Emilia Simison
@emisimison.bsky.social
Political Science^3 (UBA-UTDT-MIT).
Lecturer at @qmulsse.bsky.social
Co-organizer @apsgworkshop.bsky.social
www.emiliasimison.com
Lecturer at @qmulsse.bsky.social
Co-organizer @apsgworkshop.bsky.social
www.emiliasimison.com
Come join us! We are nice, I promise!
Do you want to become part of the APSG team?
We are recruiting up to two new members!
We welcome applications from people in all levels of the academic career, working in any place, and researching any aspect of authoritarian politics.
For more information: apsg.work/join-the-team/
We are recruiting up to two new members!
We welcome applications from people in all levels of the academic career, working in any place, and researching any aspect of authoritarian politics.
For more information: apsg.work/join-the-team/
Join the team!
We are recruiting new members! Our MissionThe Authoritarian Political Systems Group (APSG) brings together researchers studying authoritarian politics across the globe. The APSG mission is to advan…
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February 18, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Come join us! We are nice, I promise!
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Join us next week!
On February 24, @gmelios.bsky.social (LSE) will present "Propaganda, party mobilisation and Electoral Oppression".
@felixhaass.bsky.social (Humboldt), @serkant.bsky.social (Sabancı), & @sofiavasilopoulou.bsky.social (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) will comment.
On February 24, @gmelios.bsky.social (LSE) will present "Propaganda, party mobilisation and Electoral Oppression".
@felixhaass.bsky.social (Humboldt), @serkant.bsky.social (Sabancı), & @sofiavasilopoulou.bsky.social (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) will comment.
February 17, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Join us next week!
On February 24, @gmelios.bsky.social (LSE) will present "Propaganda, party mobilisation and Electoral Oppression".
@felixhaass.bsky.social (Humboldt), @serkant.bsky.social (Sabancı), & @sofiavasilopoulou.bsky.social (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) will comment.
On February 24, @gmelios.bsky.social (LSE) will present "Propaganda, party mobilisation and Electoral Oppression".
@felixhaass.bsky.social (Humboldt), @serkant.bsky.social (Sabancı), & @sofiavasilopoulou.bsky.social (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) will comment.
The digital version is finally out!
Go check it!
Go check it!
Why are legislatures in some authoritarian regimes more powerful than others? @emisimison.bsky.social (@qmulsse.bsky.social) and Alejandro Bonvecchi (UTDT-Conicet) tackle this question Lawmaking under Authoritarianism
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Lawmaking under Authoritarianism
Cambridge Core - Latin American Government, Politics and Policy - Lawmaking under Authoritarianism
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February 5, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The digital version is finally out!
Go check it!
Go check it!
You still have time to add these great workshops to your calendar!
Welcome to our Spring 2026 season!
To join any or all, remember to join our mailing list: mailchi.mp/fe045331c9c7...
To join any or all, remember to join our mailing list: mailchi.mp/fe045331c9c7...
February 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM
You still have time to add these great workshops to your calendar!
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Our first newsletter of the year is out!
To stay updated on the APSG community, subscribe here: mailchi.mp/fe045331c9c7...
To send us your updates, please fill this form: forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Our first newsletter of the year is out!
To stay updated on the APSG community, subscribe here: mailchi.mp/fe045331c9c7...
To send us your updates, please fill this form: forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
To stay updated on the APSG community, subscribe here: mailchi.mp/fe045331c9c7...
To send us your updates, please fill this form: forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
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Join us next week to start the season!
@yezhang.bsky.social (@mitpolisci.bsky.social) presents "Political Control in the Workplace: How Autocrats Use Firms to Discipline Citizens". Lynette H Ong (@utoronto.ca), @woldense.bsky.social (Minnesota), & @linshengqiao.bsky.social (@utoronto.ca) discuss
@yezhang.bsky.social (@mitpolisci.bsky.social) presents "Political Control in the Workplace: How Autocrats Use Firms to Discipline Citizens". Lynette H Ong (@utoronto.ca), @woldense.bsky.social (Minnesota), & @linshengqiao.bsky.social (@utoronto.ca) discuss
January 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Join us next week to start the season!
@yezhang.bsky.social (@mitpolisci.bsky.social) presents "Political Control in the Workplace: How Autocrats Use Firms to Discipline Citizens". Lynette H Ong (@utoronto.ca), @woldense.bsky.social (Minnesota), & @linshengqiao.bsky.social (@utoronto.ca) discuss
@yezhang.bsky.social (@mitpolisci.bsky.social) presents "Political Control in the Workplace: How Autocrats Use Firms to Discipline Citizens". Lynette H Ong (@utoronto.ca), @woldense.bsky.social (Minnesota), & @linshengqiao.bsky.social (@utoronto.ca) discuss
Look at this amazing season!
Welcome to our Spring 2026 season!
To join any or all, remember to join our mailing list: mailchi.mp/fe045331c9c7...
To join any or all, remember to join our mailing list: mailchi.mp/fe045331c9c7...
January 20, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Look at this amazing season!
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Come join us 15-16 June 2026 in London!
The CfP for our 4th Annual Conference, co-organized with @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social, is open until 1 Feb!
We invite scholars of authoritarianism at all career stages to apply here: forms.gle/5eQ1NHMtK5GS...
For more information: tinyurl.com/2ap6attd
The CfP for our 4th Annual Conference, co-organized with @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social, is open until 1 Feb!
We invite scholars of authoritarianism at all career stages to apply here: forms.gle/5eQ1NHMtK5GS...
For more information: tinyurl.com/2ap6attd
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January 14, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Come join us 15-16 June 2026 in London!
The CfP for our 4th Annual Conference, co-organized with @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social, is open until 1 Feb!
We invite scholars of authoritarianism at all career stages to apply here: forms.gle/5eQ1NHMtK5GS...
For more information: tinyurl.com/2ap6attd
The CfP for our 4th Annual Conference, co-organized with @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social, is open until 1 Feb!
We invite scholars of authoritarianism at all career stages to apply here: forms.gle/5eQ1NHMtK5GS...
For more information: tinyurl.com/2ap6attd
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The last newsletter of the year is out!
If you have news or updates you want to share with the APSG community in 2026, do let us know here: forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
If you have news or updates you want to share with the APSG community in 2026, do let us know here: forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
December 17, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The last newsletter of the year is out!
If you have news or updates you want to share with the APSG community in 2026, do let us know here: forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
If you have news or updates you want to share with the APSG community in 2026, do let us know here: forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
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Come join us 15-16 June 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social for our 4th APSG Annual Conference co-organized with @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social !
To apply, fill this form by 1 February 2026: forms.gle/5eQ1NHMtK5GS...
For more information visit: apsg.work/call-for-pap...
To apply, fill this form by 1 February 2026: forms.gle/5eQ1NHMtK5GS...
For more information visit: apsg.work/call-for-pap...
Apply: 4th APSG Authoritarian Politics Conference
Complete the form to be considered for the 4th APSG Conference on Authoritarian Politics that will be held on 15-16 June 2026 in London (Queen Mary).
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December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Come join us 15-16 June 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social for our 4th APSG Annual Conference co-organized with @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social !
To apply, fill this form by 1 February 2026: forms.gle/5eQ1NHMtK5GS...
For more information visit: apsg.work/call-for-pap...
To apply, fill this form by 1 February 2026: forms.gle/5eQ1NHMtK5GS...
For more information visit: apsg.work/call-for-pap...
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Our November Newsletter is out!
Have news and updates you want to share with the community? Let us know! forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
December's newsletter will be earlier than usual so hurry up!
Have news and updates you want to share with the community? Let us know! forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
December's newsletter will be earlier than usual so hurry up!
November 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Our November Newsletter is out!
Have news and updates you want to share with the community? Let us know! forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
December's newsletter will be earlier than usual so hurry up!
Have news and updates you want to share with the community? Let us know! forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
December's newsletter will be earlier than usual so hurry up!
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Are you a bachelor or master's student interested in authoritarian politics? @fabioangiolillo.bsky.social is recruiting an intern to work on authoritarian political parties and with the APSG team in-person at the University of Gothenburg. Email your application by Nov 28 to [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Are you a bachelor or master's student interested in authoritarian politics? @fabioangiolillo.bsky.social is recruiting an intern to work on authoritarian political parties and with the APSG team in-person at the University of Gothenburg. Email your application by Nov 28 to [email protected]
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Join us next week!
Malika Talgatova (@tum.de) will be presenting "Targeted Media Repression: General Consequences and the Role of Collaborative Networks"
@ktertytchnaya.bsky.social (Oxford) and @bardiarahmani.bsky.social (@weatherheadcenter.bsky.social) will discuss
Malika Talgatova (@tum.de) will be presenting "Targeted Media Repression: General Consequences and the Role of Collaborative Networks"
@ktertytchnaya.bsky.social (Oxford) and @bardiarahmani.bsky.social (@weatherheadcenter.bsky.social) will discuss
November 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Join us next week!
Malika Talgatova (@tum.de) will be presenting "Targeted Media Repression: General Consequences and the Role of Collaborative Networks"
@ktertytchnaya.bsky.social (Oxford) and @bardiarahmani.bsky.social (@weatherheadcenter.bsky.social) will discuss
Malika Talgatova (@tum.de) will be presenting "Targeted Media Repression: General Consequences and the Role of Collaborative Networks"
@ktertytchnaya.bsky.social (Oxford) and @bardiarahmani.bsky.social (@weatherheadcenter.bsky.social) will discuss
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Save the Date!
Remember that our 4th APSG Summer Conference will take place June 15-16, 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social with support from the @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social.
Put it in your calendars and stay tunned for the Call for Papers!
Remember that our 4th APSG Summer Conference will take place June 15-16, 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social with support from the @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social.
Put it in your calendars and stay tunned for the Call for Papers!
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Save the Date!
Remember that our 4th APSG Summer Conference will take place June 15-16, 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social with support from the @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social.
Put it in your calendars and stay tunned for the Call for Papers!
Remember that our 4th APSG Summer Conference will take place June 15-16, 2026 at @qmulsse.bsky.social with support from the @qmul-sse-cgd.bsky.social.
Put it in your calendars and stay tunned for the Call for Papers!
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The clock is ticking! ⌛
You have until Sunday to submit your proposal for the Spring!
You have until Sunday to submit your proposal for the Spring!
Our Call for Papers for the Spring 2026 is still open!
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
Apply to Present Your Work!
Complete the form to be considered for the Authoritarian Political Systems Group Spring 2026 Season. Read the Seminar Rules before applying.
forms.gle
November 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The clock is ticking! ⌛
You have until Sunday to submit your proposal for the Spring!
You have until Sunday to submit your proposal for the Spring!
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Join us tomorrow!
Join us next week!
Tiffany Simon (@harvardkennedy.bsky.social) will present "Happiness as Control: The Political Consequences of Entertainment Policy in Saudi Arabia" and @andrewleber.bsky.social (@tulanepolisci.bsky.social) and @aasiegel.bsky.social (@colorado.edu) will discuss
Tiffany Simon (@harvardkennedy.bsky.social) will present "Happiness as Control: The Political Consequences of Entertainment Policy in Saudi Arabia" and @andrewleber.bsky.social (@tulanepolisci.bsky.social) and @aasiegel.bsky.social (@colorado.edu) will discuss
November 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Join us tomorrow!
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Our October Newsletter is out and full with updates from the APSG communities! 📰
Have anything to share? Let us know! forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
Have anything to share? Let us know! forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Our October Newsletter is out and full with updates from the APSG communities! 📰
Have anything to share? Let us know! forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
Have anything to share? Let us know! forms.gle/wMqEnjAgJyxq...
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Join us next week!
Tiffany Simon (@harvardkennedy.bsky.social) will present "Happiness as Control: The Political Consequences of Entertainment Policy in Saudi Arabia" and @andrewleber.bsky.social (@tulanepolisci.bsky.social) and @aasiegel.bsky.social (@colorado.edu) will discuss
Tiffany Simon (@harvardkennedy.bsky.social) will present "Happiness as Control: The Political Consequences of Entertainment Policy in Saudi Arabia" and @andrewleber.bsky.social (@tulanepolisci.bsky.social) and @aasiegel.bsky.social (@colorado.edu) will discuss
October 29, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Join us next week!
Tiffany Simon (@harvardkennedy.bsky.social) will present "Happiness as Control: The Political Consequences of Entertainment Policy in Saudi Arabia" and @andrewleber.bsky.social (@tulanepolisci.bsky.social) and @aasiegel.bsky.social (@colorado.edu) will discuss
Tiffany Simon (@harvardkennedy.bsky.social) will present "Happiness as Control: The Political Consequences of Entertainment Policy in Saudi Arabia" and @andrewleber.bsky.social (@tulanepolisci.bsky.social) and @aasiegel.bsky.social (@colorado.edu) will discuss
I made it, I got a reviewer recommending me to read my own work #AcademicMilestone
October 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I made it, I got a reviewer recommending me to read my own work #AcademicMilestone
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Our Call for Papers for the Spring 2026 is still open!
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
Apply to Present Your Work!
Complete the form to be considered for the Authoritarian Political Systems Group Spring 2026 Season. Read the Seminar Rules before applying.
forms.gle
October 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our Call for Papers for the Spring 2026 is still open!
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
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Do you have any updates to share with the APSG community? Let us know here and we will include them in our October Newsletter!
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October 22, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Join us tomorrow!
Join us next week!
Anna Lia Brunetti (@univie.ac.at ) & @beluabdala.bsky.social (@unisalzburg.bsky.social) will be presenting their work on the moderating role of citizen's meanings of voting.
Sarah Birch (KCL) and Carolien van Ham (@radboudpol.bsky.social) will discuss.
Anna Lia Brunetti (@univie.ac.at ) & @beluabdala.bsky.social (@unisalzburg.bsky.social) will be presenting their work on the moderating role of citizen's meanings of voting.
Sarah Birch (KCL) and Carolien van Ham (@radboudpol.bsky.social) will discuss.
October 20, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Join us tomorrow!
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Join us next week!
Anna Lia Brunetti (@univie.ac.at ) & @beluabdala.bsky.social (@unisalzburg.bsky.social) will be presenting their work on the moderating role of citizen's meanings of voting.
Sarah Birch (KCL) and Carolien van Ham (@radboudpol.bsky.social) will discuss.
Anna Lia Brunetti (@univie.ac.at ) & @beluabdala.bsky.social (@unisalzburg.bsky.social) will be presenting their work on the moderating role of citizen's meanings of voting.
Sarah Birch (KCL) and Carolien van Ham (@radboudpol.bsky.social) will discuss.
October 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Join us next week!
Anna Lia Brunetti (@univie.ac.at ) & @beluabdala.bsky.social (@unisalzburg.bsky.social) will be presenting their work on the moderating role of citizen's meanings of voting.
Sarah Birch (KCL) and Carolien van Ham (@radboudpol.bsky.social) will discuss.
Anna Lia Brunetti (@univie.ac.at ) & @beluabdala.bsky.social (@unisalzburg.bsky.social) will be presenting their work on the moderating role of citizen's meanings of voting.
Sarah Birch (KCL) and Carolien van Ham (@radboudpol.bsky.social) will discuss.
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Join us tomorrow!
Join us next week!
@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.
@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.
October 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Join us tomorrow!
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Our Call for Papers for the Spring 2026 is now open!
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
Apply to Present Your Work!
Complete the form to be considered for the Authoritarian Political Systems Group Spring 2026 Season. Read the Seminar Rules before applying.
forms.gle
October 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Our Call for Papers for the Spring 2026 is now open!
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/
Submit your proposal by November 9th using this link: forms.gle/SvZv98ke4QUT...
For more information visit: apsg.work/cfp/