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Reposted by Robert Falkner, Silvia Secchi, Martijn Duineveld , and 3 more

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It's finally here! 100+ scholars, global scope, practical insights. “Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment” shows how organized interests stall policy—and how governance can respond.

Open access available now! Or order for paperback and hardcover. cssn.org/wp-content/u...
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by Robert Falkner

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The new McCarthyism of MAGA America:

Rutgers historian Mark Bray, who wrote book on postwar anti-fascism, leaves US after death threats and having his home address published on social media. Turning Point USA labelled him a “financier” for leftwing movements.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US anti-fascism expert leaves country day after being blocked from flying to Spain
Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was told at gate his trip was cancelled after Trump threats
www.theguardian.com
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by Robert Falkner

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The Conservatives are about to pledge to ditch the UK's Climate Change Act. Time to re-post this @carbonbrief.org analysis of why Kemi Badenoch is wrong to claim that climate policy is driving sky-high energy costs.

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Factcheck: Why Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is wrong about UK’s net-zero goal - Carbon Brief
The leader of the opposition Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, has shattered the political consensus on climate change in a speech attacking the UK’s net-zero by 2050 target.
www.carbonbrief.org
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Reposted by Robert Falkner, Jan W. Mueller, Martín Lodge , and 12 more

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The Hertie School mourns the passing of Prof. Dr Dr h.c. Claus Offe, Professor Emeritus of Political Sociology, an extraordinary scholar, teacher and colleague.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege to know him.
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by Robert Falkner

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Cancel culture on the rise again in US…

by Robert Falkner — Reposted by Stacy D. VanDeveer

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As many suspected, the economic costs of this summer's heatwave and wildfire season in Europe turned out to be higher than originally expected - and are set to rise in future years.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds
Greatest damage from heat, drought and flooding done in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Bulgaria
www.theguardian.com
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by Robert Falkner

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My favourite event with Conor is, of course, our GRI debate on Climate Change, Displacement and International Justice, held online during Covid (Conor starts at 15:29 mins): www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY2k...

We will miss you. RIP
Climate Change, Displacement and International Justice | LSE Online Event
YouTube video by LSE
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by Robert Falkner

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His sharp intellect, enthusiasm and boundless energy led him to make seminal contributions to British legal and political debates. And who can forget his captivating presence as a passionate speaker in the LSE public events programme?
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by Robert Falkner

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Sad day at LSE. Conor Gearty has died.

He will be sorely missed, among his colleagues in the law school and across the LSE and beyond. A passionate scholar and advocate of human rights, he became the first director of the LSE Centre for the Study of Human Rights while continuing to practice law.
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Next was “The Market in Global International Society” by Barry Buzan and @robertfalkner.bsky.social, who demonstrate the flaws in analyzing the state and market separately and how to better understand political economy. Highly recommend

Full review: bookwyrm.social/user/bwaber/... (6/8)
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by Will Jennings — Reposted by Robert Falkner, Steve Peers, Aurélien Mondon , and 1 more

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A textbook case of how not to report polls.

'50%? Oh my god!'
'Oh, you mean a 9-point increase'?
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Are you researching how corporate actors shaped international organisations in the long #20thcentury?

🚨Submit your proposal for our #CfP: Extractivist Enterprise and International Organisations, 1919-1989

📅 Deadline to submit proposals: 6 October 2025

You can find all the information below 👇​
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Reposted by Robert Falkner, John G. McNutt

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📰 Professor @robertfalkner.bsky.social spoke with @newscientist.com about the challenges of global environmental negotiations.

“The consensus rule in international environmental negotiations has always been the Achilles heel of the UN #environment process,” he said.

🔗 bit.ly/4g2YoRN
#AcademicSky
How to tackle environmental issues when the world can't agree
The failure to agree a global treaty on plastic pollution highlights how the UN’s requirement for unanimity holds back environmental policy, but there are better ways to make progress
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by Robert Falkner

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The other post is focused on international relations and international security.

Salaries for both posts are no less than ca. £65k.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD974/a...
Assistant Professor in International Relations at London School of Economics and Political Science
Apply for the Assistant Professor in International Relations role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.
www.jobs.ac.uk
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by Robert Falkner

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Job posting: 2 Assistant Professor positions in the LSE's International Relations department.

One in International Political Economy, preferably with a focus on climate/environment or global business.

Deadline is 7 September. Please distribute in your networks.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOD919/a...
Assistant Professor in International Political Economy at London School of Economics and Political Science
Recruiting now: Assistant Professor in International Political Economy on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
www.jobs.ac.uk
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Reposted by Robert Falkner, Anna O. Law, Laia Balcells , and 7 more

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🎓📢 We’re hiring!

Come join us @uni-muenster.de 🇩🇪 as a W3 Professor in Political Science (🌍 IR & ♻️ Sustainability)

💼 Permanent position
📍 Münster, Germany
🕒 Deadline: Sept 26, 2025

jobs.zeit.de/jobs/w3-prof...
W3 Professorship in "Political Science with a Focus on International Sustainability" - Universität Münster
Universität Münster bietet Stelle als W3 Professorship in "Political Science with a Focus on International Sustainability" in Münster - jetzt bewerben!
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📽️ New GEP Youtube video! Check out this stellar discussion between Associate Editor @yixiansun.bsky.social and GEP co-authors @jfmorin.bsky.social and @cyncouette.bsky.social on addressing the emerging #environmental problem of #spacedebris 🚀. www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzR4...
Jean-Frédéric Morin and Cynthia Couette on the governance of orbital debris
YouTube video by Global Environmental Politics Journal
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by Robert Falkner

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Always amazes me how little Oxford colleges are willing to pay for part-time lecturers. 3 contact hours per week, plus exam duties, admissions, admin and pastoral duties. But £8,284-£9,154 per annum??? Ahh, at least "some lunches and dinners free of charge..."

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOA269/c...
College Lecturer (Career Development) in Politics (International Relations) at Pembroke College
Recruiting now: College Lecturer (Career Development) in Politics (International Relations) on jobs.ac.uk. Click for details and explore more academic job opportunities on the top job board
www.jobs.ac.uk
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by Robert Falkner

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Great. I guess fake references are not a problem ... since nobody reads syllabi 🫢
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by Robert Falkner

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At least lectures are not written by AI tools (yet)...
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Fantastic panel discussion on history and environmental governance with Maria Ivanova, Steven Bernstein, Jennifer Clapp and Robert Falkner. Missing: Michael Manulak #isa2025
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“The professors are the enemy.”
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22 weeks apart.
Two front pages of the Economist. The first is dated October 25, 2024 and says “The Envy of the Workd” and has dollars bill rocketing into the sky in celebration of the US economy. The second front page is dated this week April 5th. It’s headline is “Ruination Day” and pictures Trump sawing a hole in the group the shape of the US.
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We’ve know this for ages but it’s good that this kind of analysis in now on mainstream TV in the UK
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When the Clock Broke is out in paperback today with a new postscript!
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Reposted by Robert Falkner, Valentina Bold

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“A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.”
Thomas Mann, German writer, Nobel Prize winner for Literature 1929; born #OTD 1875.
Photograph Nobel Prize
“A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” Thomas Mann, German writer, Nobel Prize winner for Literature 1929; born #OTD 1875. Photograph Nobel Prize “A writer is someone for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people.” Thomas Mann, German writer, Nobel Prize winner for Literature 1929; born #OTD 1875. Photograph Nobel Prize
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Throwback to the Martin Wight Memorial Lecture, “Economic nationalism and global (dis)order,” delivered by Professor @robertfalkner.bsky.social and chaired by Dr Katerina Dalacoura.

✍️ Read the event report: bit.ly/4nPVK5i
🎥 Watch the full lecture here: bit.ly/40SnQmw
#AcademicSky #PoliSky
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by Robert Falkner

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Brexit’s glorious future, back then … and now 🙄

(Source: Private Eye)
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by Robert Falkner

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Chatham House is looking to hire a Senior Research Fellow on Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation. They are looking for deep expertise in the energy transition, climate risks & interaction with geo-politics/economics. Permanent, full-time, £90k annually.

careers.chathamhouse.org/jobs/6023298...
Senior Research Fellow – Energy Transition and Climate Mitigation - Chatham House
Our environmental work requires someone with deep expertise in the energy transition, climate risks and their interaction with geopolitics and geoeconomics.
careers.chathamhouse.org
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by Robert Falkner

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Climate misinformation is now a major threat to the Net Zero transition. New report details role of online conspiracy theorists, corporations and think tanks.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe – major report
False claims obstructing climate action, say researchers, amid calls for climate lies to be criminalised
www.theguardian.com
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