@jird-jour.bsky.social
We are a generalist IR journal addressing contemporary world politics from a plurality of methodological and theoretical perspectives. JIRD is the official journal of the Central and East European International Studies Association (CEEISA).
π Our December Issue is out π
It also marks a turning point, since from 2026 onwards, we will move to continuous article publishing.
π Read more about what this means in this editorial by @ajdah.bsky.social and @matthiasleese.bsky.social: rdcu.be/eSvK8
Pssst! π€«π
Curious about the topics that JIRDβs December Issue will cover?
π We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for moreβ¦
π Changes to JIRDβs publication model
π From 2026, we will adopt a "Continuous Article Publishing" (CAP) system, where all articles accepted for publication will be integrated directly into a single annual volume.
π Find out more about the changes this brings in this editorial: rdcu.be/eNhyc
Why do states that have resisted legal resolution to their territorial disputes eventually submit to legal treatment?
David L. Gebre-Medhin @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social argues that states may accept legal settlements as a costly signal of a broader foreign policy shift.
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π Want to publish a guest-edited Special Issue or Special Collection with us?
π Donβt miss the submission deadline for this yearβs annual call on 30 October 2025!
π You can find more information on how to prepare your proposal here: link.springer.com/journal/4126...
Why do activists, who are aware of technocratic institutions' depoliticizing effect, still participate in transnational politics?
@felixanderl.bsky.social and @mariamsalehi.bsky.social show that activists consciously navigate dangerous arenas based on an aspirational politics.
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How can international actors justify their roles in new social contexts?
By analyzing the EUβs aspiration for a role in the Arctic region, Aslak Veierud Busch uncovers arguments used by aspirant actors when attempting to carve out a role in a new social context.
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What happens to digital diplomacy after Twitter?
Drawing on theories of facework and aesthetic insecurity, @ericvanr.bsky.social argues that Twitterβs recent transformation represents a source of insecurity for states, particularly liberal democratic ones.
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How did efficient mobilization in the Russia-Ukraine war become possible and lasting, despite all odds?
In his article, @reshetnikov.bsky.social reconstructs the discursive conditions of possibility for mobilization in both Russia and Ukraine by analyzing combatantsβ rhetoric.
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What is the political significance of crass vulgarity for the far-right in Brazil and beyond?
Anna Leander and @lulubats.bsky.social show that de-centering reason and re-centering resonance help explain how vulgar vibes spread, orient politics, and how they may be challenged.
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π We are excited to announce that JIRD has migrated to a new website! π
π Check it out here: link.springer.com/journal/41268
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Are you curious about the topics that JIRDβs September Issue will cover?
π Here we offer you a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more updates to come!
π€ How does JIRD approach the issue of AI and academic publishing? π€
π In their editorial, @matthiasleese.bsky.social & @ajdah.bsky.social explicate our AI policy and call on all authors and reviewers to make use of AI tools sensibly and responsibly.
π Read it here: rdcu.be/eGCFt
At @jird-jour.bsky.social, we have implemented a new AI policy that clarifies what is allowed and what is not. In the latest editorial, @ajdah.bsky.social and I introduce this policy, discuss what is at stake, and explicate our rationale as editors.
Read it as open access here: lnkd.in/eB-p4GNB
π€ JIRD AI Policy π€
We have a new policy on LLMs and other AI tools:
π« No acceptance of partly or wholly AI-generated texts
π Need to disclose AI use for copy-editing of existing texts
π Read the full policy here: www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/4...
π£ Temporary Changes to Our Editorial Team π£
π From 1 August 2025 onwards, @ajdah.bsky.social will be promoted to interim co-editor-in-chief as maternity cover for @dagmarvorlicek.bsky.social
π During this 11-month period, Ajda's managing editor duties will be assumed by @melikamah.bsky.social
π JIRD Summer Break π
β±οΈ Our editorial team will be taking a break from July 15 to August 15 to recharge.
β±οΈ Please allow for extended response times for manuscript acceptances and reviews during this period.
Wishing all a relaxing summer!
How does new expert practice in international organizations emerge and gain recognition?
Drawing on the case of arms embargo monitoring by the UN, Aurel Niederberger illustrates how trans-sectoral cliques shaped practices of the Panels of Experts and generated recognition.
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What role do local actors and grassroots engagement play in humanitarian crises?
Examining Polish humanitarian responses to assist Ukrainian refugees, Galia Chimiak & Patrice McMahon identify such ad-hoc, needs-based partnerships as an important evolution in grassroots activism.
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Thinking about publishing with JIRD? Now you have all the more reason to do so!
According to this yearβs Journal Citation Reports, we are
π in Q1
π with an Impact Factor of 2.5,
π ranking 28th out of 169 in International Relations.
π π Submit your article with us here: shorturl.at/GdAUM
What role does gender equality play in the EUβs civilian Common Security and Defence Policy?
Adopting a feminist institutionalist framework, Eileen Mullen & @dimitrisbouris.bsky.social seek to answer this question by examining three civilian CSDP missions.
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What can a feminist perspective on visuals depicting grieving mothers tell us about their transformative potential?
In her article, @agarwalamya.bsky.social reflects on the significance of art in reinforcing gendered scripts of motherhood as well as creative forms of resistance.
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We are thrilled to announce updates to our International Advisory Board!
Its members will support us in promoting JIRD as a relevant forum for scholarship on global politics and development while maintaining our regional roots.
You can find a complete list of the board here: tinyurl.com/mpwcjj5u
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Curious about the topics that JIRDβs June Issue will cover?
π We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for moreβ¦
π¨ JIRD is aware of the problems with the new submission system, and we are doing everything possible to resolve them.
β We are currently waiting for Springer to fix the issues with their platform.
β‘οΈ Our sincere apologies, and please donβt let this deter you from submitting your work to us!
π¨ Happy to announce that our editorial board has decided to permanently delete the X account of the #JIRD journal π¨
π π To stay up to date with our events, publications, and special issue calls, you can follow us here on Bluesky or LinkedIn (shorturl.at/Levf1).
See you there π π
How do ideas of sexuality shape the EUβs move toward military power and sovereignty?
In her article, @hlmuehlenhoff.bsky.social seeks to answer this question through a queer intertextual discourse analysis of the EUβs Strategic Compass.
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How does populism reconfigure diplomacy?
Ehud Eiran, Piki Ish-Shalom, and Markus Kornprobst introduce and unpack the concept of βchampion diplomacyβ as a new populist diplomatic practice.
Read the article for free in our March issue: rdcu.be/efPuD
βWhy do rentier states seek out hosting rights for major international events?β
In our March issue, @jlaporte.bsky.social investigates this question through a qualitative case study of mega-events programs in Azerbaijan.
Read it for free here: rdcu.be/eeuex
Why, despite its longstanding identity as a non-aligned country, did Sweden apply for NATO membership in May 2022? Did this decision not fundamentally challenge its ontological security?
Elvira HjertstrΓΆm & @linushagstrom.bsky.social explore these questions in our March Issue.
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