Centre of Advanced International Studies

New research will analyse the spread of misinformation in Africa and the continent’s growing digital divides Major new research will help experts to counter the spread of misinformation in Africa and understand the causes and consequences of the continent’s growing digital divides. The project, by researcher...

So this is what I'm up to this year - news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-h...

Hugely grateful to @britishacademy.bsky.social for making this possible through an Innovation Fellowship award.

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Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball? After a devastating war with Israel exposed the weakness of its air force, Iran is reportedly turning to China for advanced military hardware. But Beijing’s reluctance -- and Moscow’s inaction -- high...

Will Iran get Chinese weapons? Never say never. However, two other experts and I are quite skeptical at the moment.

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Congratulations, Andrea!

Constructing the “North African Problem” in France (1920–1956): A Colonial Genealogy of Migration Security Practices Abstract. Despite its sophistication, most of the literature on the securitization of migration remains presentist in the sense that it has not yet truly i

Happy to share that my first publication is out on IPS! 🥳 In this paper, I offer a new approach to securitization which aims to anchor contemporary securitization processes targeting postcolonial populations in colonial history. Check it out:
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Congratulations to @yazidbenhadda.bsky.social from @cais-exeter.bsky.social
for passing his PhD viva yesterday. Yazid explored legacies of colonial policing & migration in Europe & N.Africa

Thanks to examiners @fionaadamson.bsky.social & Martin Thomas, and lead supervisor @irenefmolina.bsky.social

Fantastic work all round!

China warns of fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iran, eyes role in easing crisis Beijing voices ‘grave concern’ over Israel’s attacks, while analysts say future of conflict depends on how the US and China intervene.

My comments for the South China Morning Post on China’s possible reaction to the Iran-Israel clash

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From rebels to soldiers: Foreign fighters in Syria’s new army Formally integrating foreign fighters into Syria’s new army is viewed as a pragmatic political move, but one which alarms many in Syrian society

I was quoted in this @thenewarab.bsky.social article on the presence of foreign fighters, especially Uyghurs, in the Syrian army, and China’s approach to them

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China’s bid to mediate Israel-Iran conflict: How much sway does it really have? Analysts say China's calls for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict reflect not just diplomatic ambition, but concern over its own vulnerabilities - from oil routes and regional projects to tensi...

My comments for Channel News Asia on China’s interests in and potential approach to the Israel-Iran conflict

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www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/ch...

China sends mystery transport planes into Iran Flight plans indicated a final destination of Luxembourg, but the aircraft appeared to have never flown near European skies

My comments on the mysterious cargo flights from China disappearing in Iran in this @telegraphnews.bsky.social article

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Open letter to the UK Government: The future of International Studies and funding pressures in higher education BISA, PSA and UACES have written a letter to express concern about the funding challenges in UK HE.

BISA, PSA and UACES Open letter to the UK Government: The future of International Studies and funding pressures in higher education

Delighted to report that our colleague Kevork Oskanian will be a permanent member of CAIS faculty from September! Congratulations, Kevork!

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An absolute honour to host @petoandrea.bsky.social at @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social for the launch of Exeter’s new Centre for Eastern European and Eurasian Studies and hear her compelling and urgent talk on how anti-liberal actors use “gender” as symbolic glue to coordinate politics of hate

Fabulous discussion of a new benchmark text in the theory and methods of causal inquiry. Quizzed by data scientists, IR theorists, comparativists and policy-facing colleagues, Adam had compelling answers for us all. 👏🏻

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Are you a Global Majority postgraduate researcher at a GW4 university?

Applications are now open for the second GW4 Connect Peer Support Programme — a 10-month initiative offering coaching, peer support and space to explore identity, race and research culture.

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🚨 New paper out in European Journal of IR 🚨 Faiz Sheikh and I draw on Ibn Khaldun’s political thought to rethink the crisis of liberal international order—not as a problem of technique, but as an unresolved and destructive tension between LIO’s claim to universalism and its entrenched whiteness.

On 22 May we are launching @exeter.ac.uk 's new interdisciplinary Centre for Eastern European and Eurasian Studies, with a fantastic line-up of leading scholars of the region! More information about ECEEES here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/cen...
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Last week, the Indulging Kleptocracy tour went to Geneva to brief a special session of the UN on illicit finance and Paris to speak to the OCED on the book. Thanks to hosts and fellow speakers.
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It is today! Join us if you are interested in how large emerging economies like Brazil are trying to navigate the current political-economic instability.

It’s great to welcome Dr Shi Jing from the Institute of International and Area Studies to our department @hass-cornwall.bsky.social Shi Jing works on the international politics of the Caucasus region - looking forward to many interesting conversations! @xiananj.bsky.social

First 100 days: Trump reorients US strategy to counter China In his second term, Trump has made China and its role in America’s problems a cornerstone of his political strategy, say experts on US-China relations - Anadolu Ajansı

Happy to share my thoughts on the ongoing US-China trade war in this @anadoluajansicom.bsky.social article

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Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA | Postgraduate Taught | University of Exeter

This year we’re adding an exciting new MA in Diplomacy and Foreign Policy to our suite of IR programmes at Exeter. It will be led by the amazing @andreaghiselli.bsky.social and supported by an imminent new hire!

Check out our MAs in IR, Security Studies, and Conflict and Development too!

China’s KJ-500 radar aircraft overseas for first time in joint drill with Egypt It follows confirmation that Egyptian military is using Chinese HQ-9B missile system, as Beijing pursues closer defence ties with the region.

Happy to join many respected colleagues with my comments on the recent joint Sino-Egyptian exercise in this article of the South China Morning Post

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Special event: Hidden assets - From illicit finance to development gains Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) drain resources from development, fueling money laundering, corruption, and economic instability. These - often hidden- financial movements imperil domestic resource mob...

Looking forward to speaking at @unctad.bsky.social next week about kleptocratic enterprises and professional enabling. I'll present research to which @tenaprelec.bsky.social @marianizzero.bsky.social @cais-exeter.bsky.social and others have contributed. Great lineup.

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YouTube video by ABC News (Australia) Fears of recession grow as Donald Trump's tariffs kick in around the world | ABC NEWS

Bringing hot takes on China, Trump and tariffs to the Australian people for 3 seconds in this @abcnewsbot.bsky.social video.

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CAIS member Cat Owen charting a new path in the study of regimes. Congratulations!

What is a “regime”? Three definitions and their implications for the future of regime studies This article examines how scholars use the concept of “regime” in comparative politics to provide stronger conceptual foundations for the future development of regime studies. We analyse 196 articl...

Delighted to share my latest article, entitled "What is a Regime? Three Definitions and their Implications for the Future of Regime Studies", co-authored with Licia Cianetti and Gianni Del Panta, published open access today in @democratization.bsky.social
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We are hiring one Lecturer in IR (research & teaching, permanent contract) @exeter.ac.uk @cais-exeter.bsky.social

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Lecturer in International Relations (Education and Research) at University of Exeter An opportunity for an academic position as a Lecturer in International Relations (Education and Research) is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.

We’re #hiring! Come join a top #IR cluster in a convivial department with really outstanding students.

Applications welcome from scholars working in any area of IR.

Email me if you want to chat about the role and department.

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