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Jonathan Chu
@jonchu.bsky.social
Social scientist researching how political opinion and norms affect democracy, conflict, great powers.

Faculty at LKY School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore.

https://www.jonathanchu.org/
We are hiring multiple TT Assistant Professors in Int’l Security (broadly defined but we take “international” seriously), Public Administration (broadly), and Public Policy (esp. Technology). See the ad for key information: academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30182 1/3
National University of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Job #AJO30182, Assistant Professor – International Relations, Public Policy, Public Administration, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore, SG
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July 7, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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NEW: I analyzed nearly 300 federal cases involving the Trump administration. Federal judges—across the political spectrum—are using language I’ve never seen before. One called government actions “unconscionable.” Another quoted Kafka. They’re begging us to pay attention.
Federal Judges Are Begging Us to Pay Attention
A Data-Driven Analysis of nearly 300 Federal Cases Reveals Judges Quoting Kafka and Warning of Democracy in Peril
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June 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Here's the 🧵! Int’l relations scholars have long been trying to make sense of an interesting observation: policies endorsed by int’l organizations like NATO or the Security Council receive greater global approval. Some call this "legitimacy." But what does this mean? 1/n
🚨My new research theorizes and demonstrates a novel mechanism to understand how international organizations legitimize foreign policy: by sending social cues. Read more in the Open Access online version here.(will write a thread later...)
New Cambridge Element 'Social Cues: How the Liberal Community Legitimizes Humanitarian War' by Jonathan Art Chu out now!

Read #OpenAccess - cup.org/41FOuQA

#cambridgeelements #politics #ISA2025
March 12, 2025 at 2:04 AM
🚨My new research theorizes and demonstrates a novel mechanism to understand how international organizations legitimize foreign policy: by sending social cues. Read more in the Open Access online version here.(will write a thread later...)
New Cambridge Element 'Social Cues: How the Liberal Community Legitimizes Humanitarian War' by Jonathan Art Chu out now!

Read #OpenAccess - cup.org/41FOuQA

#cambridgeelements #politics #ISA2025
March 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Reposted by Jonathan Chu
Come work with us at the National University of Singapore. Every year, we have a fantastic group of pre-docs working with us! #econ_ra

fass.nus.edu.sg/ecs/pre-doc-...
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January 14, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Interesting finding about how cultural affinity among military allies might increase their ability to deter attacks. Though, seems like a tricky thing to nail down empirically.
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Do birds of a feather deter better? Cultural affinity and alliance deterrence
Using a new latent measure of cultural affinity in military alliances (1816–2011), this study shows that states are less likely to be targets of militarized disputes or wars if they are members of ...
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December 29, 2024 at 2:12 PM
These international relations starter packs...are almost exclusively North American/W. Europe, both in terms of the scholars' apparent identity and the institutions represented. I guess that also reflects most IR journal editorial boards and departments. What does "international" mean?
December 29, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Thrilled to be part of the awesome research team that won this Carnegie grant! To understand how security is maintained in fragile states and implications for world order. cega.berkeley.edu/article/glob...
cega.berkeley.edu
December 23, 2024 at 6:09 AM
I benefited immensely from this program. Please consider applying!
Applications are now open for IPSI 2025! June 8-12, 2025 Washington, DC.
IPSI is a five-day professional development program for professors and post-docs in the field of international affairs who want to build the tools and networks to produce and disseminate policy-relevant academic research.
IPSI — Bridging the Gap
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December 7, 2024 at 5:13 AM
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Still accepting applications to work with me as a postdoc next year. Remote work possible. Will review files beginning in Jan. Pls apply / share apply.interfolio.com/142214
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December 2, 2024 at 2:15 PM
We're so excited that this is now in publication form. The key analysis reveals the importance of co-religious identity in explaining people's humanitarian foreign policy attitudes.
New pub! @jonchu.bsky.social and I have a new paper in JCR, "Race, Religion, and Support for Humanitarian Intervention." We find support for armed intervention increases among Americans who share an identity with the oppressed group--esp. Evangelical Christians.

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December 2, 2024 at 3:56 PM
I'm so sorry, but I'm the way less cool Jon Chu.
As I said it would be on @pivotpod.bsky.social to the dubious @profgalloway.bsky.social, Wicked is a huge hit. Listen to this amazing interview I did with the deeply gifted director @jonchu.bsky.social who’s the heart and soul of the movie of the legendary musical. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
Jon Chu on Wicked, Silicon Valley, and Defying Hollywood’s Gravity
Podcast Episode · On with Kara Swisher · 11/18/2024 · 1h 5m
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December 2, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Reposted by Jonathan Chu
New paper on attitudes toward unilateral action with @jonchu.bsky.social, forthcoming @thejop.bsky.social.

We show evidence that citizens of democracies and autocracies are similar in responding negatively to executive policymaking that excludes the legislature.

polisky dictatorsky
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March 1, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Highly recommend based on my experience last year! Please share widely.
Applications for BTG's 2024 International Policy Summer Institute (IPSI) are now open! Professors (all ranks) and postdocs interested in policy outreach and public engagement are encouraged to apply! ALL are welcome. Please share with your networks! bridgingthegapproject.org/programs/ipsi/
January 4, 2024 at 3:37 AM
Hello, World!

I guess I'm also here now...
October 6, 2023 at 2:57 PM