Reading this weekend: BRINGING PAN-AFRICANISM BACK IN AS AN ANALYTICAL CATEGORY by Daniel Mulugeta doi.org/10.1093/afra...

I'd like to read this article, but have no subscription, any help from my connections, please? mondediplo.com/2026/03/06no...

In this interview, political scientist Marc Sanjaume‑Calvet examines the constitutional status of Catalonia, the distribution of powers within the Spanish state, and the evolving debates surrounding Catalan autonomy and identity. #catalonia #spanishpolitics youtu.be/DF_SaHQZG_k

In this episode, Professor David M. McCourt unpacks the foundations of New Constructivism: where it came from, what it demands of researchers, and where it's heading. #constructivism #newconstructivism #irtheory youtu.be/oozY4W8JoSA

Political philosophy holds a special place in my knowledge and learning DNA. In my humble pro-bono channel, @theirthinker.bsky.social, I try to open up many questions regarding international relations. Often, I am inspired by great interviews like this one. youtu.be/0ZpINmi6C3o

Thank you to @reubensteff.bsky.social Reuben Steff for a fascinating conversation on New Zealand's geopolitical positioning. Highly recommend for anyone thinking about small states navigating a shifting international order. youtu.be/7woS06fgGqI

Professor Jason Ralph @jasonralph.bsky.social shares his perspectives on teaching IR. In a field as complex and ever-evolving as IR, it is great to find educators who are willing to step back and reflect so openly on their practice. LINK: www.teachir.org/professor-ja...

Alvina Hoffmann discusses how the independence of UN special rapporteurs is "rooted in a transnational social space connecting multiple professional identities, resources, and skills." This fascinating article is available in our latest issue! 📘 👉 buff.ly/5DTKhXM

Reading this weekend: “Things of Networks”: Situating ANT in International Relations Daniel H Nexon & Vincent Pouliot doi.org/10.1111/ips....

A great discussion with Professor Epstein!

This weekend, I'm reading: The postcolonial perspective: Why we need to decolonize norms By Charlotte Epstein www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edi...

NEW ISSUE from @ejisbisa.bsky.social - South-South Security Cooperation and the (Re)Making of Global Security Governance - https://cup.org/49vhA9e European Journal of International Security - Volume 11 - Special Issue 1 - February 2026 #OpenAccess

New #OpenAccess publication with @globcon.bsky.social Check it out here: 👇🏻👇🏻 @politikuhh.bsky.social @uni-hamburg.de @esrah.uni-hamburg.de @proftonylang.bsky.social @esrah.uni-hamburg.de @sassangholiagha.bsky.social

I'm researching Turkmenistan's energy relations. If you conduct energy geopolitics and security research on that, I would be happy to get familiar with your work. Or, you can recommend experts with whom I can get in touch. Many thanks!

Making Global Norms: Politics versus Science in International Organizations by Alexandros Kentikelenis & Leonard Seabrooke doi.org/10.1093/9780...

This weekend, I am reading: Identity Politics and Deep Contestations of the Liberal International Order: The Case of Europe by Jeffrey T. Checkel www.eui.eu/Documents/De...

The rise and fall of economic coalitions in the Belt and Road Initiative: case study of a flagship project in Kenya, by Keren Zhu

This month, we’re putting #OpenAccess in the spotlight 🔓️ Across ECPR journals, that means high-quality, peer-reviewed research that’s free to read and share – with no barriers for authors to publish More on the transition buff.ly/sLpzpIk @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org

The UK’s cyber strategy is at a crossroads. After a year of damaging cyber incidents & rising economic risk, voluntary guidance alone is no longer working. Our new paper makes the case for a reset of the UK’s approach to cyber security as the government prepares the National Cyber Action Plan.

⚡️New article on how to study narratives in IR ⚡️This article by @ksailormoon.bsky.social, Stefan Groth and myself might be helpful in showing how narrative analysis can be applied to questions within IR. Interesting for all practice, visuality and discourse scholars!! academic.oup.com/isp/advance-...

I'm reading: Frost, M., & Lechner, S. (2016). Understanding international relations from the internal point of view. Journal of International Political Theory, 12(3), 299-319. doi.org/10.1177/1755...

I'm reading: The turn to turns in International Relations by Charlotte Epstein and Ole Wæver doi.org/10.1177/1354...

academic.oup.com/edited-volum... Please feel free to access The Oxford Handbook of Norms Research in International Relations edited by @sassangholiagha.bsky.social @philorchard.bsky.social @antjewiener.bsky.social 👇🏻👇🏻

In 2026, I'm dedicating 7 episodes on @theirthinker.bsky.social to invite research journal editors to speak about research, methodology, and how journals have evolved. Please write your recommendations for which journals I should invite.

An excellent issue...

I'm reading this interesting article... Discursive institutionalism as a research framework: result from a systematic literature review by Ćwiklicki, M. & Mirzyńska, A. doi.org/10.1007/s111...

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In this episode, we sit down with political analyst Marc Saxer to explore his theory of Transformative Realism and why he believes we’re living through a profound systemic crisis. youtu.be/BXcDYTxmoQs?...

I have recently interviewed a great expert @herzogsm.bsky.social for @theirthinker.bsky.social where we briefly mentioned this book, so I am happy to see it officially introduced. Just its cover photo can prompt a decent debate, actually.

In this episode, Vineet Thakur unpacks the historical and intellectual foundations of Indian diplomacy. We discuss classical strategic traditions, civilisational and colonial legacies, caste and elite networks in diplomatic culture, non-alignment, etc. youtu.be/GfA8t4chTvQ

‘Students use AI to write papers, professors use AI to grade them, degrees become meaningless, and tech companies make fortunes. Welcome to the death of higher education.’ www.currentaffairs.org/news/ai-is-d...

In this episode, Martin Vladimirov unpacks Bulgaria’s evolving energy landscape in the aftermath of the war in Ukraine. youtu.be/ONo-PVbRAJY?...

I have refined and reinforced my humble project aspiring to create an international community dedicated to energy geopolitics research. Everyone is busy, I know that very well. Nevertheless, you might find some room to contribute to this initiative. energygeopolitics.substack.com/p/building-c...

In this conversation, Professor Dimitry Kochenov unpacks the paradoxes at the heart of modern citizenship, from the lived reality of statelessness to the contested nature of “real” EU citizenship. #EUcitizenship #EUlaw youtu.be/HJDFk-U1ZJQ

My new project, Teach IR, has a new interview. Enjoy! teachir.org/robert-schue...

What's @irthinker.com ? I'm answering this on Medium. medium.com/@martinzubko...

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Stephen Herzog as we explore the intricate landscape of nuclear strategy, from the fundamentals of deterrence theory to the geopolitics of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. #NuclearStrategy #ArmsControl #GlobalSecurity youtu.be/g_dvcAN4d0Q

In this incisive interview, Dr Madalitso Zililo Phiri dismantles the epistemic hegemony of Eurocentric International Relations theory and maps an emergent African IR scholarship. #AfricanIR #IRtheory youtu.be/SUi1oBH2hVE

TeachIR is my new project featuring in-depth interviews with accomplished IR educators from around the world. Professor Yoichiro Sato offers valuable perspectives drawn from his extensive academic career, sharing insights on pedagogy and the evolving challenges. #TeachIR teachir.org/professor-yo...

In this interview, Andreas Schroeder maps Germany’s gas security from short-term contracts to new gas-fired plants and LNG infrastructure. He weighs the nuclear phase-out, EU dependence on non-Russian suppliers, and the risks ahead. 100th episode Thank you for your support! youtu.be/4IQTNW8s-Ds

In this episode, Telmen Altanshagai discusses Mongolia’s evolving energy landscape, from diversification strategies and regional connectivity to the governance challenges shaping the country’s path toward greater energy security. #mongoliaenergysecurity #mongoliaenergy youtu.be/ZdYRgmUAmE0

In this interview, strategist and defence analyst Dr. Peter Layton offers a clear-sighted assessment of how Australia is recalibrating strategy, capability, and partnerships amid intensifying regional competition. #Australianationalsecurity youtu.be/114kJOFslKw

Professor Murman Margvelashvili charts Georgia’s path from Soviet-era systems to a contested contemporary energy landscape, where hydropower dependence, emerging technologies, and grid vulnerabilities intersect with strategic autonomy. #georgiaenergysecurity #energysecurity youtu.be/Saj2L3-DpwE

In this interview, Dr. Kenneth McDonagh unpacks the drivers, dilemmas, and implications of Ireland’s evolving national security posture at home, in Europe, and on the global stage. #IrelandSecurity #IrishNeutrality #NationalSecurityStrategy youtu.be/HIyOpj0QinQ

What does Georgia’s EU integration really mean for democracy, regional security, and great power competition? David Bujiashvili unpacks the past, present, and future of this pivotal process. #GeorgiaEU #EUintegration #Georgia youtu.be/Xv4gPbJoZV4

In this conversation with Professor Patrick Holden, we examine how the EU exercised power during Brexit, interrogating the interplay of communication, institutional structures and rhetorical strategy. youtu.be/v7n3eUtwnO0

Professor Tahir Abbas explores the multifaceted nature of modern radicalisation, examining the unique drivers, dynamics, and dilemmas facing Western societies (USA, UK, Western Europe) today as they confront a threat that is constantly evolving online and offline. youtu.be/FI_2Fv3fGu4

In this conversation, Dr Emmanuel Matambo unpacks how Africa–China relations really work beyond the headlines. We dive into debates on ‘debt-trap diplomacy’, technology, governance, and the cultural impact of China across Africa. youtu.be/FLecugmsU08

Dive into the complex world of maritime piracy and security in this insightful interview with Professor Timothy Edmunds, exploring the evolution, organization, and modern challenges of piracy at sea, grey-zone tactics and the protection of critical undersea infrastructure. youtu.be/1Yqj9SMKAKA