Stefanie Walter
@stefwalter.bsky.social
International relations and IPE prof at the University of Zurich and Co-Director of the UZH Crisis Competence Center. Research on globalization backlash, IPE, international (non-)cooperation, and IOs.
Optimist expecting the worst.
Optimist expecting the worst.
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🙏 A huge thank you to the conference organisers and section chairs, whose dedication and hard work make this possible.
Thank you to everyone in the political science community for this tremendous show of support. ✨
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Thank you to everyone in the political science community for this tremendous show of support. ✨
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November 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🙏 A huge thank you to the conference organisers and section chairs, whose dedication and hard work make this possible.
Thank you to everyone in the political science community for this tremendous show of support. ✨
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Thank you to everyone in the political science community for this tremendous show of support. ✨
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I have never understood the embrace of „Gold Open Access“ as a great strategy forward, rather than pushing journals to accepts Green OA as the norm.
The central argument in this excellent paper & thread is that the open-access turn has neglected profit; indeed, it turbo-charged publishers’ margins. As political economists who know a thing or two about profit and power we should speak up a lot more. As it says below: What we’re doing is crazy.
We wrote the Strain on scientific publishing to highlight the problems of time & trust. With a fantastic group of co-authors, we present The Drain of Scientific Publishing:
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Drain: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
Oligopoly: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
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Drain: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
Oligopoly: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
November 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I have never understood the embrace of „Gold Open Access“ as a great strategy forward, rather than pushing journals to accepts Green OA as the norm.
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🔝 EPSS received 2,514 paper submissions, authored and co-authored by 3,572 researchers from across the community.
Selecting from such a wealth of work won’t be easy, but it promises an great conference ahead.
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Selecting from such a wealth of work won’t be easy, but it promises an great conference ahead.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🔝 EPSS received 2,514 paper submissions, authored and co-authored by 3,572 researchers from across the community.
Selecting from such a wealth of work won’t be easy, but it promises an great conference ahead.
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Selecting from such a wealth of work won’t be easy, but it promises an great conference ahead.
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Totally flashed and happy about the tremendous show of confidence in and support for @epssnet.bsky.social! ✨
It feels great to build something that is truly valued by the community. Thanks to the amazing EPSS team and everyone involved in making this conference a huge success.
See you in Belfast!
It feels great to build something that is truly valued by the community. Thanks to the amazing EPSS team and everyone involved in making this conference a huge success.
See you in Belfast!
📢 Since launching EPSS in June 2025, we’ve been thrilled by the positive feedback from across the political science community.
Now that Call for Papers for EPSS Conference in Belfast has closed, we want to share the response has been extraordinary!
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Now that Call for Papers for EPSS Conference in Belfast has closed, we want to share the response has been extraordinary!
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November 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Totally flashed and happy about the tremendous show of confidence in and support for @epssnet.bsky.social! ✨
It feels great to build something that is truly valued by the community. Thanks to the amazing EPSS team and everyone involved in making this conference a huge success.
See you in Belfast!
It feels great to build something that is truly valued by the community. Thanks to the amazing EPSS team and everyone involved in making this conference a huge success.
See you in Belfast!
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🇪🇺🤝🇨🇭 Switzerland is officially in the European research game.
Today, it joins Horizon Europe and the Euratom Research and Training Programme.
Think CERN-level breakthroughs… but across health, energy, and digital tech.
Here’s why it matters ↓
link.europa.eu/G4Jfjw
Today, it joins Horizon Europe and the Euratom Research and Training Programme.
Think CERN-level breakthroughs… but across health, energy, and digital tech.
Here’s why it matters ↓
link.europa.eu/G4Jfjw
November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🇪🇺🤝🇨🇭 Switzerland is officially in the European research game.
Today, it joins Horizon Europe and the Euratom Research and Training Programme.
Think CERN-level breakthroughs… but across health, energy, and digital tech.
Here’s why it matters ↓
link.europa.eu/G4Jfjw
Today, it joins Horizon Europe and the Euratom Research and Training Programme.
Think CERN-level breakthroughs… but across health, energy, and digital tech.
Here’s why it matters ↓
link.europa.eu/G4Jfjw
Quite a graph in the FT…
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Quite a graph in the FT…
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Deadline for application to @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026 conference is this Friday 7th of November.
There's been an amazing response to the call for papers so far, we hope for even more great proposals this week.
Here is the call for papers: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
There's been an amazing response to the call for papers so far, we hope for even more great proposals this week.
Here is the call for papers: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Deadline for application to @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026 conference is this Friday 7th of November.
There's been an amazing response to the call for papers so far, we hope for even more great proposals this week.
Here is the call for papers: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
There's been an amazing response to the call for papers so far, we hope for even more great proposals this week.
Here is the call for papers: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Deadline for EPSS 2026 is this Friday!
Please share!: Last week to apply for @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026
really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting
⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting
⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
EPSS 2026 submissions FAQ - EPSS
Submissions are coming in fast for Belfast 2026 and so are your questions about submissions. Here are answers to the most common questions: Where do I go to submit? For panel submission: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/events/75765/symposia/create For paper submission: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/79266/submissions/new? How many papers can I submit? We put a constraint of max one presentation per person. This does …
epssnet.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Deadline for EPSS 2026 is this Friday!
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🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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EPSS Deadline is this week:
Submit your proposal by November 7
EPSS Deadline is this week:
Submit your proposal by November 7
Please share!: Last week to apply for @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026
really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting
⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting
⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
EPSS 2026 submissions FAQ - EPSS
Submissions are coming in fast for Belfast 2026 and so are your questions about submissions. Here are answers to the most common questions: Where do I go to submit? For panel submission: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/events/75765/symposia/create For paper submission: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/79266/submissions/new? How many papers can I submit? We put a constraint of max one presentation per person. This does …
epssnet.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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EPSS Deadline is this week:
Submit your proposal by November 7
EPSS Deadline is this week:
Submit your proposal by November 7
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Better get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
November 1, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Better get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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▶️ Political Economy
👉🏽 Section chairs:
Jane Gingrich & Thomas Sattler
📢 Our section welcomes submissions examining how economic & political processes, policies and outcomes influence each other. We welcome studies from both comparative (CPE) or international (IPE) political economy >>>
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👉🏽 Section chairs:
Jane Gingrich & Thomas Sattler
📢 Our section welcomes submissions examining how economic & political processes, policies and outcomes influence each other. We welcome studies from both comparative (CPE) or international (IPE) political economy >>>
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October 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
▶️ Political Economy
👉🏽 Section chairs:
Jane Gingrich & Thomas Sattler
📢 Our section welcomes submissions examining how economic & political processes, policies and outcomes influence each other. We welcome studies from both comparative (CPE) or international (IPE) political economy >>>
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👉🏽 Section chairs:
Jane Gingrich & Thomas Sattler
📢 Our section welcomes submissions examining how economic & political processes, policies and outcomes influence each other. We welcome studies from both comparative (CPE) or international (IPE) political economy >>>
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📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
This we’’ll feature the last two sections today:
🔝 This week: Comparative Politics of Development & Political Representation
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This we’’ll feature the last two sections today:
🔝 This week: Comparative Politics of Development & Political Representation
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Call for Papers | EPSS Belfast 2026 Conference
Submit your abstract or full paper for EPSS Belfast 2026. Share cutting‑edge political science research, network with peers & contribute to academic impact.
epssnet.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM
📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
This we’’ll feature the last two sections today:
🔝 This week: Comparative Politics of Development & Political Representation
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This we’’ll feature the last two sections today:
🔝 This week: Comparative Politics of Development & Political Representation
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I submitted an abstract for @epssnet.bsky.social 2026. I wasn't a regular at EPSA but I admire what @stefwalter.bsky.social and others are doing to build EPSS into a great new org for political science. Let's support them. See you in Belfast!
October 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I submitted an abstract for @epssnet.bsky.social 2026. I wasn't a regular at EPSA but I admire what @stefwalter.bsky.social and others are doing to build EPSS into a great new org for political science. Let's support them. See you in Belfast!
Looking forward to seeing Lisa and many of you in Belfast!
🙌 I'm applying for the #EPSS conference this year - here's the call for papers for what will likely be a terrific conference for #politicalscience, #internationalrelations, #behavioral research, and #IPE. I highly recommend this & hope to see many colleagues there! epssnet.org/belfast-2026/
EPSS 2026 Conference | June 18–20 | ICC Belfast, UK
Join top political scientists for the EPSS 2026 Annual Conference in Belfast. Submit papers, attend panels, and network with fellow researchers.
epssnet.org
October 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Looking forward to seeing Lisa and many of you in Belfast!
Very proud of our @ipz.bsky.social students who celebrated their graduation tonight. Congratulations to all, especially our prize winners! The prizes for best dissertation go to @reidingerve.bsky.social and @indubioproreto.bsky.social - Congrats! 🎉🥂🍾
October 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Very proud of our @ipz.bsky.social students who celebrated their graduation tonight. Congratulations to all, especially our prize winners! The prizes for best dissertation go to @reidingerve.bsky.social and @indubioproreto.bsky.social - Congrats! 🎉🥂🍾
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The call for papers for the first ever EPSS conference 2026 in Belfast is open until November 7th 2025.
epssnet.org/belfast-2026/
@rdassonneville.bsky.social and I will be chairing the section on Electoral and Voting Behavior. We look forward to your submissions and to a fantastic conference!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026/
@rdassonneville.bsky.social and I will be chairing the section on Electoral and Voting Behavior. We look forward to your submissions and to a fantastic conference!
September 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The call for papers for the first ever EPSS conference 2026 in Belfast is open until November 7th 2025.
epssnet.org/belfast-2026/
@rdassonneville.bsky.social and I will be chairing the section on Electoral and Voting Behavior. We look forward to your submissions and to a fantastic conference!
epssnet.org/belfast-2026/
@rdassonneville.bsky.social and I will be chairing the section on Electoral and Voting Behavior. We look forward to your submissions and to a fantastic conference!
Excellent and exciting news for UZH!
We are thrilled to welcome Esther Duflo and Abhijit Banerjee as the new Lemann Foundation Professors to our department, beginning in the summer of 2026.
October 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Excellent and exciting news for UZH!
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1/ New rare earth restrictions mark escalation in China’s weaponization of interdependence — adopting US extraterritorial permission structures. This is not just an export ban but regulated how global firms use Chinese equipment and material.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
China expands rare earth restrictions, targets defence, semiconductor users
China tightened its rare earth export controls on Thursday, saying it planned to limit exports to overseas defence firms and semiconductor users and adding five rare earth elements to its list.
www.reuters.com
October 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
1/ New rare earth restrictions mark escalation in China’s weaponization of interdependence — adopting US extraterritorial permission structures. This is not just an export ban but regulated how global firms use Chinese equipment and material.
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Submit your papers here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
October 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Submit your papers here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
Submit your papers here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
October 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Submit your papers here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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🚨 New(ish) Publication Alert! Delighted to see my article Credit Claiming in the EU @thejop.bsky.social I explore a classic question for accountability in Europe: when and why do govs claim credit for the work of the EU and shift blame onto Brussels to avoid responsibility? doi.org/10.1086/732970
Credit Claiming in the European Union | The Journal of Politics: Vol 87, No 3
Incumbents in multilevel systems are assumed to exploit uncertainty of responsibility by claiming credit and shifting blame, yet little is known about when and how they engage in these rhetorical stra...
doi.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🚨 New(ish) Publication Alert! Delighted to see my article Credit Claiming in the EU @thejop.bsky.social I explore a classic question for accountability in Europe: when and why do govs claim credit for the work of the EU and shift blame onto Brussels to avoid responsibility? doi.org/10.1086/732970
Great reporting on the contagion risks of the Trump presidency, drawing in parts on insights from the @disintegrationerc.bsky.social project.
Is America contagious?
Scholars in political extremism are documenting the global spread of right-wing populism.
www.motherjones.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Great reporting on the contagion risks of the Trump presidency, drawing in parts on insights from the @disintegrationerc.bsky.social project.
Fantastic news - Congratulations!
And yes, it’s a great feeling to see one’s former student do so well! 😊
And yes, it’s a great feeling to see one’s former student do so well! 😊
We have two new Acting Co-Directors! Since October, Thu Nguyen (@onethuthree.bsky.social) & Nils Redeker (@nilsredeker.bsky.social) are leading the Jacques Delors Centre think tank, working closely with Mark Dawson, Co-Director of the research arm. Find out more 👉 www.delorscentre.eu/en/about/new...
Thu Nguyen and Nils Redeker take over the JDC think tank as Acting Co-Directors
The two former Deputy Directors succeed Johannes Lindner and join Mark Dawson in co-directing the Jacques Delors Centre as of October 2025.
www.delorscentre.eu
October 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Fantastic news - Congratulations!
And yes, it’s a great feeling to see one’s former student do so well! 😊
And yes, it’s a great feeling to see one’s former student do so well! 😊
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“The law says he can’t do it so it’s not clear whether he can” is such a 2025 headline
It is not clear that Mr. Trump’s image can be featured on a coin. An 1866 law enshrined a tradition that only deceased people could appear on U.S. currency to avoid the appearance that America was a monarchy. Trump admin is planning to do it anyway.
By Alan Rappeport
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...
By Alan Rappeport
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...
Treasury Plans to Mint $1 Commemorative Trump Coin
www.nytimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:57 AM
“The law says he can’t do it so it’s not clear whether he can” is such a 2025 headline