Divided Government and Multilateral Assistance
In January of 2025, the Republican party gained “the trifecta,” controlling the Presidency and the...
Episode 1: Gates of the West
We’re baaack!In the inaugural episode of the second season of Whiskey and International Relations…
Unmanageable ally? Ceasefire breakdown reveals deeper tensions in US-Israel relationship
On June 19, 2026, as American and Iranian negotiators were set to meet in Switzerland to work...
Before you say it: the World Cup probably won’t increase US soft power
Like everyone else, I’m enjoying the World Cup. I’m not a fan of soccer/football, and honestly...
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Divided Government and Multilateral Assistance
In January of...
Episode 1: Gates of the West
We’re baaack!In the inaugural episode of the second season of Whiskey and International Relations…
Unmanageable ally? Ceasefire breakdown reveals deeper tensions in US-Israel relationship
On June 19, 2026,...
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How Russian economic policy is gender
Every year I make my third year Bachelor students read Carol Cohn’s article “Sex and Death in the...
On Indigenous Political Thought in Video Games
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The Uncanny Effects of the UK Court of Appeal’s ruling on the Proscription of Palestine Action
In July 2025, the UK government designated Palestine Action as...
What Politics and IR can teach AI pedagogy
[Editor’s Note: This is a write-up of a workshop proceedings. It is posted under my name, but the...
How the Iran War harms U.S. deterrence
President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran may weaken the U.S. ability to deter great power...
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Rest Well, Raul Pacheco-Vega
Our community lost the inimitable Raúl Pacheco-Vega this week. Someone who knew him better than me...
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Reacting to a recent event on the study of religion, conflict and peace
6+1 Questions about Resilient Statehood
Why did some states successfully avoid conquest by European empires? Logan Cochrane’s new, co-edited volume tackles this puzzle.
6+1 Questions about Exit from International Organizations
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