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Critical Military Studies WG at BISA
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Critical Military Studies Working Group at the British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social

https://www.bisa.ac.uk/members/working-groups/cms

Conveners: @gabicosta.bsky.social, @lauramills.bsky.social, Hannah Richards and Alice Cree
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#BISA2025 was fantastic and we can't wait to see you all again at #BISA2026! Looking forward to receiving your submissions ✨
🎉 Our #BISA2026 call and homepage is OPEN NOW 🎉

Have a look at our call for papers down below - submissions for papers open on the 24th of September 🌟

We are so excited - more here 👉 conference.bisa.ac.uk

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🚨 BISA call for expressions of interest 🚨
BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026 🌟

Taking place 25 February 2026 @ FCDO in London this is an amazing opportunity for your university and students alike! 🎉

Find out more and express your interest now by 11 Dec 👉 https://ow.ly/bgV950XwTTm

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Call for expressions of interest - BISA/FCDO Model NATO 2026
We will once again be holding a model NATO with the FCDO. Up to 29 universities can participate.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Annika Bergman Rosamond discusses:
'The protection of cultural property in times of armed conflict: Ethics, gender, and coloniality' in new Review of International Studies article & video abstract 🌟

Read and watch now! 👉 https://ow.ly/6bL150XyvMt

Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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'War of movement: The political economy of conflict escalation in Colombia, 1990–8' with Oliver Dodd in his new Review of International Studies #openacces article Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR 📚

Read here now! 👉 https://doi.org/10.1017/S0260210525101411
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🚨Want to improve your teaching? Applying for a Teaching Fellowship?🚨

Join our upcoming BISA Postgrad Network event 'Voices in learning and teaching: Participatory methods for inclusive education' 📚

With LeonieBJackson and Dr Maísa Edwards sign up now! 🌟
https://ow.ly/CGQl50XrsiL
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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BISA at 50: Take a look back at our first ever BISA conference
with Professor Jack Holland 🌟

What notable events were taking place on the world stage at that time? And are they still relevant in IR today? 🎉

Read here now 👉 https://ow.ly/RqvL50Xqolq

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BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives – The new dimensions of foreign policy (1975!)
Professor Jack Holland looks back at the themes of the first BISA conference, which took place in 1975.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Exciting event coming up!
Celebrate BISA's 50th anniversary with us 🌟

Revisiting the 1st ever BISA conference held in 1975 'New dimensions, 50 years on: Reflections on continuity and change in global politics' 🎉

Sign up! 👉 https://ow.ly/cBVX50XnBcO

@julietdryden.bsky.social Inderjeet Parmar Pedro Perfeito da Silva
November 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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'Reimagining internationalisation in International Studies' 🌎

Focussing on the role & benefits of scientific associations w/ Simon Rushton Daniela Irrera & Marianna Charountaki 🎉

Joint with International Studies Association & European Consortium for Political Research 👉 https://ow.ly/JURC50XoeLo
November 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives – The new dimensions of foreign policy (1975!) with Professor Jack Holland 🌟

Looking back at the themes of the first BISA conference, which took place in 1975. 🎉

Read here now 👉 https://ow.ly/RqvL50Xqolq

@julietdryden.bsky.social
BISA at 50: Reflections and perspectives – The new dimensions of foreign policy (1975!)
Professor Jack Holland looks back at the themes of the first BISA conference, which took place in 1975.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Are you a BISA member and know somebody that wants to join?

Our BISA referral scheme allows current members to receive three months free BISA membership added on to the end of their membership for every new member they refer! 🎉

Find out more 👉 https://ow.ly/34K250XoeCI

@julietdryden.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The latest in IR - Autumn book round up 📚
Check out the fascinating books our BISA members have published! 🎉

Including: Thomas Gregory, Rosie Walters, Dr Claire Yorke, University of Exeter Press Bloomsbury Politics & Area Studies and so much more! 🌟

Find out more here 👉 https://ow.ly/PqE450Xp8Xu
The latest in IR - autumn book round up
Each quarter we bring you updates on the latest book releases from BISA members.
www.bisa.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🚨 Upcoming event 🚨

Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding and Human Rights WG Book talk on the fantastic book Securing the Sahel 📚
'A 'security traffic jam' or networking missions in Mali?' with Nina Wilen 🎉

Held on 19 November sign up now 👉 https://ow.ly/IRhp50Xp9bs

Oxford University Press
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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'Global development cooperation at a crossroads: what ground rules for partnership in a fragmented world?' 🌍

An upcoming Global Politics and Development WG event held in collaboration with the Global Crises and Development EADI WG 🎉

Sign up now! https://ow.ly/MIwo50XmhTu
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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“Having seen the incredible talent of young BISA scholars, and knowing the difficult situation they face at the beginning of their career, the AspIRing Scholars Fund is a cause well worth supporting.” - Roland Bleiker 🌟

Donate to make a difference today! 👉 https://www.bisa.ac.uk/give/donate
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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'Strategic alignment: Explaining Iran's integration of offensive cyber operations into its military strategy' 19 November with International Studies and Emerging Technologies Working Group 🌟

With speaker Eugenio Lilli it is not one to miss 👉
https://ow.ly/VJQQ50XmVQq

Mike Bourne
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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🚨Upcoming event 🚨

'New dimensions, 50 years on: Reflections on continuity and change in global politics' revisiting the first ever BISA conference held in 1975 and looking backward & forward🌟

Free and open to all, sign up now! https://ow.ly/5EJ550XkMYK

Inderjeet Parmar Pedro Perfeito da Silva
October 31, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LAST 12 HOURS! HURRY UP!
#BISA2026 submissions deadline is TODAY at 11:59pm 🌟

We cannot wait to see you all in Brighton as we look at the next 50 years in IR 🎉

Today is your final chance to get your submissions in 👉https://conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-papers-0

VisitBrighton Simon Rushton @julietdryden.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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This weekend is the LAST WEEKEND for #BISA2026 conference submissions! 🚨

Is International Studies ready for what comes next? New thinking, new directions 🎉

Make sure to submit your papers now 👉 https://conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-papers-0

VisitBrighton Simon Rushton @julietdryden.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our BISA/ISA joint workshops brought together people from all over the world 🌎
Find out all about them and why collaboration between associations is important in our review video 👉 https://ow.ly/Uo1A50Xk7Xj

Dr Skyler Hawkins @chrisfeathers.bsky.social International Studies Association Audie Klotz
BISA ISA joint workshops 2025: Transforming the International - a review
In September 2025 BISA and our sister association ISA (International Studies Association) held our inaugural joint workshops on the theme 'Transforming the I...
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October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Currently trying to put a panel together on West African security for #BISA2026. We have 3 panelists and need at least another. If interested could you please inbox or email me? conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-papers-0 @mybisa.bsky.social @samjarvis.bsky.social @drswhite.bsky.social
Call for papers
The call for papers for the BISA 2026 conference taking place in Brighton in June 2026.
conference.bisa.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Remember - our Early Career Small Research Grants are open now! 🎉

"The Grant has helped me lay the groundwork for future impact." Alex Gilder
Receive up to £3,000 to cover the cost of research expenses! 💵

Eligibility requirements 👉 https://www.bisa.ac.uk/members/funding

Anna Katila Nisan Alıcı
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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An anti-drug police operation in low-income neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro has resulted in more than 100 killings.

Rio authorities’ decisions leading to such a disastrous operation should be investigated. Families of victims deserve truth and justice.
October 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Remember - our Learning and Teaching funds applications are open NOW! 🎉
Deadline: 24 November! 🗓️

Find out all the requirements here 👉 https://ow.ly/GHSL50XiRoo

Environment and Climate Politics Working Group
Global Nuclear Order BISA Working Group
Critical Terrorism Studies Working Group
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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A little reminder that the deadline for abstract, roundtable and panel submissions for #BISA2026 is coming up in 5 days! 😊
🎉 We are OPEN now for abstract, roundtable and panel submissions for #BISA2026 🎉

'Is International Studies ready for what comes next? New thinking, new directions' 🌎

Submit here! 👉 buff.ly/kK9oIlM

@visitbrighton.bsky.social @simonrushton.bsky.social @julietdryden.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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CALL FOR PAPERS:
Please see the below CfP for what looks to be a fascinating panel for next year’s BISA conference. Do reach out to Nico and Mark if you would like to submit an abstract.
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#BISA2026
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Please see the below CfP for what looks to be a fascinating panel for next year’s BISA conference. Do reach out to Nico and Mark if you would like to submit an abstract.
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#BISA2026
October 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM