Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS)

Fascinating conversation last night between Lana Tatour, @nicolapratt.bsky.social and Goldie Osuri about Dr Tatour's new co-edited volume "Race and the Question of Palestine" 👩‍🏫

@wicidwarwick.bsky.social and the Centre for Studies in Democratisation will be joined by the authors, including Shonali Banerjee, on the 11th December 16:00-18:00 in OC1.09 for the launch of their book "Horizontal Development: Shifting Power and Privilege in Aid" 🎉 📚

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The new special issue of EJIR is a wonderful and diverse look at "History and Theory in International Relations". The issue includes my article with @caschulz.bsky.social on critical junctures in IR: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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@inclusivepeaceora.bsky.social colleagues were among those who gave evidence to the NI Affairs Committee on the gov’s approach to Legacy reform.

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🎧 Michael Saward has a new Scipod podcast out "How Art Exhibitions Offer New Ways to Understand Political Ideas" about Tate Liverpool’s Democracies exhibition 🎨 🖌️

🔗 Give it a listen here: www.scipod.global/professor-mi...

Nick Kotucha's new article, "Back to the Future: Labour and the Politics of Financial Deregulation" in The Political Quarterly analyses Labour’s recent “deregulatory turn” and what it means for individuals and households in the UK.

🔗 Check it out here: doi.org/10.1111/1467...

The Borders, Race, Ethnicity and Migration network (BREM) will be hosting Lana Tatour next week to discuss her recent co-edited collection "Race and the Question of Palestine" with PAIS's Nicola Pratt and Goldie Osuri.

📆 4th December
⏰ 5-7pm
📍 S0.11

Register here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/law/...

🎉 Soraya Hamdaoui has a new publication out in Third World Quarterly 🎉

"It’s the party system that matters: anti-populism in Argentina’s Cambiemos coalition (2015–2017)" examines Latin American anti-populism from a party system perspective, in Argentina.

👓 Read it here: doi.org/10.1080/0143...

The YPCCS' annual Walter Rodney lecture tomorrow is by Professor David Scott from Columbia University 👨‍🏫 🌍
“On Losing and Gaining Conceptual Languages: Walter Rodney’s How Europe Underdeveloped Africa between Revolution and Reparation” will be at ⏰ 5:15pm in 📍 OC0.04

Julia Welland, Pleasure and Depletion in Contemporary Militarism - @edinburghup.bsky.social, March 2026
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Join us this Thursday, 27 Nov for the next research seminar in the PAIS Seminar Series!
Our own Mareike Beck will be presenting "Extroverted Financialisaton: Banking on US dollar debt", based on her recent book published with Cambridge University Press
12:30-2pm in E2.02 Social Sciences Building

Did you know Keir Starmer's dad was a toolmaker?
Joseph Haigh's "A Family Affair: The Uses and Abuses of Vicarious Identity in Political Rhetoric During the 2024 General Election" in The Political Quarterly, discusses the politics of living vicariously through family members: doi.org/10.1111/1467...

📢 New publication alert! 📢
PAIS's Tom Long has a new paper "Critical Junctures in International Relations: Antecedents, Contingency, and Change in World Politics" co-written with Carsten-Andreas Schulz out now in the European Journal of International Relations.

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Syria stands at a crossroads.
Join us Nov 20 for a webinar organised by the Forum of Federations on Unity & Diversity in Syria — exploring federalism, decentralization, and inclusive governance.
Nov 20th at Midday (GMT) 🔗 lnkd.in/dN-_nP8F

Rise of the Rest: It Takes Two Tier-Twos to Tango
In this talk Prof Howe will explore how second-tier powers can promote international public values via non-traditional security and development cooperation amid renewed geopolitical challenges.

Congratulations to Özlem Atikcan, Achim Hurrelmann and Gabriel Siles-Brügge on the publication of "Spatial Imaginaries and the Geopolitics of Trade: A Constructivist Perspective", the introduction to their forthcoming special issue of Geopolitics!
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Dr Ahmad Rizky Mardhatillah Umar will be presenting his upcoming book "Constructing Asia: Geography, Identity, and the Struggle for Global Order" this Thursday, 20 November 2025, 13:00-14:30 in E2.02, Social Sciences Building and on Microsoft Teams (email easg@warwick.ac.uk for the link)

Join PAIS's Prof. Maria Koinova for the launch of the report "Engaging the Global Ukrainian Community for Ukraine's Recovery: Democracy and Human Rights Dimensions"

📆 The launch will take place 25 November 2025 1-2:30pm GMT online 💻
Register here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais...

Warwick STAR Charity Summit 2025
Saturday 29th November | 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM | University of Warwick
The summit will feature keynotes, panels, and workshops as well as a Networking and Volunteering Fair.
Reserve your spot now → buff.ly/bOAxWSy

PAIS hosted Patrick Le Galès from Sciences Po on October 30th for a lecture on “Metropolitan Governance as Organised Anarchy: The case of the Paris region.” For more on our seminar series, visit buff.ly/QxPYJls

Join the Borders Race Ethnicity and Migration network (BREM) next Tuesday afternoon for two panels on migration as part of the Migration Scholars Solidarity and Resistance Network global teach-in/teach-out 👩‍🏫
Register for one or both panels: buff.ly/aKDnVJk
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Coventry Peace Festival @ Warwick
Join us on Nov 4 for a roundtable on Peace without Reconciliation: Lessons from East Asia
Explore how history and politics shape reconciliation efforts.
📍 The Oculus, University of Warwick | 🕡 6:15–8PM
🔗 warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/pais/events/coventrypeacefestival2025/

A new book 'The Social Foundations of Global Finance' honours the late Tim Sinclair, who reshaped understanding of global finance. Edited by PAIS' Chris Clarke & Ben Clift, it's available in paperback and open access from Agenda Publishing. More details and e-book access at: buff.ly/6VViz6k

Leadership update at BISA: Juanita Elias is the new Chair! She’s focused on:

Growing membership with new networks for Post-92 institutions
Embedding EDI across all areas
Representing International Studies in key national frameworks like the REF

Watch her video to learn more - buff.ly/R0M4y1X

Join the online roundtable "80 Years After the War" on Thursday 16th October, 14:15-16:00 (UK Time) via Microsoft Teams. Explore national perspectives on World War Two in East Asia and understand the impact of its memory on politics at various levels. For an invite, contact easg@warwick.ac.uk.

Welcome Week 2025 at PAIS was a huge success! The week was filled with activities, offering enriching experiences and vibrant moments. From exploring campus to community events, academic sessions to late-night fun, it was a fantastic start for new students. Here's to a thrilling adventure!

15 Ukrainian veterans joined Warwick’s first Political Leadership Programme—exploring diplomacy, displacement, and civic engagement. A powerful step toward Ukraine’s recovery. Read more here - buff.ly/9DDI5YK
#Ukraine #Leadership #Warwick

Warwick’s Politics & International Studies Dept just hit 97% satisfaction in the 2025 PTES!
That’s a 13% leap from last year — with standout scores in teaching, engagement, and support.
Big thanks to our amazing students and staff

New publication from PAIS' Akinyemi Oyawale!

Akin, with Prof. Lee Jarvis (University of Adelaide) and Prof. Michael Lister (Oxford Brookes), examines vernacular security in Security Dialogue.

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Congratulations to PAIS Associate Professor in International Development Shonali Banerjee. Her newly published book uses original research by the co-authors to establish the concept of 'horizontal development' as an urgently needed alternative to failed top-down systems.