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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 12d

The local newspaper reported about our public roundtable (in German only): www.badische-zeitung.de/wie-war-s-be...

Wie war’s bei … der Podiumsdiskussion über die Macht der Populisten

Populistische Parteien werden immer beliebter. In vielen Ländern, wie den USA, sind Populisten bereits an der Macht. In dieser Podiumsdiskussion befassten sich die Forscher mit den Folgen.

www.badische-zeitung.de

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 16d

Some impressions from our IDEoPOP Kick-off Conference on the international dimensions and effects of #populism held @uni-freiburg.de on 17-19 September. The entire network met in person for the first time for an inspiring mix of poster sessions by our doctoral candidates, panels, and roundtables.

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · 16d

New publication (with Emidio Diodato) in @jcms-eu.bsky.social
The Long‐Term Effects of #Populism on #ForeignPolicy: Berlusconi's Legacy and Its Impact on Italy's Approach to the #EU and International Politics onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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The Long‐Term Effects of Populism on Foreign Policy: Berlusconi's Legacy and Its Impact on Italy's Approach to the EU and International Politics

What are the long-term effects of populism on foreign policy? This aspect has not been addressed yet by the burgeoning literature on the international consequences of populism. In this contribution, ...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · 17d

Thank you so much for coming to our @ideopop.bsky.social kick-off conference and for presenting your super interesting research, dear @dwajner.bsky.social !

Daniel F. Wajner @dwajner.bsky.social · 18d

Had a fantastic time in Freiburg at the kickoff of the IDEoPOP doctoral network! 🎉 Big thanks to @sdestradi.bsky.social
@lesliewehner.bsky.social
& all IDEoPOP partners for having me, and to S.Fouquet for the organization. Especially loved meeting the new PhDs; so much promising research ahead!

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Sep 4

We had two very inspiring panels on the international consequences of #populism at #SISP2025 today 😊 @ideopop.bsky.social

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Sep 4

Good morning Napoli! Looking forward to #SISP2025 with two panels on #populism and #IR co-organized with @khayyamrza.bsky.social of the @ideopop.bsky.social doctoral network

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Sep 1

My contribution this morning in Deutschlandfunk (in German) on Germany's foreign minister's trip to #India

www.deutschlandfunk.de/wirtschaft-u...

Wadephul in Indien - Komplizierte neue Partnerschaft mit dem Subkontinent

www.deutschlandfunk.de

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thanks, dear Nico!

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Jul 3

Today, I could finally collect my copies of our Routledge #Handbook of #Populism and #ForeignPolicy. I am so grateful to all our authors and to the best co-editors in the world: @achryssogelos.bsky.social and @davidcadier.bsky.social!

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Jun 10

Interested in different theories and conceptualization of #populism? Here are lectures by some of the leading scholars in the field, given in the context of our MSCA doctoral network @ideopop.bsky.social

IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · Jun 10

The first six #lectures of our series on #Populism are now available online! Super interesting contributions on the different theorizations of populism and on how to measure it. Follow this space for more video lectures in the coming weeks!
ideopop.populism-internationalrelations.com/doctoral-tra...

Lecture series - IDEoPOP

Concepts, Causes, and Consequences of Populism Session 1Introduction to populismCristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser (Catholic University of Chile)Provides an overview of developments in how populism has manif...

ideopop.populism-internationalrelations.com

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · Jun 10

The first six #lectures of our series on #Populism are now available online! Super interesting contributions on the different theorizations of populism and on how to measure it. Follow this space for more video lectures in the coming weeks!
ideopop.populism-internationalrelations.com/doctoral-tra...

Lecture series - IDEoPOP

Concepts, Causes, and Consequences of Populism Session 1Introduction to populismCristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser (Catholic University of Chile)Provides an overview of developments in how populism has manif...

ideopop.populism-internationalrelations.com

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Politikwissenschaft Uni Freiburg @pwunifreiburg.bsky.social · May 26

📣 We're #hiring: You successfully completed your #PhD and are motivated to research and teach in #InternationalRelations? Consider joining our lovely team at @uni-freiburg.de in Germany's sunniest region. 🌞 More info 👇 @sdestradi.bsky.social @friasunifreiburg.bsky.social @abi-freiburg.bsky.social

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The Chair for International Relations, Department of Political Science, at the University of Freiburg invites applications for a PostDoc position (m/f/d) in International Relations

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · May 19

Our #handbook of #populism and #foreignpolicy has a publication date: 20 June! Very much looking forward to seeing this in print :-) @davidcadier.bsky.social @achryssogelos.bsky.social

www.routledge.com/Routledge-Ha...

Routledge Handbook of Populism and Foreign Policy

This handbook provides a methodical, comprehensive, and unifying overview of the vibrant yet disparate scholarship on populism and foreign policy. By mapping the debates and existing findings, as well...

www.routledge.com

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Politikwissenschaft Uni Freiburg @pwunifreiburg.bsky.social · May 15

*** Postdoc-Stelle in der IB ***

Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · May 13

*We are hiring!* @pwunifreiburg.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de
2-year Postdoc position in #InternationationalRelations at my chair with a fantastic team! :-)
uni-freiburg.de/stellenangeb...

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · May 15

A few days ago, I spoke with NZZ about the India-Pakistan conflict and Kashmir:
podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/n...

Der ewige Streit um Kaschmir

Podcast-Folge · NZZ Geopolitik · 14.05.2025 · 30 Min.

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · May 13

*We are hiring!* @pwunifreiburg.bsky.social @uni-freiburg.de
2-year Postdoc position in #InternationationalRelations at my chair with a fantastic team! :-)
uni-freiburg.de/stellenangeb...

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · May 9

I had a wonderful time in Jerusalem this week at the workshop "The International Impact of #Populism: Mitigation or Boost?" organized by @dwajner.bsky.social @hebrewuniversity.bsky.social Very much enjoyed discussions with colleagues and students. Thank you for the invitation!!

Daniel F. Wajner @dwajner.bsky.social · May 6

The workshop on the international impact of #populism is underway! Amazing vibe from the group already! 📢🌍 Kicked off with a thought-provoking keynote by
Emeritus Prof. Emanuel Adler
on “Populism, Technology & the Practice of Truth Subversion!”
Some shots from the session👇
See you tomorrow!

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Cas Ⓜ️udde @casmudde.bsky.social · Apr 7

“even if [Europeans] cannot stop the attacks on US academia, different groups can help US-based academics in other ways.”

My new op-Ed in @theguardian.com

Trump is targeting US universities as never before. Here are four ways to help them | Cas Mudde

Supporters in Europe can offer new opportunities and minimise the isolation. Certainly they can avoid making things worse, says political scientist Cas Mudde

www.theguardian.com

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Mar 10

@uni-freiburg.de @pwunifreiburg.bsky.social @brisunipress.bsky.social @dwajner.bsky.social

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International Affairs @iajournal.bsky.social · Mar 7

📚 Top 10 Books: International Women’s Day 2025

Book Reviews Editor Mariana Vieira has curated a selection of outstanding books written by women that have been reviewed in our journal over the past year. Dive into the list 👇

medium.com/internationa...

Top 10 Books: International Women’s Day 2025

To mark International Women’s Day this year, the official celebratory website asks us to ‘Imagine a gender equal world … A world where…

medium.com

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Mar 8

What an honour to see my book "Reluctance in World Politics" in the @iajournal.bsky.social list of top 10 books written by women! And a reference to our #populism special section, too. Thank you!!😊

medium.com/internationa...

Top 10 Books: International Women’s Day 2025

To mark International Women’s Day this year, the official celebratory website asks us to ‘Imagine a gender equal world … A world where…

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David Cadier @davidcadier.bsky.social · Mar 3

Attending #ISA2025 @isanet.bsky.social ? Interested in fresh scholarly insights on the foreign policies of populist actors across the world (they might come in handy these days)? Come to our roundtable at 4, organised around our upcoming Handbook and with many authors present! @fpa-isa.bsky.social

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Feb 28

Our handbook of #populism and #foreignpolicy has a cover! @achryssogelos.bsky.social @davidcadier.bsky.social
And if you are attending #ISA2025 @isanet.bsky.social, join us at roundtable MD24 "Populism and Foreign Policy Making" on Monday 3 March at 4 pm in room Lake Huron 8 (Hilton).

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Juliet Kaarbo @jkaarbo.bsky.social · Feb 8

Pleased to share my blog piece with International Affairs @iajournal.bsky.social, linking my current Leverhulme Trust @leverhulme.bsky.social research on how leaders change, my previous IA article on breaking bad, and Trump 2.0

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Has Trump Changed?

Juliet Kaarbo discusses Trump’s ‘changed personality’ and how it may affect his second term.

medium.com

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · Feb 6

We are hiring @uni-freiburg.de!! We are looking for a doctoral candidate to work on "Populist politicization of foreign policy" in the EU-funded MSCA doctoral network "International Dimensions and Effects of Populism" (IDEoPOP)

uni-freiburg.de/stellenangeb...

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