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Why Should Australia Recognise Palestinian Statehood - Australian Institute of International Affairs A growing international consensus—reflected in public opinion and led by liberal democracies—is calling for the recognition of Palestinian statehood as a step towards lasting peace. For Australia,…

💬 Dr. Shahram Akbarzadeh & Dr. Sam Balaton-Chrimes from @deakinuniversity.bsky.social argue for Australia's recognition of #Palestinian #statehood to affirm #internationallaw, support self-determination, and enhance the two-state solution.

🔗 Read more at @aiianational.bsky.social:

How to Get the Most Out of An Academic Conference - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB First academic conference? Discover practical tips from early-career researchers to help you prepare, network effectively, & make the most of every opportunity.

Presenting or just attending? Our latest blog by @zaraqadir.bsky.social, Mira Mookerjee, Nancy Owusuaa & @bethlehemattfield.bsky.social offers practical tips for making the most of academic conferences — from pacing yourself to networking and testing ideas ⬇️

10 essential reads on African politics for summer 2025. From cultural revival to election campaign violence, these books offer a rich dive into how politics works – and who it works for across Africa.

📚 Planning your summer reading list?
Dive into 10 Essential Reads on African Politics for Summer 2025 — sharp, timely, and thought-provoking ⬇️

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Modi’s Populist Performance of Eco-Masculinity - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB In this blog post, Ananya Sharma, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Ashoka University, India, looks at Narendra Modi's carefully constructed eco-masculine persona and delves into what…

For #WorldConservationDay, resharing this sharp piece by Ananya Sharma, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Ashoka University, on Modi’s eco-masculinity and how conservation is entangled with populist politics. A timely read:

Rising Scholars - Seven keys to becoming a successful early career researcher/scientist We’ve rebranded! AuthorAID is now Rising Scholars. The look has changed but this community is still here to support you. Read the announcement here.

🔬 In “Seven Keys to Becoming a Successful Early-Career Researcher/Scientist” Dr. Godwin Anywar (Makerere Univ.) & Dr. Charles Kalinzi (Univ. of Portsmouth) distill practical lessons from experience - on passion, resilience, mentorship & research communication.

A must-read for ECRs:

Write the World: A Day of Translation - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB In this piece, Global Souths Hub Community Engagement Coordinator & Contributing Writer, Bethlehem Attfield records what took place at ‘Write the World: A Day of Translation’ which is an annual…

“Write the World: A Day of Translation” by @bethlehemattfield.bsky.social, Global Souths Hub’s Community Engagement Coordinator, highlights @littranslate.bsky.social's panel on May 27 featuring Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o translations, Jalada’s 100-language initiative & more ⬇️

What Nigeria’s Challenge to WhatsApp’s Data Policy Means for Global Majority Countries | TechPolicy.Press The case against WhatsApp in Nigeria sets a precedent for regulatory action against Big Tech platforms by Global Majority countries, writes Vincent Obia.

🇳🇬 What does #Nigeria’s challenge to #WhatsApp mean for other countries in the Global Majority?

This piece dives into platform accountability, digital colonialism & the future of data rights.

Read more about it here👇

How to Craft an Impactful Blog Post - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB #post_excerptInspired by our talk on how to unlock the power of academic blogging: storytelling, tips and tools at BISA's virtual conference, Zara Qadir, Founding Editor, and Mira Mookerjee, Editor…

What makes an academic blog post stand out?

@zaraqadir.bsky.social and Mira Mookerjee share 10 key lessons from our @mybisa.bsky.social #BISA2025 talk to help your research reach more readers, with more impact.

📖 Read the full post 👇

Lithium-ion Batteries and the Greenwashing of Extractivism - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB In this article, Global Souths Hub Editor and Website Curator Mira Mookerjee examines the sourcing process of minerals used in lithium-ion batteries – a technology that is allegedly moving us towards…

In case you missed it - don't forget to read Mira Mookerjee’s essential exposé on lithium‑ion batteries & the greenwashing of extractivism. It reveals how ‘green’ tech often still exploits #GlobalSouth communities.

📚 A must‑read 👇

#BlackLeadersAwarenessDay emphasises leadership through struggle and resilience. Read Dr. Camila Andrade's “Navigating Academia from the Margins,” where she shares her experience as an Afro-Latin Brazilian woman in #IR from the #GlobalSouth 👇 buff.ly/AOsVfjM

The activists & academics consulted & cited in this work are: @nathanandrews.bsky.social (@mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social), Paulina Personius @earthworks.bsky.social), Lesley Muñoz Rivera (Colla Indigenous Community of Copiapó in Chile) and @kristashennum.bsky.social (@climaterights.bsky.social)

Lithium-ion Batteries and the Greenwashing of Extractivism - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB In this article, Global Souths Hub Editor and Website Curator Mira Mookerjee examines the sourcing process of minerals used in lithium-ion batteries – a technology that is allegedly moving us towards…

Are new green technologies truly made in sustainable ways?

In this powerful piece, Mira Mookerjee speaks to Indigenous leaders, researchers, and campaigners on the true cost of lithium-ion batteries.

You don’t want to miss this one ⬇️ 🔽 buff.ly/wxJbTZt

Quo Vadis Indus Water Treaty? Quo Vadis Indus Water Treaty? India has suspended the Indus Water Treaty, one of the world’s most long running and important transboundary water agreements. The Treaty has not been fit for purpose…

🇮🇳 🇵🇰 In light of recent #India–#Pakistan tensions, this Global Water Forum article asks: can the Indus Waters Treaty continue to hold under political strain and climate pressure?
🌊 A timely, critical read 👇
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Titilola Olojede on the challenges and opportunities of AI in the African context - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB #post_excerptAI ethicist Titilola Olojede on Africa’s AI future—urging gender equity, Indigenous innovation, and inclusive design to advance ethical, just systems.

🤖 From curriculum design to student assessment, #AI is reshaping education - across #Africa.

In this special AI Appreciation Day (July 16) Q&A, AI ethics advocate Titilola Olojede shares how educators can use AI intentionally, without compromising learning or integrity

📚 Full Q&A ⬇️

The South Centre | SouthViews No. 287, 28 April 2025 South Centre – an intergovernmental policy research and analysis institution of developing countries

@southcentre.bsky.social:Mali has revamped its mining tax system following audits that showed significant revenue losses. New policies now ensure the country gains more from its resources, serving as a model for other resource-rich nations 🌍⛏️

Download the full article here👇

Capitalist crime in Africa – Maximum profit, little investment - ROAPE Last year ROAPE publish new edited collection, Capitalism and Economic Crime in Africa: The Neoliberal Period. The volume brings together a collection of research articles, briefings and blog posts…

This #WorldPopulationDay, with the global population exceeding 8 billion, we question who truly benefits and who's left behind. Africa's communities deserve equitable development, not exploitation, as highlighted in this @roapejournal.bsky.social article 🔽 buff.ly/LqHaGzd

Why is the #GlobalSouth still at the periphery of IR practice despite growing diplomatic influence? The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)'s Senior Researcher, @gustavobcarvalho.bsky.social, revisits the unfinished revolution in global affairs👇 buff.ly/7b9CFyS

Our Ocean, Our Future: A Wave of Reflections from the East Asian Seas Congress 2024 - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB #post_excerptYouth advocate Queenie Agdalipe highlights fisherfolk voices and local knowledge in marine conservation at the East Asian Seas Congress 2024.

🌊 The 2024 East Asian Seas Congress, with nearly 900 participants from 20 countries, tackled urgent marine issues like climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

In our latest blog, Queenie Agdalipe highlights discussions on the necessity of regional collaboration👇

Post-Development from the Global South: Radical Alternatives or Ambivalent Engagements? By Alba Castellsagué and Sally Matthews Are communities in the Global South rejecting the idea of development in favour of radical alternatives rooted in Indigenous concepts and practices? Some com…

🚀 New on Development Research! Discover fresh insights on economic development—who drives it, what policies work, and why it matters now. An essential reading for researchers, policymakers & practitioners by Alba Castellsagué & Sally Matthews 🔽

Rebuilding After Conflict: Highlights from BISA 2025 - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB Celestina Atom reflects on BISA 2025, sharing insights on reintegration in Nigeria and lessons from Belfast’s history of conflict and peace.

✒️ Hear from Celestina Atom about
BISA (@mybisa.bsky.social) 2025 which offered more than academic exchange – it became a space of connection, learning, and inspiration for future peacebuilding.

Read now > globalsouth.org/2025/07/rebu...

Write the World: A Day of Translation - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB In this piece, Global Souths Hub Community Engagement Coordinator & Contributing Writer, Bethlehem Attfield records what took place at ‘Write the World: A Day of Translation’ which is an annual virtua...

🌍✍️ In our latest blog piece, our Community Engagement Coordinator & Contributing Writer, Bethlehem Attfield records what took place at this year's Write the World: A Day of Translation on the 27th of May, hosted by @littranslate.bsky.social (ALTA).

Read now > globalsouth.org/2025/06/writ...

🌍✨ Calling all scholars! If you're exploring the African and Black diaspora, we want your voices in our journal this conference season. Share your insights and join a vibrant community of thinkers. Submit your work today!

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#CallForPapers

Modi’s Populist Performance of Eco-Masculinity - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB In this blog post, Ananya Sharma, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Ashoka University, India, looks at Narendra Modi's carefully constructed eco-masculine persona and delves into what…

🔍 In our latest blog post, Assistant Professor Ananya Sharma from Ashoka University India, unpacks how Modi’s eco‑masculinity strategy blends environmental rhetoric with hyper‑masculine populism. A compelling analysis for anyone interested in politics, identity, and narrative ⬇️

The Global Souths Hub & Third World Quarterly are proud to be part of @mybisa.bsky.social #BISA2025 50th Anniversary Conference in Belfast (June 18th - 20th).

Find out what you can expect at the event, including keynote speeches, roundtable & panel discussions & much more 🔽 buff.ly/9Ik9c4u

Job alert! Lecturer in International and Political Studies at UNSW Canberra. Open to multiple disciplinary backgrounds. Can genuinely recommend our School of Humanities and Social Sciences as a workplace. Applications close 30 June 2025.
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Jhader Cerqueira do Carmo is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of Brasília, and Vinícius Venancio is a substitute professor of Anthropology at the Federal University of Goiás.

Life Experience of Translation as an Antiracist Collective Policy - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB Jhader Cerqueira do Carmo is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of Brasília (Brazil) and Vinícius Venancio is a substitute professor of Anthropology at the Federal…

🇧🇷 In our latest blog post, Jhader Cerqueira & Vinícius Venancio, share their journey of translating and teaching race & #IR at LACRI (Laboratory of Afrocentric Studies in IR), demonstrating how #language translation can be a political, decolonial, and a deeply personal act ⬇️ buff.ly/jvOLU6r

The XIX @asiacitalia.bsky.social Annual Conference at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice ‪ invites papers & panels on:

🔍 Knowledge production & power dynamics
📚 Interdisciplinary approaches
🎥 Visual & poster presentations for emerging scholars

Deadline: 15 June 2025. Details here 🔽

Make a video about your research - GLOBAL SOUTHS HUB Why not talk about the highlights of your journal article or current research on camera? The Global Souths Hub provides a platform to showcase your papers and work through video. "A video allows…

📢 Calling all researchers from the #GlobalSouth!

Turn your research into a video - no studio required. Just your phone, your ideas, and your voice 🎬

The Global Souths Hub has put together a comprehensive step-by-step guide on how you can perfect your video and submit to our team ⬇️