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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Aug 20

Final month to apply!

Join us in Bogotá next January with your peace science work!

www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Jun 24

CALL FOR PAPERS OPEN!

Apply to the Latin American Peace Science Society (LAPSS) 2026 Conference!

www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

Details below 🧵

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Prof Anastasia Shesterinina @ashesterinina.bsky.social · Jul 25

Uncertainty in Global Politics is now out in paperback!

Co-edited with the wonderful @miriammatej.bsky.social‬, with chapters on uncertainty in diverse contexts of armed conflict, social movement mobilization, global environmental politics & international law
www.routledge.com/Uncertainty-...

Uncertainty in Global Politics

This book engages in a constructive, practical debate on the nature and effects of uncertainty in global politics. International contributors explore the processes associated with different forms of u...

www.routledge.com

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Jun 24

More info, past programs, and application link here:

www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Jun 24

We will feature two tracks:

1) Papers: 15-20min presentations followed by 10-15min Q&A with the audience - good old Peace Science style!

2) Pre-conference workshops to be held on the afternoon of Jan 28 (not to be confused with mini-conferences).

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Jun 24

The conference will be hosted by Universidad Externado de Colombia in Bogotá, Jan 29-30, 2026.

In-person participation only.

No fee charged, no bitter winter!

You don't have to study Latin America to apply! We are open to all peace science research.

Deadline: Sept 15, 2025

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Jun 24

CALL FOR PAPERS OPEN!

Apply to the Latin American Peace Science Society (LAPSS) 2026 Conference!

www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

Details below 🧵

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Jun 24

The conference will be hosted by Universidad Externado de Colombia in Bogotá, Jan 29-30, 2026.

In-person participation only.

No fee charged, no bitter winter!

You don't have to study Latin America to apply! We are open to all peace science research.

Deadline: Sept 15, 2025

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Oliver Kaplan @oliverkaplan.bsky.social · Jun 10

My new article on #PDET community development programs in #Colombia -- Can they boost trust in (post-)conflict conditions?

** Original 2021 survey data on 2 towns -> More positive attitudes when project priorities matched community needs (e.g., roads vs. health)
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Sep 19

Apply to the 6th annual Latin American Peace Science Society Conference!

When: Jan 17-18, 2025
Host: Universidad @icesi (Cali, Colombia)
Application deadline: Sept 30th
No fee!

More info, past programs, and application here: www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Jul 22

Apply to the 6th annual Latin American Peace Science Society Conference!

When: Jan 17-18, 2025
Host: Universidad Icesi (Cali, Colombia)
Application deadline: Sept 30th
No fee!

More info, past programs, and application here: www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

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Paul Poast @profpaulpoast.bsky.social · Jan 15

Free expression is key to universities being a source of U.S. global "Soft Power". I explain why -- and why that soft power can be lost -- in my latest for @wpr.bsky.social

www.worldpoliticsreview.com/us-soft-powe...

What Happens on U.S. University Campuses Has Global Implications

The US university system is integral to the country’s soft power. Debates about free speech on campus show how fragile that role is.

www.worldpoliticsreview.com

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Nov 20

Today I presented my research agenda at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago. Very interesting to discuss peace with business scholars! We should be crossing disciplinary divides more

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Nov 18

Despite flu season (and the ensuing US health system BS), Autumn is truly amazing.

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Nov 5

In Colombia they even do the regional anthems - why not throw more wood to the hooligan fire?

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Sandra Botero @sboteroc.bsky.social · Nov 2

El domingo fueron elecciones locales en Colombia.🇨🇴 Este análisis de @juanalbarracind.bsky.social y JP Milanese explica algo que Petro no ha entendido: es un error nacionalizar la estrategia (y el análisis) de las elecciones subnacionales. #latinsky latinoamerica21.com/es/petro-y-e...

Petro y el error de nacionalizar las elecciones subnacionales en Colombia - Latinoamérica 21

Análisis L21 | Un sesgo urbano y bogotano. Petro y el error de nacionalizar las elecciones subnacionales en Colombia.

latinoamerica21.com

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 31

First snow in Chicago!

Residents seem not to care - annoyed, even.

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 30

*Drops the laser pointer*

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 14

Tomorrow is the deadline to apply! Join us at the Latin American Peace Science Society Conference.

Polisky

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 11

Deadline extended! Apply to the LAPSS Conference

When: Jan 18-19, 2024
Host: Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia)
New deadline: October 15th
No fee!

Application, info and past programs: www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 11

Polisky

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 11

Deadline extended! Apply to the LAPSS Conference

When: Jan 18-19, 2024
Host: Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia)
New deadline: October 15th
No fee!

Application, info and past programs: www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 11

@profmusgrave.bsky.social please add me to Polisky

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 11

Deadline extended! Apply to the LAPSS Conference

When: Jan 18-19, 2024
Host: Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá, Colombia)
New deadline: October 15th
No fee!

Application, info and past programs: www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

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Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 9

Tomorrow is the deadline! Apply to our LAPSS conference.

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 5

Apply to the Latin American Peace Science Society annual conference!

When: 18-19 January, 2024
Where: Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá)
Format: in-person panels
Deadline: October 10th.

No fee, no winter, no problem!

For more info, past programs, and application: www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

Santiago Sosa @sansosa.bsky.social · Oct 5

Apply to the Latin American Peace Science Society annual conference!

When: 18-19 January, 2024
Where: Universidad de los Andes (Bogotá)
Format: in-person panels
Deadline: October 10th.

No fee, no winter, no problem!

For more info, past programs, and application: www.eafit.edu.co/lapss

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