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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Jun 25

We will be on our summer hiatus until July 16th. Our submission portal will be open, but we won't be processing new manuscripts during that period. We look forward to seeing the exciting research being submitted this summer!

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Jun 12

#AdvancedArticleAlert Kate Hunt explains how to use short form videos to advance student learning. #pedagogy #poliscisky #SOTL

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I Understood the Assignment: Short-Form Videos in the International Studies Classroom

Abstract. With advances in technology, opportunities to connect with and learn from people all over the world are more prevalent than ever, but so are many

Forum: Rethinking Ethics Review for International Relations Research

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Filippo Dionigi @filippodionigi.bsky.social · May 20

📢 Forum written together with:
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➡️Natalia Otrishcenko
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Forum: Promise and Peril of Being a SLAC Professor

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · May 17

#AdvancedArticleAlert Check out our forum on an under discussed issue in the discipline: the challenges and opportunities of being a scholar-teacher at a Small Liberal Arts College.

#pedagogy #academictwitter #poliscisky #SLAC #teaching

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Abstract. The purpose of this forum is to illuminate the pros and cons of a career at a small liberal arts college (or SLAC). Using different perspectives,

Forum: Dead-Ends, Disasters, Delays? Reflecting on Research Failure in International Studies and Ways to Avoid It

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Matthias Leese @matthiasleese.bsky.social · May 12

we all fail rather frequently in different aspects of academic work - but we rarely talk about it

check out this🔥@ispjournal.bsky.social forum on understanding, reflecting, and coping with failure

@meibauir.bsky.social @ncrenic.bsky.social @jrodehaun.bsky.social

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Abstract. This forum urges international relations (IR) practitioners to rethink the nature of both failure and success, and their own responsibility in bu

Interested in Threats: Exploring How Emotional Interest Shapes Security Studies Scholarship

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Apr 10

Advanced Article Alert! @samzil.bsky.social & Dagmar Ludackova explain how emotional interest shapes the landscape of security studies scholarship.

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Abstract. Security studies scholars are, by definition, interested in threats. But how does interest shape their knowledge production? We draw on contempor

Issues | International Studies Perspectives | Oxford Academic

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Feb 16

It's February. And you know what that means? Our first issue of the year and our first issue headed by the new editorial team just dropped!

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An official journal of the International Studies Association. Publishes papers on policy research and commentary, pedagogical analyses, visions of the Discipline, and pieces of interest to the interna...

Each journal in the ISA group of journals has a particular mission and scope. ISP publishes three types of articles, all of which share th

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Feb 3

Spring conference season is almost upon us! Consider submitting your manuscripts to ISP if it relates to pedagogy, practice of the profession, or has policy relevance.

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Cooperation and Conflict Studies in Chinese IR

International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Jan 17

Advanced Article Alert! Kai Wang, Chuyu Liu, & Xintong Chen analyze the development of Chinese IR theory and explain its position in the broader discussion of Global IR.

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Abstract. Although Western security scholarship often focuses disproportionally on conflict, cooperation-oriented research dominates Chinese security studi

Positionality and Knowledge Production on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence against Men and Boys in (Counter-) Terrorism

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Jan 8

Advanced Article Alert! @emekatn.bsky.social atn.bsky.social @edrees4p.bsky.social & @akintayo.bsky.social explore what happens to knowledge production when African researchers study terrorism & conflict related sexual violence.

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Abstract. What happens to knowledge production when African-based researchers studying intersections between terrorism and wartime sexual violence interrog

The Three AREs: How Authors, Reviewers, and Editors Can Better Address Alternative Explanations in Scholarly Research

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Jan 1

The new year also marks a new editorial team - helmed by @proflupton.bsky.social (@colgateuniversity.bsky.social) with co-editors Yasemin Akbaba (@gettysburgcollege.bsky.social), @gcorreacabrera.bsky.social, Jeff Lantis, Rosalie Arcala Hall, and Kristina Hinds.

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 30

Online First at ISP: "The Three AREs: How Authors, Reviewers, and Editors Can Better Address Alternative Explanations in Scholarly Research" from Andrew Owsiak and Paul Diehl academic.oup.com/isp/advance-...

Abstract. Authors of good scholarship must address alternative explanations to the one that they have proposed—to resolve debates, to entertain competing h

Upholding Hierarchies of Knowledge Production: Mundane Obstacles to Global International Relations

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 30

Online First at ISP: "Upholding Hierarchies of Knowledge Production: Mundane Obstacles to Global International Relations" from Birte Vogel and others academic.oup.com/isp/advance-...

Abstract. Debates about global international relations (IR) have been ongoing for over a decade, yet academic practice in meaningfully cooperating with Glo

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 30

As 2024 comes to an end, we would like to extend our gratitude to our outgoing Lead Editor, Dr. Jim Scott of @illinoisstateu.bsky.social

It's been a fantastic five years with Jim at the helm!

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

Online First at ISP: "Cyber Diplomacy through Official Public Attribution: Paving the Way for Global Norms" from Gil Baram. academic.oup.com/isp/advance-...

Cyber Diplomacy through Official Public Attribution: Paving the Way for Global Norms

Abstract. International discussions on establishing and implementing norms for behavior in cyberspace have spanned over two decades. However, differences i

Embracing Universality: Toward the Future of United Nations Development Work

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

Online first at ISP: "Embracing Universality: Toward the Future of United Nations Development Work" from Max-Otto Baumann and Sebastian Haug. academic.oup.com/isp/advance-...

Abstract. United Nations (UN) development work has long followed the binary logic of “developed” countries providing funding so that UN entities support “d

International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

We will complete our transition on December 31, 2024 and we are confident that our transition will be smooth, and that ISP’s trajectory will continue with the new team’s leadership and your continued support.

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International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

The incoming team (Danielle Lupton- Lead Editor; Yasemin Akbaba; Guadalupe Correa Cabrera; Rosalie Arcala Hall; Kristina Hinds; Jeff Lantis) is now managing all new submissions, while our team manages manuscripts in the various stages of the review/revision process as of Nov. 1.

International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

We are especially grateful to our wonderful editorial board members, whose many substantial contributions have been instrumental in this progress; we thank you for all you have done to help and support our team during our editorship.

International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

As we began our term, ISP averaged around 100-120 original manuscript submissions per year. In our final year we exceeded our goal of 200 submissions with 203 total submissions.

International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

Goal 5: Increase the number of submissions, with a target goal of 200 total submissions annually.

International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

In our final year, 52% of ISP’s published articles were authored/co-authored by women and 64% had at least one female coauthor. In our first year, 35% of authors were from North America, but in our final year, that concentration shrank to 25%.

International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

As we began our term, 46% of ISP’s published articles were authored/co-authored by women, and 52% of submissions had at least one female coauthor.

International Studies Perspectives @ispjournal.bsky.social · Dec 5

Goal 4: Increase the diversity of submitting authors.