Patrick A. Mello
@patrickmello.bsky.social
Assistant Professor of International Security, Dep. Political Science & Public Administration, @vuamsterdam.bsky.social, foreign policy, research methods.
QCA: https://bit.ly/3NXzhTG,
Handbook: http://bit.ly/3VLE4bS
🌐 https://patrickmello.com
QCA: https://bit.ly/3NXzhTG,
Handbook: http://bit.ly/3VLE4bS
🌐 https://patrickmello.com
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Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
Instructor: Patrick A. Mello Modality: In presence Week 2: 17-21 August 2026 Workshop Contents and Objectives Causal complexity is everywhere in the social sciences—yet most researchers lack the sys...
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🎇 Register now for the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (#QCA) workshop at the 30th Summer School in Social Sciences Methods in Lugano (August 17-21)!
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Qualitative Comparative Analysis – Summer School in Social Science Methods, Lugano • Patrick A. Mello
Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA), Patrick A. Mello Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland, 2016, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (the program for 2026 will be announced in De...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:09 AM
For impressions from previous years, see patrickmello.com/qualitative-...
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🎇 Register now for the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (#QCA) workshop at the 30th Summer School in Social Sciences Methods in Lugano (August 17-21)!
Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
Instructor: Patrick A. Mello Modality: In presence Week 2: 17-21 August 2026 Workshop Contents and Objectives Causal complexity is everywhere in the social sciences—yet most researchers lack the sys...
www.usi.ch
January 23, 2026 at 11:08 AM
🎇 Register now for the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (#QCA) workshop at the 30th Summer School in Social Sciences Methods in Lugano (August 17-21)!
🎇 Register now for the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (#QCA) workshop at the 30th Summer School in Social Sciences Methods in Lugano (August 17-21)!
Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
Instructor: Patrick A. Mello Modality: In presence Week 2: 17-21 August 2026 Workshop Contents and Objectives Causal complexity is everywhere in the social sciences—yet most researchers lack the sys...
www.usi.ch
January 23, 2026 at 11:08 AM
🎇 Register now for the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (#QCA) workshop at the 30th Summer School in Social Sciences Methods in Lugano (August 17-21)!
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So, if you conduct research like this yourself, or if you know a colleague to whom this applies, please get in touch using DM (or send either of us an email)! 5/5
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
So, if you conduct research like this yourself, or if you know a colleague to whom this applies, please get in touch using DM (or send either of us an email)! 5/5
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The work can by either inductive or deductive, start from PT or start from the cross-case; we want to get to know it all. 4/
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The work can by either inductive or deductive, start from PT or start from the cross-case; we want to get to know it all. 4/
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More specifically, we are looking to show-case work that combines comparative case studies (CCS) or Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) on the one hand, with Process Tracing (PT) on the other. 3/
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
More specifically, we are looking to show-case work that combines comparative case studies (CCS) or Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) on the one hand, with Process Tracing (PT) on the other. 3/
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For a book manuscript, Uncovering Causal Symptoms. Case Study Research, Process Tracing, and Qualitative Comparative Analysis, @patrickmello.bsky.social and I are looking for good (preferably published) work that combines cross-case with within-case analysis. 2/
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
For a book manuscript, Uncovering Causal Symptoms. Case Study Research, Process Tracing, and Qualitative Comparative Analysis, @patrickmello.bsky.social and I are looking for good (preferably published) work that combines cross-case with within-case analysis. 2/
We're hiring a Lecturer in Political Science @vuamsterdam.bsky.social (deadline Nov 24): 👉 werkenbij.vu.nl/vacatures/le...
Vacature — Lecturer in Political Science – Comparative Politics
Do you have a PhD in Political Science and some teaching experience? Are you interested in teaching a diverse and international student community? The Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) offers a positi...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We're hiring a Lecturer in Political Science @vuamsterdam.bsky.social (deadline Nov 24): 👉 werkenbij.vu.nl/vacatures/le...
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Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA is now on #YouTube. 📺 Thanks to everyone at #ISA @isanet.bsky.social for making this possible! 🙏
Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
YouTube video by International Studies Association (ISA)
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October 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA is now on #YouTube. 📺 Thanks to everyone at #ISA @isanet.bsky.social for making this possible! 🙏
Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA is now on #YouTube. 📺 Thanks to everyone at #ISA @isanet.bsky.social for making this possible! 🙏
Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
YouTube video by International Studies Association (ISA)
www.youtube.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA is now on #YouTube. 📺 Thanks to everyone at #ISA @isanet.bsky.social for making this possible! 🙏
Reposted by Patrick A. Mello
Today's violation of Estonia's airspace by Russian military aircraft is an extremely dangerous provocation.
This marks the third such violation of EU airspace in days and further escalates tensions in the region.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Estonia (1/2)
This marks the third such violation of EU airspace in days and further escalates tensions in the region.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Estonia (1/2)
September 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Today's violation of Estonia's airspace by Russian military aircraft is an extremely dangerous provocation.
This marks the third such violation of EU airspace in days and further escalates tensions in the region.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Estonia (1/2)
This marks the third such violation of EU airspace in days and further escalates tensions in the region.
The EU stands in full solidarity with Estonia (1/2)
Thanks for the wonderful turnout for this event: 86 people from 27 countries! 🌐🎉 The #QCA recording will be made available by @isanet.bsky.social via their channels.
Social and political phenomena rarely have single-cause explanations. Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA offers a structured approach to causal complexity. On Sep 17, @isanet.bsky.social hosts a free virtual introduction to the method of #QCA - sign up here: buff.ly/fMK5s2L
September 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Thanks for the wonderful turnout for this event: 86 people from 27 countries! 🌐🎉 The #QCA recording will be made available by @isanet.bsky.social via their channels.
Reposted by Patrick A. Mello
Social and political phenomena rarely have single-cause explanations. Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA offers a structured approach to causal complexity. On Sep 17, @isanet.bsky.social hosts a free virtual introduction to the method of #QCA - sign up here: buff.ly/fMK5s2L
September 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Social and political phenomena rarely have single-cause explanations. Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA offers a structured approach to causal complexity. On Sep 17, @isanet.bsky.social hosts a free virtual introduction to the method of #QCA - sign up here: buff.ly/fMK5s2L
Social and political phenomena rarely have single-cause explanations. Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA offers a structured approach to causal complexity. On Sep 17, @isanet.bsky.social hosts a free virtual introduction to the method of #QCA - sign up here: buff.ly/fMK5s2L
September 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Social and political phenomena rarely have single-cause explanations. Qualitative Comparative Analysis #QCA offers a structured approach to causal complexity. On Sep 17, @isanet.bsky.social hosts a free virtual introduction to the method of #QCA - sign up here: buff.ly/fMK5s2L
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In #IR, #Social & #Political phenomena rarely have a straightforward explanation. Join us for a seminar on Qualitative Comparative Analysis, a structured approach to understanding these complexities, and learn how to apply these methods to your own #Research in #InternationalStudies: buff.ly/fMK5s2L
September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In #IR, #Social & #Political phenomena rarely have a straightforward explanation. Join us for a seminar on Qualitative Comparative Analysis, a structured approach to understanding these complexities, and learn how to apply these methods to your own #Research in #InternationalStudies: buff.ly/fMK5s2L
Nun auch in gedruckter Form: der ZfP-Sonderband (Janusch/Dörfler) zur Nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie. Mein Beitrag aus außenpolitischer Perspektive ist hier frei zugänglich: www.nomos-elibrary.de/de/document/...
September 11, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Nun auch in gedruckter Form: der ZfP-Sonderband (Janusch/Dörfler) zur Nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie. Mein Beitrag aus außenpolitischer Perspektive ist hier frei zugänglich: www.nomos-elibrary.de/de/document/...
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🚨 Last chance to register this week 👇
Want to learn #QCA in presence? Register for "Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis", 29th #USI Summer School (August 11-15, 2025): www.usi.ch/en/education...
July 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
🚨 Last chance to register this week 👇
You can now watch the recording of our info session on ISA's Dissertation Completion Fellowship @isanet.bsky.social #PhD
youtu.be/RICVv5R5318A
youtu.be/RICVv5R5318A
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July 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
You can now watch the recording of our info session on ISA's Dissertation Completion Fellowship @isanet.bsky.social #PhD
youtu.be/RICVv5R5318A
youtu.be/RICVv5R5318A
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Interested in applying for the 2025 ISA Dissertation Completion #Fellowship? Watch ISA's info session with the Committee members as they discuss and answer questions on eligibility criteria, submission details, and how to build your application.
ISA's Dissertation Completion Fellowship
The ISA Dissertation Completion Fellowship is open to applicants from across the social sciences and humanities working in the broad field of International Studies.
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July 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Interested in applying for the 2025 ISA Dissertation Completion #Fellowship? Watch ISA's info session with the Committee members as they discuss and answer questions on eligibility criteria, submission details, and how to build your application.
🚨 Last chance to register this week 👇
Want to learn #QCA in presence? Register for "Exploring Causal Complexity with Qualitative Comparative Analysis", 29th #USI Summer School (August 11-15, 2025): www.usi.ch/en/education...
July 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
🚨 Last chance to register this week 👇
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✨Frisch erschienen: der Sonderband zur (ersten) Nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie @nomosverlag.bsky.social. Freu mich, mit einem Beitrag zum Wandel deutscher Außenpolitik dabei zu sein. Open access hier: doi.org/10.5771/9783...
June 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
✨Frisch erschienen: der Sonderband zur (ersten) Nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie @nomosverlag.bsky.social. Freu mich, mit einem Beitrag zum Wandel deutscher Außenpolitik dabei zu sein. Open access hier: doi.org/10.5771/9783...
Glad to say that, in addition to the German 'Lehrbefähigung' and 'Lehrbefugnis', I now also obtained the Dutch Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs (#BKO) 🥳
June 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Glad to say that, in addition to the German 'Lehrbefähigung' and 'Lehrbefugnis', I now also obtained the Dutch Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs (#BKO) 🥳
✨Frisch erschienen: der Sonderband zur (ersten) Nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie @nomosverlag.bsky.social. Freu mich, mit einem Beitrag zum Wandel deutscher Außenpolitik dabei zu sein. Open access hier: doi.org/10.5771/9783...
June 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
✨Frisch erschienen: der Sonderband zur (ersten) Nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie @nomosverlag.bsky.social. Freu mich, mit einem Beitrag zum Wandel deutscher Außenpolitik dabei zu sein. Open access hier: doi.org/10.5771/9783...