PAIS's @nicolapratt.bsky.social has a new short article out in @e-international.bsky.social 'Scholasticide in Gaza: Settler Colonial Elimination, Genocide, and the Crisis of Academic Responsibility' www.e-ir.info/2025/11/25/s...

Ben Richardson's research has been featured in a House of Commons briefing on 'Trade, supply chains and workers' rights' 📝 researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CB...

This is a great masters programme, taught by leading experts in the field. Ours is a supportive, inclusive learning environment and PAIS has very cosmopolitan group of amazing MA students. Come and join us…

Ben Clift shared insights on how growing populism threatens technocratic economic governance at a LUISS University event in Rome. The 'Sustainable Leviathan' workshop focused on macroeconomic trust and democratic responsibility, featuring experts from Europe. #Populism #EconomicPolicy

A message from our Course Support Team: 'We will be working up until Tuesday 23rd of December , but available by remotely only after December 17th until January 7th. We would also like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Festive Period and Peaceful New Year.' 🎄🎉

Japan's new PM Takaichi has caused a diplomatic stir by stating Japan may intervene in a Taiwan conflict, leading to economic backlash from China. Insights from our colleague Chris Hughes highlight Japan-China security dynamics. Read the full analysis here: www.ispionline.it/en/publicati...

Season’s Greetings from PAIS! Thanks to our incredible community for an amazing year. Wishing you peace, joy, and success in 2026!

Can art exhibitions like Tate Liverpool’s Democracies reshape how we understand democracy beyond traditional scholarship? Read PAIS Professor Michael Saward's thoughts here - buff.ly/KPzMWrU

New research from Ben Richardson explores the racial project of the National Agricultural Labourers' Union to whiten England's farmworkers and make them part of the 'deserving poor'. Read more here - buff.ly/lvcoF2i

Research from Warwick's Politics & International Studies influenced a parliamentary report on Northern Ireland's legacy proposals. Visit our website and find out more at buff.ly/3XjLsMw

PAIS' Tom Long led a workshop on "Republican Internationalism" in Mexico on 24-25 November, part of his research with Carsten-Andreas Schulz at El Colegio de México with Prof Erika Pani. Participants reviewed Long and Schulz's draft manuscript and discussed new publications.

Applications are open for the 2026 Politics of Climate Change (MA) cohort! This innovative program offers a thorough, hands-on understanding of a pressing global issue. Apply now and help shape a sustainable future. Explore more at buff.ly/NakVGmS

Warwick Alumna Caroline K Rushingwa Elected to BUILA Executive Committee We are delighted to share that Caroline K Rushingwa, a graduate of Warwick’s Master’s in Public Policy programme, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the British Universities’ International Liaison Association.

Fascinating conversation last night between Lana Tatour, @nicolapratt.bsky.social and Goldie Osuri about Dr Tatour's new co-edited volume "Race and the Question of Palestine" 👩‍🏫

@wicidwarwick.bsky.social and the Centre for Studies in Democratisation will be joined by the authors, including Shonali Banerjee, on the 11th December 16:00-18:00 in OC1.09 for the launch of their book "Horizontal Development: Shifting Power and Privilege in Aid" 🎉 📚 warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais...

The new special issue of EJIR is a wonderful and diverse look at "History and Theory in International Relations". The issue includes my article with @caschulz.bsky.social on critical junctures in IR: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... 🧵🧵🧵 @ejir.bsky.social @warwickpais.bsky.social

@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social colleagues were among those who gave evidence to the NI Affairs Committee on the gov’s approach to Legacy reform. committees.parliament.uk/publications... @feargalc.bsky.social @neophytosloizides.bsky.social @aimeejaysmith.bsky.social @warwickpais.bsky.social

🎧 Michael Saward has a new Scipod podcast out "How Art Exhibitions Offer New Ways to Understand Political Ideas" about Tate Liverpool’s Democracies exhibition 🎨 🖌️ 🔗 Give it a listen here: www.scipod.global/professor-mi...

Nick Kotucha's new article, "Back to the Future: Labour and the Politics of Financial Deregulation" in The Political Quarterly analyses Labour’s recent “deregulatory turn” and what it means for individuals and households in the UK. 🔗 Check it out here: doi.org/10.1111/1467...

The Borders, Race, Ethnicity and Migration network (BREM) will be hosting Lana Tatour next week to discuss her recent co-edited collection "Race and the Question of Palestine" with PAIS's Nicola Pratt and Goldie Osuri. 📆 4th December ⏰ 5-7pm 📍 S0.11 Register here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/...

🎉 Soraya Hamdaoui has a new publication out in Third World Quarterly 🎉 "It’s the party system that matters: anti-populism in Argentina’s Cambiemos coalition (2015–2017)" examines Latin American anti-populism from a party system perspective, in Argentina. 👓 Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/0143...

The YPCCS' annual Walter Rodney lecture tomorrow is by Professor David Scott from Columbia University 👨‍🏫 🌍 “On Losing and Gaining Conceptual Languages: Walter Rodney’s How Europe Underdeveloped Africa between Revolution and Reparation” will be at ⏰ 5:15pm in 📍 OC0.04

Julia Welland, Pleasure and Depletion in Contemporary Militarism - @edinburghup.bsky.social, March 2026 edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-pleasur... @warwickpais.bsky.social

Join us this Thursday, 27 Nov for the next research seminar in the PAIS Seminar Series! Our own Mareike Beck will be presenting "Extroverted Financialisaton: Banking on US dollar debt", based on her recent book published with Cambridge University Press 12:30-2pm in E2.02 Social Sciences Building

Did you know Keir Starmer's dad was a toolmaker? Joseph Haigh's "A Family Affair: The Uses and Abuses of Vicarious Identity in Political Rhetoric During the 2024 General Election" in The Political Quarterly, discusses the politics of living vicariously through family members: doi.org/10.1111/1467...

📢 New publication alert! 📢 PAIS's Tom Long has a new paper "Critical Junctures in International Relations: Antecedents, Contingency, and Change in World Politics" co-written with Carsten-Andreas Schulz out now in the European Journal of International Relations. doi.org/10.1177/1354...

Syria stands at a crossroads. Join us Nov 20 for a webinar organised by the Forum of Federations on Unity & Diversity in Syria — exploring federalism, decentralization, and inclusive governance. Nov 20th at Midday (GMT) 🔗 lnkd.in/dN-_nP8F

Rise of the Rest: It Takes Two Tier-Twos to Tango In this talk Prof Howe will explore how second-tier powers can promote international public values via non-traditional security and development cooperation amid renewed geopolitical challenges.

Congratulations to Özlem Atikcan, Achim Hurrelmann and Gabriel Siles-Brügge on the publication of "Spatial Imaginaries and the Geopolitics of Trade: A Constructivist Perspective", the introduction to their forthcoming special issue of Geopolitics! doi.org/10.1080/1465...

Dr Ahmad Rizky Mardhatillah Umar will be presenting his upcoming book "Constructing Asia: Geography, Identity, and the Struggle for Global Order" this Thursday, 20 November 2025, 13:00-14:30 in E2.02, Social Sciences Building and on Microsoft Teams (email [email protected] for the link)

Join PAIS's Prof. Maria Koinova for the launch of the report "Engaging the Global Ukrainian Community for Ukraine's Recovery: Democracy and Human Rights Dimensions" 📆 The launch will take place 25 November 2025 1-2:30pm GMT online 💻 Register here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais...

Warwick STAR Charity Summit 2025 Saturday 29th November | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM | University of Warwick The summit will feature keynotes, panels, and workshops as well as a Networking and Volunteering Fair. Reserve your spot now → buff.ly/bOAxWSy

PAIS hosted Patrick Le Galès from Sciences Po on October 30th for a lecture on “Metropolitan Governance as Organised Anarchy: The case of the Paris region.” For more on our seminar series, visit buff.ly/QxPYJls

Join the Borders Race Ethnicity and Migration network (BREM) next Tuesday afternoon for two panels on migration as part of the Migration Scholars Solidarity and Resistance Network global teach-in/teach-out 👩‍🏫 Register for one or both panels: buff.ly/aKDnVJk buff.ly/ItFEOPI

Coventry Peace Festival @ Warwick Join us on Nov 4 for a roundtable on Peace without Reconciliation: Lessons from East Asia Explore how history and politics shape reconciliation efforts. 📍 The Oculus, University of Warwick | 🕡 6:15–8PM 🔗 warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/events/coventrypeacefestival2025/

A new book 'The Social Foundations of Global Finance' honours the late Tim Sinclair, who reshaped understanding of global finance. Edited by PAIS' Chris Clarke & Ben Clift, it's available in paperback and open access from Agenda Publishing. More details and e-book access at: buff.ly/6VViz6k

Leadership update at BISA: Juanita Elias is the new Chair! She’s focused on: Growing membership with new networks for Post-92 institutions Embedding EDI across all areas Representing International Studies in key national frameworks like the REF Watch her video to learn more - buff.ly/R0M4y1X

Join the online roundtable "80 Years After the War" on Thursday 16th October, 14:15-16:00 (UK Time) via Microsoft Teams. Explore national perspectives on World War Two in East Asia and understand the impact of its memory on politics at various levels. For an invite, contact [email protected].

Welcome Week 2025 at PAIS was a huge success! The week was filled with activities, offering enriching experiences and vibrant moments. From exploring campus to community events, academic sessions to late-night fun, it was a fantastic start for new students. Here's to a thrilling adventure!

15 Ukrainian veterans joined Warwick’s first Political Leadership Programme—exploring diplomacy, displacement, and civic engagement. A powerful step toward Ukraine’s recovery. Read more here - buff.ly/9DDI5YK #Ukraine #Leadership #Warwick

Warwick’s Politics & International Studies Dept just hit 97% satisfaction in the 2025 PTES! That’s a 13% leap from last year — with standout scores in teaching, engagement, and support. Big thanks to our amazing students and staff

New publication from PAIS' Akinyemi Oyawale! Akin, with Prof. Lee Jarvis (University of Adelaide) and Prof. Michael Lister (Oxford Brookes), examines vernacular security in Security Dialogue. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

Congratulations to PAIS Associate Professor in International Development Shonali Banerjee. Her newly published book uses original research by the co-authors to establish the concept of 'horizontal development' as an urgently needed alternative to failed top-down systems.

"Dining in the dialogical, listening through the relational: ‘withness-thinking’ for development scholarship and praxis", has been published in Globalizations by PAIS PhD Candidate Raymond Hyma & food researcher Dr Elaine Pratley. Read the article now -> www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

A political theorist walks into an art gallery ... Michael Saward, "Tate Liverpool’s 'Democracies': curatorial methodologies for exploring democracy", in International Journal of Social Research Methodology, vol.28, no.4, 2025 Read the article here -> www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....

Discovering unfamiliar democratic forms - Warwick’s Michael Saward contributes to innovative new book Sciences of the Democracies. Open Access PDF: www.uclpress.co.uk/Democracies. ‘... inspiring reflection on democracy’s past, present, and future.’ Simone Chambers, University of California, Irvine.

PAIS grads, you did it! We marked your achievements with a joyful reception on 21/7 before the official ceremony. Proud of every step you’ve taken. Read about our graduation event on warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais... #WeArePAIS #PAIS #Graduation2025 #Warwick

Fresh look, same bold ideas. The Department of Politics & International Studies has launched a brand new homepage Dive in and discover what’s new -> warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/ #WeArePAIS #WarwickUni #HomepageRefresh #Politics

Akin has authored an article titled The state, Boko Haram and vernacular security: Gendering terrorism and counterterrorism in Nigeria, which he co-edited with Lee Jarvis and Michael Lister. You can read the article here (Open Access): journals.sagepub.com/doi/epub/10....

🍅 Ketchup in Far-Right Memes 📝 A new research paper on how to study Far-Right memes has been published by Dr Charlie Price in International Political Sociology. 🔗 Read it here: academic.oup.com/ips/article/...