OPPORTUNITY* 📢 Join our team as PSA #Membership, Programmes & #Events Assistant (PT 0.6,Fixed term) to support with new projects and Annual Conference. Open to all including #PhdStudents and #EarlyCareerResearchers 📆 Application deadline Friday 3 October ➡️

IN NEW ISSUE: Relational Equality & Extreme Social Exclusion - Giacomo Floris develops a novel theory of social exclusion explaining how society fails to treat socially excluded individuals as equals: buff.ly/D7xSDCs (OPEN ACCESS) @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com

*PSA BLOG* “Peace is not merely the absence of war; it is the presence of justice, law, order ‒ of good government.” Today is #InternationalDayofPeace 2025. In this timely blog Dr Celestina Atom explores 'Choosing #Peace in a Restless World' buff.ly/xK068J1 #PeaceDay #ActNowForPeace

*NEW BLOG* Today is #InternationalDayofPeace 2025 with the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” Dr Aruni Samarakoon @arunisamarakoon.bsky.social reflects on what this means at this point in time. ➡️ buff.ly/QnHTOcT #PeaceDay #ActNowForPeace

📰Online First Article📰 - Free! Open Access! Future-Regarding Institutions Through a Legitimacy Lens By Masakazu Ogami, Yasuko Kameyama & Tomohiro Tasaki You can read this article here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

📣 #CPSA_ACSP26 C4Proposals Pols of Division: Conflict Community Curriculum 👉 shorturl.at/AgUow @csnrec.bsky.social @ecsac.bsky.social @ipsa.org @isa-canada.bsky.social @nyspsa.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @prairiepolisci.bsky.social @queenspols.bsky.social @uwglobalcollege.bsky.social

Call for Papers🚨 How do populists govern once in office? PSA Specialist Group on Populism and Politics journal invite abstracts for joint panel at PSA Annual Conference 2026. Moving beyond simplistic narratives, we explore populism’s nuanced realities in power. @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

All those interested must submit their abstracts until 30 September 2025 using the link below: @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

IN NEW ISSUE: Macroeconomic Sovereignty in the European Economic and Monetary Union - Stefano Merlo takes a republican approach when examining the subject. Read in @polstudies.bsky.social: buff.ly/tZiAbMV @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com #polsky #polsci

How do populist citizens understand democracy? Patricia Rehus & @steven-vanhauwaert.bsky.social find they tend to support direct democracy & are less supportive of liberal principles. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/7pI3wXn @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com #polsky

📝 Don't miss this #openaccess article from the current issue of #BJPIR 'Recasting technocracy theory and analysis: Avenues for a critical-qualitative research framework' by Adriano Cozzolino, Daniela Caterina & Diego Giannone. 🔗 buff.ly/le9bTV2 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

📝 Don't miss this #openaccess article from the current issue of #BJPIR - Volume 27, Issue 3 (August 2025) 'The democratic public and the practices of the oppressed' by Lisa Herzog & Just Serrano-Zamora. 🔗 buff.ly/eo6dR70 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

📝 Don't miss this #openaccess article from the current issue of #BJPIR 'Truthfulness, pluralism and the ethics of democratic representation' by Richard Bellamy & Sandra Kröger. 🔗 buff.ly/kDfFVrU @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

📣 New #openaccess #BJPIR article out now! 'National gimmicks as soft power strategy: WWE’s Clash at the Castle and the performance of the Cymru Wales Brand' by @daimoon.bsky.social. 🔗 buff.ly/UGQ5otS @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

Reminder! ⚠️ The deadline to submit your abstract and/or panel to our joint conference "Navigating Digital Democracy" with @psampg.bsky.social is fast approaching! ⌛ Full details on the CfP, with info on the topics for consideration, fees and prizes here 👉 www.bournemouth.ac.uk/navigating-d...

IN NEW ISSUE: Why did Australia border earlier than most others for #Covid19? Diego Leiva Van De Maele, @drjesskirk.bsky.social, @cosmohoward.bsky.social, Mariel Verroya & @saraedavies.bsky.social examine Australia’s policy at the time: buff.ly/bJgFcDB (OPEN ACCESS) @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

*PSA EVENT* #Teaching & #Learning Webinar: using LEGO® in #PoliticalScience & #InternationalStudies as an Effective Tool for Playful Learning’ with Dr. David Wilcox & Dr. Giuditta Fontana @unibirmingham.bsky.social 📆 19 November, 1 - 2pm, online ➡️ buff.ly/VEPbxAy @psateach.bsky.social

*NEW BLOG* Sunday 21 September marks #InternationalDayofPeace 2025 with the them “Act Now for a Peaceful World.” Dr Aruni Samarakoon @arunisamarakoon.bsky.social reflects on what this means at this point in time. ➡️ buff.ly/QnHTOcT #PeaceDay #ActNowForPeace

*NEW BLOG* This week will mark #InternationalDayofPeace 2025. At this time Dr Celestina Atom, Teesside University reflects on 'Choosing Peace in a Restless World' in this new blog. buff.ly/xK068J1 #PeaceDay #ActNowForAPeacefulWorld

*PSA PUBLICATIONS* NEW issue of #Political Insight is out now! PSA members can access ALL articles online, and a few are #OpenAccess including #The Authoritarian Age' by @petergeoghegan.bsky.social ➡️ Read article

*PSA JOB OPPORTUNITY* 📢 Join our team as PSA #Membership, Programmes & #Events Assistant (PT 0.6,Fixed term) to support with new projects and Annual Conference. Open to all including #PhdStudents and #EarlyCareerResearchers 📆 Application deadline Friday 3 October ➡️

*PSA TLN* Welcome and congratulations to our new #Teaching & Learning Network leads Chris Featherstone, Susan Kenyon, Simon Lightfoot and Greg Stiles who join Adrian Millican. We look forward to working with you to future TLN events and initiatives. @psateach.bsky.social buff.ly/0w33jVO

*PSA BLOG* As #British #Politics shifts at an alarming rate, does the election of #ZackPolanski signal a significant #Green moment for #BritishPolitics? By @mattflinders.bsky.social Politics and Public Policy, University of Sheffield, PSA Vice President & Founding Fellow

IN NEW ISSUE: Intra-executive dynamics & presidential popularity: Maarika Kujanen examines how party-political shifts & president/government clashes shape public opinion: buff.ly/hWb4xoU (OPEN ACCESS) @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social @sagepub.com #polsci #polsky

*PSA PUBLICATIONS* NEW issue of #Political Insight is out now! PSA members access ALL articles online, plus #OpenAccess articles including, 'Why #Labour’s Elections Bill Misses the Point' by Sam Power & Katharine Dommett ➡️ Read article buff.ly/anQI97x

@jbeisermcgrath.bsky.social and I wrote the ‘last word’ for the latest Political Insight issue @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social. We discuss the global rise of authoritarianism, its implications for domestic and international politics, and the future of democracy. journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

2/3. Key Finding: Contrary to Global North studies, populist conspiracy theories do not have strong, direct mobilizing effects on the Kenyan public. Exposure alone doesn't independently drive political engagement.

1/3. We're thrilled to announce the publication of: Populism and Conspiracy Theories: Exploring Political Effects in Kenya" by Gilbert Kipkoech, investigating the impact of populist conspiratorial messaging on political engagement in Kenya. @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com

3/3. However, referencing a "shadowy cabal" can make populist communication more effective, but only when factors like demographics & political orientation are A nuanced look at Kenyan politics! @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Read the full article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

*PSA PUBLICATIONS* NEW issue of #Political Insight is out now! PSA members access ALL articles, a few are #OpenAccess including, 'Responding to Online Threats Against MPs: #FreedomofSpeech or Regulation?' by Graeme A.M. Davies, Sarah Shair -Rosenfield, Reed M. Wood, & Rob Johns buff.ly/anQI97x

🎉 Award-Winning Article! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce that "Economic development, corruption, and income inequality" by Mathew Y H Wong has won the 2025 Politics Prize for Best Publication! @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com Read the winning article: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10....

IN NEW ISSUE: Navigating the Secular Landscape - Steven Kettell examines the religious discourse on transgender rights in the United Kingdom. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/ustNy7i @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @uoypolitics.bsky.social #transrights @sagepub.com #polsci #polsky

Politicized pejoration - @erikbleich.bsky.social, Husam AlZubaidy, Andrey Cao, Abigail Chang, Nikki Sadat, Abby Ward & A Maurits van der Veen develop the concept through a case study of the term “woke” in the US. Read more: buff.ly/bjYRMM7 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com #polsky #polsci

*NEW PSA BLOG* A hard-hitting report by @britishacademy.bsky.social illuminates UK cold spots for #HE degrees in #SocialSciences & #humanities. PSA CEO Michelle Doyle Wildman @seasonedcomms.bsky.social highlights the issues and impact.

*PSA PUBLICATIONS* NEW issue of #Political Insight is out now! PSA members can access ALL articles online, a few are #OpenAccess including, #Climate Change #Politics in the Age of #Trump 2.0 by @eebomberg.bsky.social ➡️ Read article buff.ly/anQI97x

What is one thing you’ve learned or reconsidered about EDI lately? This video with Anand Menon offers insights & challenges us to think differently about how we approach #Equality, #Diversity & #Inclusion in our discipline. buff.ly/rYu9KAq #EDIinAction #PSAVoices #InclusiveAcademia #WhatisEDI

This month marked the conclusion of my time as Communications Officer and member of the @psaecn.bsky.social committee of the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social.

How do non-party actors view far-right parties in Australia? @imogenrichards.bsky.social, Callum Jones, Jordan McSwiney & @kurtsengul.bsky.social explore perceptions & relationships within the far-right ecosystem beyond formal politics. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/RIP41sg @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

*PSA PUBLICATIONS* NEW issue of #Political Insight is out now! PSA members access ALL articles online, plus #OpenAccess articles including, 'Why #Labour’s Elections Bill Misses the Point' by Sam Power & Katharine Dommett ➡️ Read article

*PSA EVENT* Reimaging emancipatory #politics: hegemony, #populism and #political strategy today. Hosted by PSA Populism specialist group @populismpsa.bsky.social 📆 2 - 3 October, Thessaloniki, Greece ➡️

Delighted to feature in the latest issue of Political Insight! My piece describes how data-driven campaigning works in practice, challenges the dystopian narratives surrounding it, and outlines key safeguards to ensure that these techniques enhance - rather than undermine - democracy.