For some somber yet inspirational listening, we end this thread of recommendations with an interview with the Russian opposition leader and former political prisoner Vladimir Kara Murza, recorded last month speaking to @andrewmueller.bsky.social for Monocle Radio. 5/5
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Turning the spotlight onto US domestic affairs, @isabelaalhadeff.bsky.social provides a deep dive into the violence perpetrated by ICE on communities across America in this article for @motherjones.com 4/5
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

On to Iran, where we get our expert analysis from Professor Hamid Dabashi of @columbiauniversity.bsky.social in this podcast produced by @newhumanitarian.bsky.social 3/5
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Wondering what might be next for Venezuela after the US military intervention? This @foreignaffairs.com podcast featuring Venezuelan experts Phil Gunson and Juan Gonzalez may be just what you are looking for!
www.foreignaffairs.com/podcasts/wha... 2/5

The book begins and ends with foundational and reflective pieces. With 67 chapters exploring the topic from different perspectives that centre actors As can be seen from the photographs, this is a truly monumental achievement and will make a significant contribution to the field. 3/3

Co-edited by Berit and former @aberuni.bsky.social Interpol colleagues Katarzyna Kaczmarska, Xymena Kurowska, @birgitpoopuu.bsky.social and @andreawarnecke.bsky.social, the book explores the topic from different perspectives that centre actors, practice, contexts, structure and relations 2/3

2/2 Alistair will be speaking on the second panel, considering European security issues affecting Wales and the UK more widely. The event is open to the public although advance registration is required - register via the link below.
www.cfg.cam.ac.uk/events/wales...

Together with other leading thinkers on peace and conflict, she reflects on the legacies of the past, emerging realities and pressing tasks for Peace and Conflict Studies scholars. 2/2
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...and sovereignty was restored in the Baltics, despite (or because of?) the Trump administration withdrawing the United Staes from NATO. Our crisis games have been prophetic in the past - we will see if that proves to be the case with the 2025 game! 4/4

Students got a firsthand taste of the complexity of grappling with grey zone activities, ambiguity, disinformation and volatile allies. By the end of the game, there was at least a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine... 3/4

With tensions running high and widespread anxiety about the possibility of a Russian incursion, the trigger event saw a seemingly independent group of Russian speakers take over parts of a city in a Baltic country and make a series of demands on the government. 2/4