And see our site to download the paper and learn more about the workshop series: vip-workshop.github.io

The final session of the Spring 2026 #VIP Workshop happens April 8th at 8am PDT/11am EDT. Maya Dalton & Cecilia Cavero-Sanchez (@ccaveros.bsky.social) will present work on conflict & time series analysis with discussant Sara Mitchell (@sbmitche.bsky.social) Zoom Link: umd.zoom.us/j/5769616090...

We're announcing our Spring 2026 call for applications! Deadline to apply is December 5, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

How do international actors’ networks shape aid delivery? Drawing on our USIP-funded “Whose Peace?” project, our latest blog explores how collaborating with community-led efforts such as Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms is crucial to reach those most in need, especially where official aid struggles.

We're announcing our Fall 2025 call for applications! Deadline to apply is August 14, feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

📢 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS | Junior Scholars in Quantitative Conflict Workshop Fall 2025 PhD students, postdocs & junior faculty: Present your research/practice job talk! 🗓️ Virtual: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 1pm ET 📝 Deadline: Aug 14 Application below: #PoliSci #polisky #JobMarket #ConflictStudies

Excited to share our latest blog post (with Hatem Zayed and @susannacampbell.bsky.social) highlighting our ongoing work at @ripilab.bsky.social. www.ripilab.com/blog/whosepe...

My new article w Sarah Z Daly now physically published. New link for 50 free copies in next post, write me for one if it runs out. See pinned thread for details. "Whose Side Are You On? Balancing Impartiality and Proximity in the Study of Civil Wars" @bostoncollege.bsky.social #Conflictsky #Polisky

Apply now! Internship for MA student in the DMV: RIPIL & the Wilson Center are seeking a highly organized individual interested in peacebuilding or related field to assist on our Research-Policy-Practice Partnership project in spring 2025. Deadline for apps: Dec. 30th. Details: www.ripilab.com/about

A summary of key points to bear in mind as we watch the rapid developments in Syria. The situation echoes many previous developments in Syria, except the circumstances today are different in a few new ways.

@profmusgrave.bsky.social could I be added to polisky? thanks!