Global Theory Forum
@globaltheoryldn.bsky.social
LISS-DTP funded working group for scholars working on global political theory.
London-based.
Convenors: Luke Lavender (QMUL), Rhiannon Emm (KCL), and Freddie Larden (QMUL)
[email protected]
London-based.
Convenors: Luke Lavender (QMUL), Rhiannon Emm (KCL), and Freddie Larden (QMUL)
[email protected]
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We are delighted to announce a Call for Papers for a special issue and accompanying workshop with the Journal of International Political Theory on Relating Theory and Method in Global Political Contexts. Submit abstracts by November 10th (link below) - share widely!
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Thrilled that this Thursday (20.11.) Reyyan Akca will present her paper on "Rethinking Cultural Diplomacy through Museums: The Case of Qatar in Global IR”. Excited to have Dr. Pablo de Orellana as senior discussant.
Drop by at KCL (Bush House SE 1.04) from 5-6:30pm!
Drop by at KCL (Bush House SE 1.04) from 5-6:30pm!
November 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Thrilled that this Thursday (20.11.) Reyyan Akca will present her paper on "Rethinking Cultural Diplomacy through Museums: The Case of Qatar in Global IR”. Excited to have Dr. Pablo de Orellana as senior discussant.
Drop by at KCL (Bush House SE 1.04) from 5-6:30pm!
Drop by at KCL (Bush House SE 1.04) from 5-6:30pm!
We’re delighted to announce our CfA for the Spring Working Group sessions, held in person at KCL, QMUL, UCL and Birkbeck!
The series offers a conversational space to share ideas in international political theory — no paper draft required.
Submit here by Dec 8th: shorturl.at/u9xiL
The series offers a conversational space to share ideas in international political theory — no paper draft required.
Submit here by Dec 8th: shorturl.at/u9xiL
Global Theory Forum Spring 2026 Abstract Submission
This form is for submitting your abstract for the Global Theory Forum Working Groups taking place in the Spring term of 2026. Abstracts should be no longer than 250 words. Please submit your abstract ...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We’re delighted to announce our CfA for the Spring Working Group sessions, held in person at KCL, QMUL, UCL and Birkbeck!
The series offers a conversational space to share ideas in international political theory — no paper draft required.
Submit here by Dec 8th: shorturl.at/u9xiL
The series offers a conversational space to share ideas in international political theory — no paper draft required.
Submit here by Dec 8th: shorturl.at/u9xiL
We are delighted to announce a Call for Papers for a special issue and accompanying workshop with the Journal of International Political Theory on Relating Theory and Method in Global Political Contexts. Submit abstracts by November 10th (link below) - share widely!
forms.gle/zDGSnQWoVYzF...
forms.gle/zDGSnQWoVYzF...
October 13, 2025 at 2:24 PM
We are delighted to announce a Call for Papers for a special issue and accompanying workshop with the Journal of International Political Theory on Relating Theory and Method in Global Political Contexts. Submit abstracts by November 10th (link below) - share widely!
forms.gle/zDGSnQWoVYzF...
forms.gle/zDGSnQWoVYzF...
We are excited to announce our 2025 Autumn Term Working Group Series! Do make sure you are signed up to our email list (indicated below) to make sure you are up to date with Forum updates and the circulation of the relevant readings prior to each session.
October 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We are excited to announce our 2025 Autumn Term Working Group Series! Do make sure you are signed up to our email list (indicated below) to make sure you are up to date with Forum updates and the circulation of the relevant readings prior to each session.
We are thrilled to share the CfA for our Autumn term seminar series, in-person at KCL and QMUL.
The series provides dedicated and conversational space forengaging with international political theory, with no requirement for a paper draft.
See full CfA below, and submit here: shorturl.at/gOPlF
The series provides dedicated and conversational space forengaging with international political theory, with no requirement for a paper draft.
See full CfA below, and submit here: shorturl.at/gOPlF
July 8, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We are thrilled to share the CfA for our Autumn term seminar series, in-person at KCL and QMUL.
The series provides dedicated and conversational space forengaging with international political theory, with no requirement for a paper draft.
See full CfA below, and submit here: shorturl.at/gOPlF
The series provides dedicated and conversational space forengaging with international political theory, with no requirement for a paper draft.
See full CfA below, and submit here: shorturl.at/gOPlF
One week until our Spring Symposium! We look forward to seeing you all there
We are operating a waitlist, so if you are no longer able to come, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come along
We are operating a waitlist, so if you are no longer able to come, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come along
April 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
One week until our Spring Symposium! We look forward to seeing you all there
We are operating a waitlist, so if you are no longer able to come, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come along
We are operating a waitlist, so if you are no longer able to come, please cancel your ticket so someone else can come along
Our next seminar will be:
Freddie Larden - Funny People: Towards a Theory of Populist Humour
March 20th, in Bancroft 1.01.2, QMUL.
Dr Savvas Voutyras (Bournemouth) will be kindly joining us as a discussant
Please email us for readings and registration!
Freddie Larden - Funny People: Towards a Theory of Populist Humour
March 20th, in Bancroft 1.01.2, QMUL.
Dr Savvas Voutyras (Bournemouth) will be kindly joining us as a discussant
Please email us for readings and registration!
March 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Our next seminar will be:
Freddie Larden - Funny People: Towards a Theory of Populist Humour
March 20th, in Bancroft 1.01.2, QMUL.
Dr Savvas Voutyras (Bournemouth) will be kindly joining us as a discussant
Please email us for readings and registration!
Freddie Larden - Funny People: Towards a Theory of Populist Humour
March 20th, in Bancroft 1.01.2, QMUL.
Dr Savvas Voutyras (Bournemouth) will be kindly joining us as a discussant
Please email us for readings and registration!
We warmly invite you to our book manuscript workshop with
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social on his upcoming book. Details in link - but note the deadline for registering (19th March) and that there will also be a masterclass on getting theory into publishing shape!
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social on his upcoming book. Details in link - but note the deadline for registering (19th March) and that there will also be a masterclass on getting theory into publishing shape!
Global Theory Forum Book Manuscript Workshop
join us for a one-day book workshop dedicated to Prof. Jonathon Floyd's upcoming volume Public Political Philosophy: Methods and Methodology
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March 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We warmly invite you to our book manuscript workshop with
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social on his upcoming book. Details in link - but note the deadline for registering (19th March) and that there will also be a masterclass on getting theory into publishing shape!
@jonathanfloyd.bsky.social on his upcoming book. Details in link - but note the deadline for registering (19th March) and that there will also be a masterclass on getting theory into publishing shape!
Global Theory Forum is now on Bluesky! Follow for updates on our monthly seminar series, which provide a dedicated space for those thinking with international political theory to discuss their work, and other events.
March 10, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Global Theory Forum is now on Bluesky! Follow for updates on our monthly seminar series, which provide a dedicated space for those thinking with international political theory to discuss their work, and other events.