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Stefanie Walter
@stefwalter.bsky.social
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International relations and IPE prof at the University of Zurich and Co-Director of the UZH Crisis Competence Center. Research on globalization backlash, IPE, international (non-)cooperation, and IOs.

Optimist expecting the worst. .. more

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 6d
It’s different this time.

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 6d
Hegemonic decline is not an overnight affair, I guess.

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 6d
It’s not like nothing is happening. And pension funds are discussing how to diversify away from the dollar. It won‘t happen over night, but the sense that treasuries are a safe asset is being seriously questioned.

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 7d
☑️ Dismantle rule of law and (though who knows if markets care) democracy if you’d like a catalyzer.

(Also, where have all the optimists gone? 🫣)

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 11d
UEFA could host a special Euro-Cup instead...

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 11d
Good timing for this @kiel.institute study on who is actually paying for Trump's tariffs (short answer: not the exporters):

Reposted by Stefanie Walter

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Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 11d
MOST INTERESTING

*German business lobby* says retaliatory tariffs, ACI + cancelling Turnberry "plausible"

From BDI: "It is understandable EP is now postponing vote on US trade agreement. We also consider considerations re retaliatory tariffs or the use of ACI to be plausible at this stage"

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 12d
The world is crazy today, so I am glad that at least we found the sun.

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 12d
This is the key point.
maxbergmann.bsky.social Max Bergmann @maxbergmann.bsky.social · 13d
What European leaders have been most nervous about is the US pulling back on NATO or Ukraine… but how can Europe trust the US will come to its defense if its trying to seize territory from a NATO country. They can’t. So why cave to keep a security commitment that is not real. 6/

Reposted by Stefanie Walter, Ben Tonra, Will Lowe

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Max Bergmann @maxbergmann.bsky.social · 13d
What European leaders have been most nervous about is the US pulling back on NATO or Ukraine… but how can Europe trust the US will come to its defense if its trying to seize territory from a NATO country. They can’t. So why cave to keep a security commitment that is not real. 6/

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 13d
The accommodation dilemma in action.
jeremycliffe.bsky.social Jeremy Cliffe @jeremycliffe.bsky.social · 13d
[6/6] Many of these would carry costs for Europe (to varying degrees explored in the paper). But showing its willingness to use its cards is Europe's best hope of deterring Trump. The impression of helplessness seems only to encourage him - and store up a yet-bigger showdown for the future.

Reposted by Stefanie Walter, Greg Linden

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Jeremy Cliffe @jeremycliffe.bsky.social · 13d
[6/6] Many of these would carry costs for Europe (to varying degrees explored in the paper). But showing its willingness to use its cards is Europe's best hope of deterring Trump. The impression of helplessness seems only to encourage him - and store up a yet-bigger showdown for the future.

Reposted by Catherine E. De Vries

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 15d
Great way to kick off this year‘s #SPSA conference in Zurich: a keynote by the great @catherinedevries.bsky.social.

Thanks also to @jbslapin.bsky.social for running the conference and the fantastic @ipz.bsky.social admin team for an excellent organization.

Reposted by Joanna Bryson, Ruth Dassonneville, Stefanie Walter

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Roman Senninger @rsenninger.bsky.social · 15d
We’re organizing a workshop at Aarhus University. Please share and consider submitting!

🗓️ 13–14 April 2026 | 📝 Deadline: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 (extended abstract) — junior scholars prioritized

🎤 Keynotes: @stefwalter.bsky.social (Univ. of Zurich) & @hhuang.bsky.social (Ohio State)

Reposted by Axel Dreher, Stefanie Walter, Jonas Tallberg , and 1 more

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Lisa Dellmuth @lisadellmuth.bsky.social · 25d
New Special Issue in @the-peio.bsky.social: Public Opinion and International Organizations. In the SI intro, we map the field, place the SI papers & identify ways forward: rdcu.be/eXt2R with @jonastallberg.bsky.social, 🙏 @adreher.bsky.social, reviewers & SI authors #Polisky #InternationalRelations

Reposted by Lawrence Freedman, Guntram B. Wolff, Christian Odendahl , and 4 more

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Nicolas Veron @veron.bsky.social · Dec 19
A few quick thoughts about this morning's decision. Don't believe the spin from various Russians & others: it's a big deal. The EU has now unambiguously demonstrated that it is able and willing to provide the external financial support Ukraine needs, for as long and as much as it takes. (1/N)

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Dec 10
Congratulations, Lisa!!!

Reposted by Michael E. Mann, Joanna Bryson, David Lazer , and 34 more

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · Dec 10
This is INSANE www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...

and these are our closest allies!
Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal filed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The change would affect visitors eligible for the visa waiver program, which allows people from 42 countries to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa as long as they first obtain electronic travel authorization. In a document filed on Tuesday in the Federal Register, C.B.P. said it plans to ask applicants for a long list of personal data including social media, email addresses from the last decade, and the names, birth dates, places of residence and birthplaces of parents, spouses, siblings and children. Under the current system, applicants from visa waiver countries must enroll in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization program. They pay $40 and submit an email address, home address, phone number and emergency contact information. The authorization is good for two years.

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Dec 6
Good summary of what I found a really scary read.
abenewman.bsky.social Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · Dec 5
1/Quick thoughts of implications of US National Security Strategy for Europe -- weaponized interdependence meets nationalist international. The US will use its tools (economic, technology, and financial dominance) to press for far right agenda.
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
www.whitehouse.gov

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Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · Dec 5
1/Quick thoughts of implications of US National Security Strategy for Europe -- weaponized interdependence meets nationalist international. The US will use its tools (economic, technology, and financial dominance) to press for far right agenda.
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...
www.whitehouse.gov

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 29
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com

Reposted by Diane Coyle, Simon Hix, Elizabeth Saunders , and 23 more

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Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · Nov 25
🚨 LSE Assistant Professor in Political Science 🚨

We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social

Any questions, please reach out to me

📣 Please share! 📣

jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...

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Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · Nov 22
Absolutely. This episode by @goodauth.bsky.social is also great for teaching one of the pieces: podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/g...
The New Neo-Royalist World Order
Puntata podcast · Good Authority · 20/11/2025 · 34 min
podcasts.apple.com

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 22
Very excited about this @iojournal.bsky.social special issue on the future of global governance and world order – many (short) thoughtful pieces, perfect for teaching!

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 19
Wie ist der "Zoll-Deal" zwischen Schweiz und USA zu bewerten?

Die kontroverse Diskussion gestern mit Thomas Borer, Franz Grüter und @matteameyer.bsky.social, geleitet von Barbara Lüthi hat Spass gemacht.
Zoll-Deal mit Trump – Triumph oder Kniefall? - Club - Play SRF
Die Schweiz und die USA haben einen Zoll-Deal, die Wirtschaft atmet vorerst auf. Doch noch ist nichts unterschrieben. Wie ist der Deal zustande gekommen? Wie hoch ist der Preis, den die Schweiz wirkli...
www.srf.ch

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 12
I have never understood the embrace of „Gold Open Access“ as a great strategy forward, rather than pushing journals to accepts Green OA as the norm.
benbraun.bsky.social Benjamin Braun @benbraun.bsky.social · Nov 12
The central argument in this excellent paper & thread is that the open-access turn has neglected profit; indeed, it turbo-charged publishers’ margins. As political economists who know a thing or two about profit and power we should speak up a lot more. As it says below: What we’re doing is crazy.
hansonmark.bsky.social Mark A. Hanson @hansonmark.bsky.social · Nov 11
We wrote the Strain on scientific publishing to highlight the problems of time & trust. With a fantastic group of co-authors, we present The Drain of Scientific Publishing:

a 🧵 1/n

Drain: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
Oligopoly: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 12
Totally flashed and happy about the tremendous show of confidence in and support for @epssnet.bsky.social! ✨

It feels great to build something that is truly valued by the community. Thanks to the amazing EPSS team and everyone involved in making this conference a huge success.

See you in Belfast!
epssnet.bsky.social EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · Nov 12

📢 Since launching EPSS in June 2025, we’ve been thrilled by the positive feedback from across the political science community.

Now that Call for Papers for EPSS Conference in Belfast has closed, we want to share the response has been extraordinary!

🧵

Reposted by Simon Hix, Stefanie Walter

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · Nov 12
🙏 A huge thank you to the conference organisers and section chairs, whose dedication and hard work make this possible.

Thank you to everyone in the political science community for this tremendous show of support. ✨

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · Nov 12
🔝 EPSS received 2,514 paper submissions, authored and co-authored by 3,572 researchers from across the community.

Selecting from such a wealth of work won’t be easy, but it promises an great conference ahead.

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Reposted by Simon Hix, Sara B. Hobolt, Ruth Dassonneville , and 3 more

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EPSS @epssnet.bsky.social · Nov 12

📢 Since launching EPSS in June 2025, we’ve been thrilled by the positive feedback from across the political science community.

Now that Call for Papers for EPSS Conference in Belfast has closed, we want to share the response has been extraordinary!

🧵