The Thinking Global Team bring to you the highlights from Day 1 of the British International Studies Association (BISA) Conference 2025 in Belfast.
Alexandra Phelan explores insurgent legitimation, gender, and political violence, with a focus on Latin America, terrorism, and post-conflict transitions.
James Graham Wilson reflects on Cold War policy, archival research, and Paul Nitze’s legacy, whilst urging IR scholars to “always tell a story” to sustain engagement.
Koen Slootmaeckers discusses queer IR, EU politics, and burnout in academia, inviting scholars to prioritise self-care and build kinder communities.
Laryš’s analysis of Russia’s proxy war in Donbas is rich in theory and detail, though occasionally weighed down by dense structure and unclear chronology.
Melissa Conley Tyler discusses Australia’s evolving diplomacy, highlighting the role of middle powers and minilateralism in a shifting global landscape.
Selina Ho examines China’s rise, water and rail politics, as well as ASEAN’s resilience — urging a nuanced, cross-disciplinary approach to hegemony and public goods.
Jacqueline Laguardia Martinez explores Caribbean IR through climate resilience, regional integration, and Cuba’s cooperative diplomacy beyond ideological divides.
Fisher-Onar compellingly reframes Turkish politics as ‘pluralizers’ vs. ‘anti-pluralists’, though critics warn of reasserting Western hegemonies in pluralist terms.
Mark Juergensmeyer speaks about where religion and global politics meet, religious conflict, religious nationalism, and more.
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