Edinburgh's International Relations Research Group

Erased: A History of International Thought Without Men Join us for a talk and discussion of Professor Owens’ new book, ‘Erased: A History of International Thought Without Men'

Join us March 19 for a talk and discussion of Professor Patricia Owens’ new book, ‘Erased: A History of International Thought Without Men'

Co-sponsored by the Gender & Politics Research Groups and Critique: Centre for Ethics and Critical Thought

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/erased-a-h...

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After Nord Stream: four security dilemmas in critical maritime infrastructure protection Measures intended to protect critical marine infrastructure against persistent hybrid threats can generate unintended vulnerabilities and dilemmas. This ar

Professor @andrewwneal.bsky.social, next week's speaker, has a new piece in International Affairs:

After Nord Stream: four security dilemmas in critical maritime infrastructure protection url: academic.oup.com/ia/article/1...

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In our latest issue, Annika Bergman Rosamond contends that the protection of cultural heritage in armed conflict is militarized, and informed by "notions of protection that are broadly western-centred and masculinised." This article is #OpenAccess now!

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Coming up next week we have Professor Andrew Neal (Edinburgh) presenting his paper 'Inscribing National Security Documents and the Making of a Global Threat Lexicon.'

This is a pre-read seminar so get in touch if you'd like to join!

Monday, Feb 2, 1-2pm CMB 3.15

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Several academics at a desk in discussion

Group of academics around an oval table in discussion

We kicked off this semester's programme with a fascinating discussion of @laurenrogers.bsky.social paper on ontological security and discourses of state 'loneliness'

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Welcome to the Edinburgh IR Research Group Bluesky! We have an exciting lineup of speakers this semester.

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