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Robert Falkner

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Professor of International Relations at LSE & Academic Dean of TRIUM Global EMBA. Global environmental politics, international political economy & global business. https://www.robertfalkner.org

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thanks to all who came to the LSE event last night. The topic of "economic nationalism and international (dis)order" provoked some excellent questions. Far too many...

In case you missed it, you can rewatch the video recording on YouTube:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOxj...

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · 7d

The Conservatives are about to pledge to ditch the UK's Climate Change Act. Time to re-post this @carbonbrief.org analysis of why Kemi Badenoch is wrong to claim that climate policy is driving sky-high energy costs.

www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...

Factcheck: Why Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is wrong about UK’s net-zero goal - Carbon Brief

The leader of the opposition Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, has shattered the political consensus on climate change in a speech attacking the UK’s net-zero by 2050 target.

www.carbonbrief.org

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Hertie School @hertieschool.bsky.social · 7d

The Hertie School mourns the passing of Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Claus Offe, Professor Emeritus of Political Sociology, an extraordinary scholar, teacher and colleague.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · 22d

Cancel culture on the rise again in US…

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · 25d

As many suspected, the economic costs of this summer's heatwave and wildfire season in Europe turned out to be higher than originally expected - and are set to rise in future years.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...

Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds

Greatest damage from heat, drought and flooding done in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Bulgaria

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · 27d

My favourite event with Conor is, of course, our GRI debate on Climate Change, Displacement and International Justice, held online during Covid (Conor starts at 15:29 mins): www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY2k...

We will miss you. RIP

Climate Change, Displacement and International Justice | LSE Online Event

YouTube video by LSE

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · 27d

His sharp intellect, enthusiasm and boundless energy led him to make seminal contributions to British legal and political debates. And who can forget his captivating presence as a passionate speaker in the LSE public events programme?

Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · 27d

Sad day at LSE. Conor Gearty has died.

He will be sorely missed, among his colleagues in the law school and across the LSE and beyond. A passionate scholar and advocate of human rights, he became the first director of the LSE Centre for the Study of Human Rights while continuing to practice law.

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Ben Waber @bwaber.bsky.social · Sep 10

Next was “The Market in Global International Society” by Barry Buzan and @robertfalkner.bsky.social, who demonstrate the flaws in analyzing the state and market separately and how to better understand political economy. Highly recommend

Full review: bookwyrm.social/user/bwaber/... (6/8)

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Will Jennings 🗳️ @drjennings.bsky.social · Sep 9

A textbook case of how not to report polls.

'50%? Oh my god!'
'Oh, you mean a 9-point increase'?

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EUI Department of History @eui-history.bsky.social · Sep 3

Are you researching how corporate actors shaped international organisations in the long #20thcentury?

🚨Submit your proposal for our #CfP: Extractivist Enterprise and International Organisations, 1919-1989

📅 Deadline to submit proposals: 6 October 2025

You can find all the information below 👇

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LSE International Relations @lseir.bsky.social · Aug 29

📰 Professor @robertfalkner.bsky.social spoke with @newscientist.com about the challenges of global environmental negotiations.

“The consensus rule in international environmental negotiations has always been the Achilles heel of the UN #environment process,” he said.

🔗 bit.ly/4g2YoRN
#AcademicSky

How to tackle environmental issues when the world can't agree

The failure to agree a global treaty on plastic pollution highlights how the UN’s requirement for unanimity holds back environmental policy, but there are better ways to make progress

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Aug 13

The other post is focused on international relations and international security.

Salaries for both posts are no less than ca. £65k.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD974/a...

Assistant Professor in International Relations at London School of Economics and Political Science

Apply for the Assistant Professor in International Relations role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Aug 13

Job posting: 2 Assistant Professor positions in the LSE's International Relations department.

One in International Political Economy, preferably with a focus on climate/environment or global business.

Deadline is 7 September. Please distribute in your networks.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD919/a...

Assistant Professor in International Political Economy at London School of Economics and Political Science

Recruiting now: Assistant Professor in International Political Economy on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board

www.jobs.ac.uk

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Danbischof @danbischof.bsky.social · Aug 4

🎓📢 We’re hiring!

Come join us @uni-muenster.de 🇩🇪 as a W3 Professor in Political Science (🌍 IR & ♻️ Sustainability)

💼 Permanent position
📍 Münster, Germany
🕒 Deadline: Sept 26, 2025

jobs.zeit.de/jobs/w3-prof...

W3 Professorship in "Political Science with a Focus on International Sustainability" - Universität Münster

Universität Münster bietet Stelle als W3 Professorship in "Political Science with a Focus on International Sustainability" in Münster - jetzt bewerben!

jobs.zeit.de

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Global Environmental Politics @gepjournal.bsky.social · Jul 23

📽️ New GEP Youtube video! Check out this stellar discussion between Associate Editor @yixiansun.bsky.social and GEP co-authors @jfmorin.bsky.social and @cyncouette.bsky.social on addressing the emerging #environmental problem of #spacedebris 🚀. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzR4...

Jean-Frédéric Morin and Cynthia Couette on the governance of orbital debris

YouTube video by Global Environmental Politics Journal

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Jul 23

Always amazes me how little Oxford colleges are willing to pay for part-time lecturers. 3 contact hours per week, plus exam duties, admissions, admin and pastoral duties. But £8,284-£9,154 per annum??? Ahh, at least "some lunches and dinners free of charge..."

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOA269/c...

College Lecturer (Career Development) in Politics (International Relations) at Pembroke College

Recruiting now: College Lecturer (Career Development) in Politics (International Relations) on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board

www.jobs.ac.uk

Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Jul 21

Great. I guess fake references are not a problem ... since nobody reads syllabi 🫢

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Jul 21

At least lectures are not written by AI tools (yet)...

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Dr Rosalind Warner @rowarner.bsky.social · Mar 3

Fantastic panel discussion on history and environmental governance with Maria Ivanova, Steven Bernstein, Jennifer Clapp and Robert Falkner. Missing: Michael Manulak #isa2025

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Luc Vandingenen @lucasdelascosas.bsky.social · Mar 31

“The professors are the enemy.”

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Apr 3

22 weeks apart.

Two front pages of the Economist. The first is dated October 25, 2024 and says “The Envy of the Workd” and has dollars bill rocketing into the sky in celebration of the US economy.
The second front page is dated this week April 5th. It’s headline is “Ruination Day” and pictures Trump sawing a hole in the group the shape of the US.

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Sarastro @financeguy.bsky.social · Apr 25

We’ve know this for ages but it’s good that this kind of analysis in now on mainstream TV in the UK

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John Ganz @lioneltrolling.bsky.social · May 27

When the Clock Broke is out in paperback today with a new postscript!

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Dr Anna Clark @drannaclark.bsky.social · Jun 6

“A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.”
Thomas Mann, German writer, Nobel Prize winner for Literature 1929; born #OTD 1875.
Photograph Nobel Prize

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LSE International Relations @lseir.bsky.social · Jul 16

Throwback to the Martin Wight Memorial Lecture, “Economic nationalism and global (dis)order,” delivered by Professor @robertfalkner.bsky.social and chaired by Dr Katerina Dalacoura.

✍️ Read the event report: bit.ly/4nPVK5i
🎥 Watch the full lecture here: bit.ly/40SnQmw
#AcademicSky #PoliSky

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Jul 1

Brexit’s glorious future, back then … and now 🙄

(Source: Private Eye)

Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Jul 1

Chatham House is looking to hire a Senior Research Fellow on Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation. They are looking for deep expertise in the energy transition, climate risks & interaction with geo-politics/economics. Permanent, full-time, £90k annually.

careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6023298...

Senior Research Fellow – Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation - Chatham House

Our environmental work requires someone with deep expertise in the energy transition, climate risks and their interaction with geopolitics and geoeconomics.

careers.chathamhouse.org

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Jun 19

Climate misinformation is now a major threat to the Net Zero transition. New report details role of online conspiracy theorists, corporations and think tanks.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe – major report

False claims obstructing climate action, say researchers, amid calls for climate lies to be criminalised

www.theguardian.com

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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thanks for coming to my talk at LSE. Sorry about the gloomy outlook on future international order. At least, I hope by clarifying future scenarios, we know what we are up against.