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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 3d

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 9d

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@lisayfan.bsky.social (@politicsoxford.bsky.social) will present her work on expressions of loyalty by female elites. Jakob Tolstrup (Aarhus) and @parzetterberg.bsky.social (@uu-polisci.bsky.social) will discuss.

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 8d

Our Call for Papers for the Spring 2026 is now open!
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 9d

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@lisayfan.bsky.social (@politicsoxford.bsky.social) will present her work on expressions of loyalty by female elites. Jakob Tolstrup (Aarhus) and @parzetterberg.bsky.social (@uu-polisci.bsky.social) will discuss.

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Emilia Simison @emisimison.bsky.social · 10d

Any news or updates to share with the @apsgworkshop.bsky.social community? Let us know! Our September newsletter will be out soon!

Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 27

Another monthly newsletter is out! 📰
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 16d

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 23d

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@javierpadilla.bsky.social (@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social) will be presenting his work on how oligarchic cleavages shape liberalization and democratization and @alucardi1.bsky.social (@itam-mx.bsky.social) and @emisimison.bsky.social (@qmpoliticsir.bsky.social) will discuss.

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Emilia Simison @emisimison.bsky.social · 23d

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 23d

Join us next week!
@javierpadilla.bsky.social (@thegraduatecenter.bsky.social) will be presenting his work on how oligarchic cleavages shape liberalization and democratization and @alucardi1.bsky.social (@itam-mx.bsky.social) and @emisimison.bsky.social (@qmpoliticsir.bsky.social) will discuss.

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Emilia Simison @emisimison.bsky.social · 29d

The new season of @apsgworkshop.bsky.social is starting soon!!
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · 29d

Fall 2025 schedule is out!
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Aug 27

Another monthly newsletter is out! 📰
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our July's newsletter is out!
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Jun 26

New Publication
Gorazd Ordanoski and @fabioangiolillo.bsky.social have just published "Patterns of incumbents’ repression during autocratization" on how antidemocratic incumbents attack accountability measures while autocratizing and applying it to Hungary and North Macedonia doi.org/10.1080/1351...

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Jun 25

Check your inbox! Our June's newsletter is out!
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Jun 18

There is still time to make part of June's Newsletter!
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Jun 16

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · May 30

One more day to submit your proposal!

Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Apr 28

The Call for Papers for our Fall 2025 Workshop series is now OPEN! Polisky Dictatorsky
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · May 28

Our monthly newsletter is out!
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · May 27

Less than a week left to apply to present your work in our Fall 2025 season. Don't miss this opportunity of getting feedback from the APSG community!

Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Apr 28

The Call for Papers for our Fall 2025 Workshop series is now OPEN! Polisky Dictatorsky
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · May 20

The Call for Papers for our Fall 2025 Workshop series is still OPEN! Polisky Dictatorsky
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/uyUqaaJhnbra...
You can find more information here on the CfP: apsg.work/cfp/

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · May 15

Do you have any new publications or CfPs to share with the APSG community? Do you work on authoritarian politics and are in the academic market (or will soon)?
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · May 12

Polisky Dictatorsky
You have time until May 31 to apply to present your work next Fall!

Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Apr 28

The Call for Papers for our Fall 2025 Workshop series is now OPEN! Polisky Dictatorsky
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
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Emilia Simison @emisimison.bsky.social · May 1

(self)nominations are open for the Best PhD Paper Award of the PSA in Autocracy and Regime Change!
Looking forward to reading them!

PSA Autocracy & Regime Change Specialist Group @psaautocracy.bsky.social · May 1

Best PhD Paper Award

For the best article/chapter written by a current PhD candidate.

The paper *does not* have to have been presented at the PSA Annual Conference 2025.

The committee consists of @emisimison.bsky.social (@qmul.ac.uk) and @scottrw630.bsky.social (@ox.ac.uk).

Award prize: £50

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Apr 30

Our April Newsletter, full of news and updates from the community, is out!
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Apr 29

Join us next week to close the season with Pau Vall-Prat (UC3M) presenting "Autocratic Power Sharing and Democratic Outcomes"!
@rokuppers.bsky.social (@lsemethodology.bsky.social) and Felipe González (@qmul.ac.uk) will discuss.
Note this is one hour later than usual! (12pm EST, 6pm CET)

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Emilia Simison @emisimison.bsky.social · Apr 28

Our CfP for next semester is already open! Send your proposal by May 31!

Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Apr 28

The Call for Papers for our Fall 2025 Workshop series is now OPEN! Polisky Dictatorsky
To apply complete this form by May 31st: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
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Emilia Simison @emisimison.bsky.social · Apr 25

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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Apr 25

There is still time to share your updates in our next Monthly Newsletter! 📰 Polisky Dictatorsky
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Authoritarian Political Systems Group @apsgworkshop.bsky.social · Apr 9

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