Features

E-IR x BISA: Roland Bleiker on Emotions, Visuality and International Politics

E-International Relations • Jun 24 2025 • Features

Roland Bleiker, the Keynote Speaker of the BISA Conference 2025, speaks about emotions and visuality in international politics, the conference, advice to young scholars and more.

Interview – Emma Salisbury

E-International Relations • Jun 23 2025 • Features

Emma Salisbury discusses defence policy, naval strategy, and military innovation, analysing how shifting global dynamics shape UK security and AUKUS ties.

E-IR x BISA – Day 3

E-International Relations • Jun 21 2025 • Features

The Thinking Global Team bring to you the highlights from Day 3 of the British International Studies Association (BISA) Conference 2025 in Belfast.

E-IR x BISA – Day 2

E-International Relations • Jun 19 2025 • Features

The Thinking Global Team bring to you the highlights from Day 2 of the British International Studies Association (BISA) Conference 2025 in Belfast.

E-IR x BISA – Day 1

E-International Relations • Jun 19 2025 • Features

The Thinking Global Team bring to you the highlights from Day 1 of the British International Studies Association (BISA) Conference 2025 in Belfast.

Interview – Alexandra Phelan

E-International Relations • Jun 17 2025 • Features

Alexandra Phelan explores insurgent legitimation, gender, and political violence, with a focus on Latin America, terrorism, and post-conflict transitions.

Interview – James Graham Wilson

E-International Relations • Jun 13 2025 • Features

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.

Interview – Koen Slootmaeckers

E-International Relations • Jun 9 2025 • Features

Koen Slootmaeckers discusses queer IR, EU politics, and burnout in academia, inviting scholars to prioritise self-care and build kinder communities.

Review – Rebel Militias in Eastern Ukraine

Jakob Hauter • May 26 2025 • Features

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.

Interview – Melissa Conley Tyler

E-International Relations • May 24 2025 • Features

Melissa Conley Tyler discusses Australia’s evolving diplomacy, highlighting the role of middle powers and minilateralism in a shifting global landscape.

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