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Juliet Kaarbo

@jkaarbo.bsky.social

Professor of Foreign Policy, School of International Relations, University of St Andrews; Founding Co-Director Scottish Council on Global Affairs https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/international-relations/people/jbk1/

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🌍 Call for Proposals 2025–26 🌍The Scottish Council on Global Affairs (SCGA) invites Scotland-based researchers to take part in our new project: The State of the World. With the upcoming Scottish elections on the horizon, this initiative will take stock of global challenges shaping Scotland today.

16.10.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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The profits of personality: advancing the fourth β€˜I’ in international political economy research Two decades after Hay’s classification of political economy research, not much has changed. Interests, institutions, and ideas continue to dominate, especially in international political economy (I...

Now with an issue #! @jkaarbo.bsky.social and I make the case for more research on the individual in IPE, and for more love between FPA & IPE. We look at taxes and personality profiles in South America to illisutrate out points.

The profits of personality
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

23.09.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump 2.0: What's next? UofG Spotlight Β· Episode

Our #UofGSpotlight episode Trump 2.0: What’s Next? hit 41,000+ listens!πŸŽ™οΈπŸŒŽ

Revisit what was predicted and compare it to what’s unfolding now by listening to the episode with our guests @michaelfrazer.bsky.social & @jkaarbo.bsky.social.

Listen here πŸ”— open.spotify.com/episode/71pi...

23.07.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A 'timely' article on US foreign policies toward Iran's nuclear programme. @risjnl.bsky.social

02.07.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy to be one of the many contributors, with @cristiancantir.bsky.social, to this new, very comprehensive Handbook of IR. Thanks @cameronthies.bsky.social

26.06.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump’s Tariffs and the Profits (and Deficits) of Personality Dominant theories of international political economy leave little room for the influence of individuals. They also never anticipated that the United States might seek to completely upend the global…

In our new blog, @juliacalvert.bsky.social and I discuss the role of Trump's personality in his tariffs, linking it to our recent @ripejournal.bsky.social article on the neglect of leader psychology in international political economy. www.duckofminerva.com/2025/05/trum...

29.05.2025 13:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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2 new lecturer positions in the Middle East and Africa in the School of International Relations @standrewsir.bsky.social at the University of St Andrews: www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...

01.05.2025 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Lecturer - AC2593DD Lecturer - AC2593DD, School of International Relations, Salary: Β£46,735 - Β£57,422 per annum, Start Date: 1 September 2025 , <p style="text-align: justify;">We wish to appoint two (2) Lecturers within...

Calling all scholars with expertise in the Middle East and Africa! Interested in joining us at the School of International Relations at St Andrews? If so, check out these (permanent) posts: www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/I/...

29.04.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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World Health Organization agrees legally binding pandemic treaty The agreement is designed to ensure more cooperation between nations in the event of another pandemic.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

For background and analysis of the "pandemic treaty" see our Insight report and related podcast at scga.scot/2024/02/14/g...

#WHO #pandemic

16.04.2025 14:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My latest on @uk.theconversation.com Keir Starmer’s mindset is unlike other PMs β€” and that could matter when facing Trump. 🧠 A political psychology perspective @edinburghpir.bsky.social #PoliticalPsychology #Starmer #Trump #leaders

11.04.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa: How Ideology Shapes Foreign Policy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the ... Part of the Foreign Policy Book Talk Series The study of politics in the MENA region has traditionally been dominated by historical and case study approaches. In this innovative book, Γ–zgΓΌr Γ–zdamar a...

Save the date! Looking forward to participating in this webinar, with @drcanbolat.bsky.social @oz7777.bsky.social and @isanet.bsky.social isanet-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

10.04.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great piece on the importance of political leaders’ personalities, by the brilliant @consuelothiers.bsky.social !!

09.04.2025 15:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy to talk with @cglgsta.bsky.social about my research! @standrewsir.bsky.social

01.04.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@juliacalvert.bsky.social & I argue the importance of leaders in International Political Economy, examining windfall profit taxation in Ecuador & Peru, in @ripejournal.bsky.social

31.03.2025 11:09 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

It was great to talk to @adamjamesquinn.bsky.social in the Political Worldview podcast. In the episode, we discussed the ongoing Gaza war and its impact across the region

10.03.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‘‡ EVENT THIS WEEK πŸ‘‡

The CGLG's in-residence fellow, Julie Kaarbo @jkaarbo.bsky.social, is hosting a discursive seminar on Egypt's changing identity and foreign policy. All St Andrews students and staff are welcome to attend!

πŸ• Wed 12th, 11:00–12:00
🚩 Arts Seminar 8
πŸ“© RSVP irevents@st-andrews.ac.uk

10.03.2025 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Egypt on edge: finding a delicate balance between Gaza and Trump Since 1979, Egypt has been a central pillar of US policies in the Middle East.

Trump's proposal of forcibly displacing Palestinians of Gaza to the Sinai Peninsula puts Egypt on edge. I offer my reflections on what's at stake for Egypt in The Conversation theconversation.com/egypt-on-edg...

07.03.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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That’s a wrap for the @isanet.bsky.social 2025 conference Great to see everyone and nice to have 5 former/current PhD students in a row at the @fpa-isa.bsky.social business meeting!

06.03.2025 18:08 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Off to a great start at #ISA2025 @isanet.bsky.social. Seeing familiar faces makes Chicago’s weather milder, too. πŸ€“ @bariskesgin.bsky.social @jkaarbo.bsky.social @consuelothiers.bsky.social @isanetexdir.bsky.social

02.03.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Has Trump Changed? Juliet Kaarbo discusses Trump’s β€˜changed personality’ and how it may affect his second term.

"What we likely have now is a more extreme and experienced version of Trump 1.0".

Read IA’s latest blog post, where @jkaarbo.bsky.social gives the verdict on whether Trump has changed since his first presidency πŸ‘‡
medium.com/internationa...

21.02.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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08.02.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Has Trump Changed? Juliet Kaarbo discusses Trump’s β€˜changed personality’ and how it may affect his second term.

Pleased to share my blog piece with International Affairs @iajournal.bsky.social, linking my current Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.bsky.social research on how leaders change, my previous IA article on breaking bad, and Trump 2.0

medium.com/internationa...

08.02.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted to welcome Leo Varadkar on β€˜St Andrews and the SCGA: Looking at how nations like Scotland and Ireland can provide a hub for discussion on international affairs" with @johnswinney.bsky.social- as Chair of @scga.scot passes from @uofglasgow.bsky.social to @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

07.02.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 4
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Terrific evening in St Andrews to mark transfer of @scga.bsky.social leadership from @uofgnews.bsky.social to St Andrews. Great speech on small nation leadership from former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar & great double act with First Minister @johnswinney.bsky.social.

07.02.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you listened to the latest episode of the #UofGSpotlight podcast?

@profnicolamcewen.bsky.social asks @jkaarbo.bsky.social, how serious are Trump's claims about Canada, Panama, and Greenland? πŸŽ™οΈπŸŒŽ

Tune into the episode for the full discussion! 🎧

open.spotify.com/episode/71pi...

29.01.2025 11:20 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ’₯4000 downloads over the weekend! πŸ’₯

Have you already listened to our latest episode of #UofGSpotlight on the return of Trump?

🎧 Tune in: www.uofgspotlight.com

Featuring hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social & @kezdugdale.bsky.social with guests @michaelfrazer.bsky.social & @jkaarbo.bsky.social.

28.01.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Online Events | EISA

Very much looking forward to the online roundtable "A World Order Out of Balance? Power, Populism, and the Shaping of Tomorrow’s Global Order", organized by @europeanisa.bsky.social @isanet.bsky.social

eisa-net.org/online-event...

28.01.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

great to speak with @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social
at Glasgow's Centre for Public Policy on Trump 2.0

23.01.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Promotional graphic with the University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logo. Text reads Season 5 Episode 1: Spotlight, Trump 2.0: What's next? With Michael Frazer and Juliet Kaarbo. The graphic features photos of the two speakers and hosts Kezia Dugdale and Nicola McEwen.

Promotional graphic with the University of Glasgow and Centre for Public Policy logo. Text reads Season 5 Episode 1: Spotlight, Trump 2.0: What's next? With Michael Frazer and Juliet Kaarbo. The graphic features photos of the two speakers and hosts Kezia Dugdale and Nicola McEwen.

NEW #UofGSpotlight podcast🚨

Hosts @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and @kezdugdale.bsky.social are joined by expert guests @michaelfrazer.bsky.social and @jkaarbo.bsky.social to discuss the return of President Donald Trump and what's next for US and global politics.

🎧 www.uofgspotlight.com

23.01.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 5
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New article out now with the @ejir.bsky.social on "Ontological security crisis and role conception change: the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on the European Union’s role conceptionsβ€œ available via open access here: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

30.12.2024 08:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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