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CSSN Primer: Climate Obstruction in the UNFCCC Obstruction has become a defining feature of the UNFCCC process, shaping both the pace and substance of global climate agreements. It is often subtle and context-specific, making it difficult for […]

COP30 is next week and we can expect to see countries OBSTRUCTING effective policymaking!

I’m excited to share this NEW policy brief on Obstruction in the UNFCCC from our @cssn.org working group

Download here: cssn.org/cssn-primer-...

@cop30brazil.bsky.social

Those researching anything climate - please read, reshare and consider signing this open letter ⬇️

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Kicking off the new academic year with a 6 months research stay in beautiful Brussels 🇧🇪🧇 Grateful to @nathaliebrack.bsky.social for the support and excited to engage with colleagues here at Cevipol @sciencepoulb.bsky.social!

📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...

Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference.

🔝 This week: Electoral + Voting Behaviour & Climate Politics

▶️ Electoral + Voting Behaviour

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📢 Our biannual #EarlyCareer #IR conference in beautiful Tutzing will take place in late February 2026! @dvpw.bsky.social @apbtutzing.bsky.social

Check out the #CfP and apply until 30 Sep! Feel free to share in your networks ✨
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Also, next time you travel to Prague, try and take a train via Dresden - views are stunning! Catch a seat on the left side, direction of travel 🚂

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Charles bridge in Prague at dawn, lights reflecting in the water

It’s a wrap! ✨

A big thank you to Lisbeth Zimmermann and @raffaelemstr.bsky.social for organising this wonderful workshop on international politics of the far-right at #ecprjs25. Discussions, atmosphere, location - it’s been a 10/10!

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The #ECIB workshops have come to an end today 👋
For the first time we’ve tried out a workshop format for #EarlyCareer researchers in IR - and I’d say with great success!

A big thank you to @apbtutzing.bsky.social and to my dear team at @ecib-dvpw.bsky.social for making it possible ☀️

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Yesterday Lilli Banholzer and Jan Busse joined us in beautiful Tutzing for an meet the editor discussion 📰

Thank you for the valuable input on how to publish in @zibjournal.bsky.social as #EarlyCareer researchers!

@apbtutzing.bsky.social

Stay tuned ✨

PEC 2025 | EISA We are delighted to invite you to the 18th EISA Pan-European Conference on International Relations (PEC), to be held at the University of Bologna, 25-29 August 2025.

Coming to Bologna for EISA?
Let me know! DM if you're interested in being on a panel on far-right and Global Environmental Politics/IOs

I'm looking for other papers!
@ninareiners.bsky.social
@stephofmann.bsky.social
@raffaelemstr.bsky.social
Pls spread the word!

eisa-net.org/pec-2025/

Die #EarlyCareer Gruppe der #DVPW IB-Sektion ist auf Bluesky!

Warming stripes for 1850-2024, changing from blues to reds as the world rapidly warms up

The data is in. 2024 was the warmest year on record, and probably in the whole of human history – about 1.6°C warmer than the pre-industrial period.

More than 1 billion individual thermometer measurements, made by thousands of people over many decades, have been condensed into a single number.

One of two #CfP for our new #ECIB workshop format at Akademie für politische Bildung in Tutzing!

💬 International Political Sociologies of Planetary Crises
🗓️ 19 - 21 March, 2025
⏰ DL: 22 January, 2025

More info below!

The rules-based international order will not survive if its institutions only work in powerful states’ interests The current international order is in crisis, but what action to take to address this is hotly debated. One pathway recently outlined in a USAPP blog post is to reform global institutions to give m…

New blog post @lseblogs.bsky.social: In response to recent commentaries, Lisbeth Zimmermann, Johanna Speyer and I argue that the rules-based international order will not survive if its institutions only work in powerful states’ interests. #IOs #inequality #Trump

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The Oxygen of Amplification New Data & Society report recommends editorial “better practices” for reporting on online bigots and manipulators; interviews journalists on accidental amplification of extreme agendas

Let's talk about how to report on right-wingers without amplifying their hateful rhetoric. Far-right extremists count on YOU to spread their messages for them. Here's a thread of resources.

1) The Oxygen of Amplification: Better Practices for Reporting on Extremists, Antagonists, and Manipulators

Webinar 3: Positionality, standpoint, and intersectionality - Reactionary Politics Research Network This webinar series, co-organized by RPRN, CASEI and C-REX, aims to initiate and facilitate a much needed discussion about the methodological, ethical, political, personal, practical and professional ...

Looking forward to the next Researching the Far Right: Methods & Ethics webinar (@crexuio.bsky.social @reacpolrn.bsky.social & CASEI) on
Positionality, standpoint, & intersectionality with Imo Kaufman, Rae Jereza & Elsa Bengtsson Meuller

21 Nov 3-4pm CET/2-3pm BST

Join us! reacpol.net/webinar-3/

Hi! Would you mind adding me too? I work on far-right influence on IOs/ IOs reactions to such challenges.

Maybe also engaging in conversations/ discussions with friends and family

With #COP29 ongoing, a reminder that this week’s outcomes, prior to Trump’s 2nd term, are (once again) more important than ever

Such a great list! Thank you Sarah!

Der #CfP der #ECIB, der Early Career Gruppe der Sektion Internationale Beziehungen der #DVPW ist noch offen!

Forschende in der #Qualifizierungsphase sind eingeladen, einen dreitägigen Workshop an der Akademie für politische Bildung Tutzing zu organisieren. Themenwahl frei innerhalb der IB.

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Boris Pistorius spricht in Hörsaal vor Publikum

Verteidigungsminister Boris #Pistorius wirbt für vitalen Dialog von Wissenschaft und Politik zur Verteidigung der Demokratie. Wie genau bleibt offen; Stoff für Diskussion diese Woche? #DVPW24

Klare Kante gegen Rechts übrigens.

Such an important resource. Please share this initiative with your colleagues.

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On my way to #DVPW Kongress 2024 on #polycrisis - looking forward to many inspiring discussions!

… my porridge turned out colour-coded to the conference theme, must be a good sign ✨

Darstellung der Ergebnisse der Zweitstimmen bei der Landtagswahl in Thüringen und Sachsen

In Thüringen hat heute ein Faschist die Landtagswahl gewonnen. Wir wissen alle, wann dies das letzte Mal passiert ist.

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Image of a group of four people (three women and a man) in an indoor setting at an ECPR Joint Sessions event, engaged in a discussion. The focus is on a woman with short hair wearing a beige sweater, listening intently. The ECPR logo in white is on the top left of the image and the bottom of the image is lined with three rows of a white square spot pattern. The text reads: Call for Workshops - Joint Sessions - 20-23 May 2025, Charles University, Prague. Submit by 11 September 2024. #ecprjs25

📣 Would you like to lay the foundation for our next Joint Sessions? 📂 Call for Workshops now OPEN!

✅ Proposals from all sub-fields of #PolSci
✅ You must be an ECPR Member affiliate to submit
⏳ Deadline 11 Sep

👉 Details & guidelines: ecpr.eu/JointSessions
polisky

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What an inspiring summer school by @ecpr.bsky.social standing group on extremism & democracy!! It feels great to be part of such a welcoming phd community ✨

Many thanks to the amazing organisers @andreapirro.bsky.social & @pietrocastellig.bsky.social 🙏

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worthwhile (comedy) clip on #Trump and the network behind him preparing a potential 2nd term. shows once again that it's important to look at the #far-right inside and outside the electoral arena
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYwq...