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PSA Young People's Politics specialist group💙 @psayoungpol.bsky.social · 2d

Hallo young people's politics people💙

1 week left until 17 Oct 2025 to put in your 200-word max abstract for the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social annual conference in Oxford 31 March-2 April 2026 #PSA26

For more info: www.psa.ac.uk/events/psa-a...

In ExOrdo remember to X 'Young People's Politics'

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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 2d

How do different forms of state capacity protect democracy? D Andersen, @chknutsen.bsky.social & @skaaning.bsky.social argue coercive & administrative capacity affect stability in distinct ways depending on threat: buff.ly/2yUrCqu

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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 1d

IN NEW ISSUE: Relational Equality & Extreme Social Exclusion - Giacomo Floris develops a novel theory of social exclusion explaining how society fails to treat socially excluded individuals as equals: buff.ly/D7xSDCs (OPEN ACCESS)

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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 1d

What are states really saying through their policies? Fayin Xu uses discourse analysis to show how China’s anti-corruption policies construct state identity. Read more: buff.ly/2AEcfMi

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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 16h

IN NEW ISSUE: Refugee Resettlement - @mgerver.bsky.social, Faten Ghosn & @mirandasimon.bsky.social draw upon a sample of Syrian refugees in Lebanon & find their resettlement preferences are 'adaptive'. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/3ZnH2Hn

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PSA International Relations Specialist Group @psainter-relations.bsky.social · 11h

Final Call!

Deadline for submissions: 17 October

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PSA International Relations Specialist Group @psainter-relations.bsky.social · 16d

Here is a list of the exciting activities we are preparing for you (deadline for submissions Oct 17)

1) The first panel with the collobaration of Italian Politics Specialist Group aims to unpack this challenge, welcoming paper proposals from a range of perspectives and methodological traditions

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PSA International Relations Specialist Group @psainter-relations.bsky.social · Sep 5

We would like to announce that CfP for the upcoming PSA Annual Conference in 2026 is open and we invite you to submit abstracts for consideration. Our general CfP scope, the details of our joint panels with other PSA SGs, and the submission instructions can be found;

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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 7h

Using #ESS data & multigroup path analysis, @johannahornung.bsky.social examines how trust mediates the effects of ideology, partisanship & cultural worldviews on vaccine uptake in Italy & Switzerland. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/4Q23cWp

#COVID19 @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com

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BJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 2d

📈 Trending article this week in #BJPIR:

'‘Enter parliament but never become part of it’: How have the Greens in the United Kingdom approached opposition?' by @louisevthompson.bsky.social & Mitya Pearson.

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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 2d

IN NEW ISSUE: Macroeconomic Sovereignty in the European Economic and Monetary Union - Stefano Merlo takes a republican approach when examining the subject. Read in @polstudies.bsky.social: buff.ly/tZiAbMV

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Reactionary Politics Research Network @reacpolrn.bsky.social · 2d

Just one week to go before the submission deadline for the @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social annual conference. You can submit your paper to the Reactionary Politics Specialist Group stream below!

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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 3d

Do think tanks coordinate with interest groups or protect their turf? J A H Whittlestone, C K Florczak & @mbklitgaard.bsky.social examine alliances and autonomy in corporatist systems. Read more: buff.ly/uvX3e6O

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BJPIR @bjpir.bsky.social · 3d

📝 Don't miss this recent #openaccess #BJPIR article!

'A ‘Good Story’: Von der Leyen’s Narrative on the Ukrainian War' by Isabel Camisão & Ana Teresa Peixinho.

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 3d

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PSA Environmental Politics Specialist Group @psaenvironmental.bsky.social · 3d

Final Reminder - CfP closes soon! 🚨

We would love to host your paper at the 2026
@polstudiesassoc.bsky.social conference.

More details here: www.psa.ac.uk/events/psa-a...

Just select 'Environmental Politics Specialist Group' in the ‘Topics’ section when submitting your abstract.

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Political Studies Association 76th Annual International ConferencePSA26: Political Studies Futures30 March – 1 April 2026, Oxford Join us in Oxford for PSA26 to discuss 'Political Studies Futures'Our ...

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Politics Journal @politicsjournal.bsky.social · 3d

International Workshop organized by Politics @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @sagepub.com on Polarization in Contemporary Politics, Lisbon (9–10 December). Seeking new perspectives or evidence on the causes, occurrence and consequences of polarization.
No fees, most costs covered.

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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 3d

IN NEW ISSUE: Why did Australia border earlier than most others for #Covid19? Diego Leiva Van De Maele, @drjesskirk.bsky.social, @cosmohoward.bsky.social, Mariel Verroya & @saraedavies.bsky.social examine Australia’s policy at the time: buff.ly/bJgFcDB (OPEN ACCESS)

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Bordering: Australia’s Policy to Border During COVID-19 - Diego Leiva Van De Maele, Jessica Kirk, Cosmo Howard, Mariel Verroya, Sara E. Davies, 2025

Why did Australia border earlier than most other states in response to the outbreak of COVID-19? Between mid-January and March 2020, the Australian government a...

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 3d

Resistance to change is real, but so is the need to challenge the status quo. Watch Dr Michael Bankole as he reflects on #EDI and what it means.
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PSA’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Video Series | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

The Political Studies Association is proud to share our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Video Series, bringing together EDI voices from across our community.

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Political Studies Review @psrjournal.bsky.social · 3d

Commissioned Book Review:

Théo Aiolfi, The Populist Style: Trump, Le Pen and Performances of the Far Right

By Andreina Victoria Hernández-Ross

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The book here:

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 3d

*PSA EVENT* TLN Webinar Series 'Teaching #PoliticalScience Through #Feminist Methodology to #GenZ by a #Millennial in a Cyber Classroom' with Dr Aruni Samarakoon @arunisamarakoon.bsky.social FREE and open to all.
📆 28 October, 1.30pm, Online

TLN Webinar – Teaching Political Science Through Feminist Methodology to Generation Z by a Millennial in a Cyber Classroom | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

‘Teaching Political Science Through Feminist Methodology to Generation Z by a Millennial in a Cyber Classroom’ with Dr Aruni Samarakoon, University of Hull 28 October – 1:30pm As a millennial holding…

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 4d

*PSA EVENT* TLN Webinar Series, '#GenAI and assessments in #politics: From #AI-proof assignments to AI-powered #pedagogy' with Thomas Da Costa Vieira, hosted by @psateach.bsky.social
📆 26 November, 1.30pm, Online
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TLN Webinar – GenAI and assessments in politics: From AI-proof assignments to AI-powered pedagogy | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

'GenAI and assessments in politics: From AI-proof assignments to AI-powered pedagogy’ with Thomas Da Costa Vieira, University of Leeds Wednesday 26 November, 1:30pmThis project presentation is…

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 4d

*PSA26 Annual Conference* - taking place 30 March - 1 April 2026, Oxford.
📍 Call for papers, registration fees, and FAQs information online.
📆 Paper proposal deadline: 17 October 2025
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PSA26 FAQs and Additional Information | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

How can I stay up to date with announcements about PSA26? The dedicated webpage for PSA26 will include all the latest information, deadline dates and related links. PSA Members will also receive…

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 5d

*PSA EVENT* TLN Webinar series 'Using LEGO® in #PoliticalScience & #InternationalStudies as an Effective Tool for Playful Learning’ with Dr. David Wilcox & Dr. Giuditta Fontana @unibirmingham.bsky.social
📆 19 November, 1 - 2pm, Online
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Political Studies @polstudies.bsky.social · 4d

Can party think tanks help politics slow down and think long-term? @brittvandewalle.bsky.social explores how autonomy and public funding shape the role of Political Party Think Tanks. Read more: buff.ly/GokRQ7T

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 4d

🌟PSA E&I Fund - winning projects🌟Awarded to demonstrate excellence & impact in #research/innovations in #PoliticalStudies #teaching & scholarship. Congratulations @psaterritorialpol.bsky.social for 'Creative Methodologies in Political Science workshop'
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PSA Excellence & Impact Fund Projects 2025/26 | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

This year, as part of the PSA’s 75th anniversary celebrations, we launched a new Excellence & Impact Fund.

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 4d

🌟PSA E&I Fund - winning projects🌟Awarded to demonstrate excellence & impact in #research/innovations in #PoliticalStudies #teaching & scholarship. Congratulations @psampg.bsky.social for 'Scottish Election Analysis 2026: Media, voters & the campaign '
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PSA Excellence & Impact Fund Projects 2025/26 | The Political Studies Association (PSA)

This year, as part of the PSA’s 75th anniversary celebrations, we launched a new Excellence & Impact Fund.

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