JULY 1. Open to ISA Members only. Not an ISA Member? Membership can be purchased here. The Women's Caucus invites all ISA members to join The Write Space, a summer writing accountability workshop. Sessions will occur every Wednesday, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, ET, from June 10 through July 29. Participants are invited to join us for informal networking followed by quiet co-working.
HOSTS: Alexis Henshaw (Troy University) and Sarah Dorr (International Studies Association).
This is a pilot session, and our aim is to expand into different time zones if there is interest. Contact Alexis Henshaw or Sarah Dorr if you are interested in hosting The Write Space in your time zone.
JUNE 25. (Recording coming soon). In 2026, right-wing populist leader Viktor Orban was voted out of office in a resounding defeat. The former Hungarian Prime Minister is often considered the leading figure in the right-wing populist movements that have risen around the world since the early 2010’s and has often been cited as inspiration for right-wing populist to adopt similar strategies to maintain power. Core to Orban and the populist’s platform has been a resounding rejection of LGBTQ+ rights with Orban and his party Fidesz creating numerous anti-LGBTQ+ legislation within Hungary and advocating for similar actions to be taken in states with similar populist leaderships.
Orban’s 2026 defeat comes at a time when populist leadership in Eastern Europe is potentially receding with states like Poland and Slovenia removing their populist leaders preceding Orban’s defeat. These defeats came with a potential respite for LGBTQ+ communities in Eastern Europe long embattled by these leaders and their anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric. However, issues still remain with leaders like Donald Tusk in Poland being hesitant to agree to pro-LGBTQ+ decisions despite assurances that it would be center of his party’s platform and Caucus states like Georgia signaling a push to be more Russian friendly which comes part and parcel with Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ diplomatic strategy.
Even with his defeat, the specter of Viktor Orban's policies remains for LGBTQ+ communities in Eastern Europe and potentially abroad. This virtual roundtable is meant to unpack these issues in greater detail by discussing the legacy that Orban has left behind for LGBTQ+ communities, what that legacy means for Eastern European states when it comes to LGBTQ+ issues, and whether we can expect a progress or recession of LGBTQ+ rights in the region in our current political climate.
CHAIR/DISCUSSANT: Robert Tanner Bivens (Illinois College). DISCUSSANTS: Hadley Zaun Renkin (Central European University), Kathryn Butterworth (University of Idaho), Michael Sweigart (Democracy International/George Mason University), Marton Gera (Erasmus University Rotterdam), and Anna Grzywacz (Polish Academy of Sciences).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
June 24. Open to ISA Members only. Not an ISA Member? Membership can be purchased here. The Women's Caucus invites all ISA members to join The Write Space, a summer writing accountability workshop. Sessions will occur every Wednesday, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, ET, from June 10 through July 29. Participants are invited to join us for informal networking followed by quiet co-working.
HOSTS: Alexis Henshaw (Troy University) and Sarah Dorr (International Studies Association).
This is a pilot session, and our aim is to expand into different time zones if there is interest. Contact Alexis Henshaw or Sarah Dorr if you are interested in hosting The Write Space in your time zone.
June 17. Open to ISA Members only. Not an ISA Member? Membership can be purchased here. The Women's Caucus invites all ISA members to join The Write Space, a summer writing accountability workshop. Sessions will occur every Wednesday, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, ET, from June 10 through July 29. Participants are invited to join us for informal networking followed by quiet co-working.
HOSTS: Alexis Henshaw (Troy University) and Sarah Dorr (International Studies Association).
This is a pilot session, and our aim is to expand into different time zones if there is interest. Contact Alexis Henshaw or Sarah Dorr if you are interested in hosting The Write Space in your time zone.
JUNE 16. (Recording coming soon). Join us for an information session on the ISA Dissertation Fellowship, hosted by members of the Fellowship Committee. The ISA Dissertation Completion Fellowship is open to applicants from across the social sciences and humanities working in the broad field of International Studies. It is intended to support graduate students in the final stages of dissertation writing, typically in the later stages of their PhD program (typically the final 2 years). While the fellowship is open to all eligible graduate student members of ISA, the committee particularly encourages applications from groups, genders, and nationalities that have been historically underrepresented in the field of International Studies. Preference will also be given to students without access to other sources of funding to assist with dissertation completion. Applications open on July 1, 2026. More information on the fellowship can be found here.
PRESENTERS: Ann E. Towns (University of Gothenburg) and Olivia Umurerwa Rutazibwa (London School of Economics and Political Science).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 12. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Sponsored by ISA's Research and Policy Section (RAPS) and Global Africa Section (GAS). Debates on “bridging the gap” in international relations have often focused on the ways in which academics try to influence policymakers in the USA and to a lesser extent in Europe, Canada, and Australia. There has been a tendency to overlook the nature of collaborations between academics and practitioners in other global spaces. This virtual roundtable brings together leading thinkers, who have engaged with and in policy spaces across several different African countries and across different issues areas, including peace and security, Sino–Africa relations, and development cooperation. The roundtable is based on the recently published forum in International Studies Perspectives titled: “Bridging the Gap between Academics and Policymakers in Africa.” Join us to kick-start a conversation on the status of academic and policy engagement across the African continent and beyond.
PANELISTS: Jok Madut Jok (Loyola Marymount University, California), Haley Swedlund (Nijmegen School of Management at Radboud University), Thomas Tieku (King's University College), 'Dapo Oyewole (Secretary General, Conference of Speakers & Presidents of African Legislatures/Snr. Special Assistant on International Cooperation to the President of Nigeria), and Folashade Soule-Kohndou (University of Oxford). MODERATOR: Emmanuel Balogun (Skidmore College).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 10. Open to ISA Members only. Not an ISA Member? Membership can be purchased here. The Women's Caucus invites all ISA members to join The Write Space, a summer writing accountability workshop. Sessions will occur every Wednesday, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, ET, from June 10 through July 29. Participants are invited to join us for informal networking followed by quiet co-working.
HOSTS: Alexis Henshaw (Troy University) and Sarah Dorr (International Studies Association).
This is a pilot session, and our aim is to expand into different time zones if there is interest. Contact Alexis Henshaw or Sarah Dorr if you are interested in hosting The Write Space in your time zone.
JUNE 2. “Everyone else seems to be using GenAI for writing their teaching and research statements, should I be too?” GenAI tools are increasingly utilized in daily academic life, sometimes openly and at other times in secrecy. This session will explore the uses, limitations, and ethical considerations when leaning on GenAI. At the center is a key question, “In what ways can we use GenAI thoughtfully and responsibly when drafting teaching and research statements?” Join this presentation to gain insights and tips, and to consider if and/or how you might leverage GenAI in drafting your statements.
INSTRUCTOR: Kay Kimball Gruder (University of Connecticut).
MAY 28th. Professional Advancement Seminar Series (PASS). Open to ISA Members and non-members. This course will be recorded. While live participation is encouraged, the recording of this course can be made available upon request by reaching out to programming@isanet.org. This course offers professional development training for scholars of international affairs seeking to conduct more public or policy engagement. It brings together the core content of two longer-form, well-established professional development programs: the International Policy Summer Institute, a curriculum for international affairs scholars who want to build the tools and networks to produce and disseminate policy-relevant academic research; and the Responsible Public Engagement Initiative, which addresses challenges around direct engagement with policy actors at various stages of the research and dissemination process.
It also draws on the innovative work of the Research on International Policy Implementation Lab, a leader in efforts to co-create knowledge through partnerships between scholars and practitioners. The course will cover the value of conducting public and policy engagement, how to co-create knowledge through partnerships between scholars and practitioners, and how to conduct public and policy engagement ethically and responsibly.
INSTRUCTORS: Jordan Tama (American University), Susanna Campbell (American University), and Oliver Kaplan (University of Denver).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 21. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Designing a syllabus is a foundational skill for most academics; however, it is rarely taught as part of graduate training. This virtual seminar aims to change that by introducing participants to the method of backwards syllabus design, an approach that can help instructors create more coherent and purposeful courses. The session will also explore how thoughtful syllabus design can serve as the foundation for a broader teaching philosophy, helping scholars develop the reflective, evidence-based narratives required in job applications, tenure dossiers, and promotion files. Finally, this seminar will introduce participants to the newly launched ISA Teaching Resource Repository, a growing hub of community resources designed to make excellent teaching more accessible across the discipline.
While this seminar is designed to be especially beneficial to graduate students and emerging scholars navigating the early stages of their teaching careers, more senior scholars looking to revisit and refresh their approach to course design are also very welcome to attend.
INSTRUCTOR: Holley Hansen (Oklahoma State University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 19. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress was created in the year 2000 to host scholarly programs and to support scholars in residence from around the world in their use of the Library’s extensive collections. Join Kluge Center’s Michael Stratmoen and Sophia Zahner for a webinar about the Kluge Center’s residential scholarship opportunities, including the details of available fellowship programs, eligibility requirements, and instructions and tips for applying.
SPEAKERS: Michael Stratmoen (Program Specialist, the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress) and Sophia Zahner (Educational Outreach Specialist, the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 8. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This roundtable is co-hosted by the Peace Studies Section of the International Studies Association and the Brazilian Research Network on Peace, Conflict, and Critical Security Studies (PCECS Network). As contemporary geopolitical shifts fracture established power dynamics, the conceptual and practical environments for peace are undergoing a radical transformation. We have entered an era of global rupture where the foundations of international stability are contested, necessitating a profound reimagining of peacebuilding paradigms. This roundtable addresses a critical exigency: What becomes of peace when its normative frameworks are under siege, and who maintains the authority to define it amidst such pervasive uncertainty?
We invite scholars and practitioners to join an incisive dialogue featuring Dr. Thania Paffenholz, the recipient of the 2026 Peace Studies Section Distinguished Scholar Award, alongside five leading thinkers in the field. This session promises to move beyond traditional critiques, offering a rigorous exploration of how peace research can remain resilient and relevant in a fractured world.
PANELISTS: Thania Paffenholz (Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies), Esra Cuhadar (Bilkent University), Marie-Joelle Zahar (University of Montreal), Roberto Belloni (University of Bologna), and Christine Cheng (Kings College London). CHAIRS: Camila Braga (Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Perú) and SungYong Lee (Soka University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 16. Professional Advancement Seminar Series (PASS). Open to both members and non-members. AI as Research Ally is a practical seminar designed for graduate students, early-career researchers, faculty, and academic librarians, focused on the critical, responsible application of AI within the research lifecycle. The session begins by categorizing AI tools based on their functional utility, from literature discovery and summarization to data coding and manuscript revision. Rather than treating AI as a monolithic, universal solution, participants will evaluate specific tasks where these technologies provide measurable support and identify areas where human oversight remains indispensable. Participants will also examine the ethical implications of AI use, including risks related to algorithmic bias, data privacy, and the phenomenon of "hallucinations." Crucially, the session clarifies the distinction between acknowledging AI as a functional assistant and formally citing it as a source, as well as practices for ensuring compliance with shifting journal and institutional policies. For those in teaching roles, the seminar offers strategies for syllabus design and classroom management. We will discuss how to move toward a model of transparency, fostering academic integrity by teaching students to use AI critically and methodologically. The session concludes with an active learning lab. Participants will work in small groups to apply these tools to concrete scholarly tasks while establishing practical "rules of thumb" for their specific tools and disciplines. Attendees will leave with a grounded understanding of how to maintain the human-centered nature of research while utilizing AI as a supportive resource.
INSTRUCTOR: Erica Charis-Molling (Instructional Design & Student Success Librarian, University of Connecticut).
APRIL 15. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This joint roundtable is co-hosted by the European International Studies Association (EISA) and the International Studies Association (ISA). International Relations has long offered conceptual maps for making sense of global politics. Today, many of the discipline’s core concepts are being actively stress-tested by contemporary political practice. Leaders operate in a world in which the velocity of change, the intensity of geopolitical competition, and the personalization of power often outpace the analytical frameworks we rely on to interpret them. This roundtable asks what IR’s classical paradigms still offer to contemporary decision-makers. How might global politics look different if leaders—from Washington, to Brussels, to Moscow, to Beijing—took IR 101 seriously? And conversely, to what extent are the assumptions underpinning IR 101 unsettled by a world in which individual leaders, domestic politics, unconventional means and shifting norms play increasingly decisive roles? At the same time, IR scholars face their own challenge: how to remain intellectually relevant without overstating the discipline’s capacity to predict or prescribe or how to use old concepts to explain an emerging order in class. The discussion explores whether core concepts—power, order, sovereignty, influence, and cooperation—require rethinking, or whether they continue to anchor understanding of international change; and what can IR offer leaders and publics navigating a moment in which expertise is contested, institutions are strained, and world order itself appears unsettled? Through a joint EISA–ISA conversation and cross-community dialogue, this event invites an open exploration of what IR theory helps us see when the conditions that once stabilized international politics are under pressure—and why that perspective may matter now more than ever.
MODERATOR: Revecca Pedi (University of Macedonia). PANELISTS: Beatrix Futak-Campbell (University of Leiden), Maria Malksoo (University of Copenhagen), James Goldgeier (American University), and Paul Poast (University of Chicago).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 6. Professional Advancement Seminar Series (PASS). Open to both members and non-members. Gen AI tools are rapidly expanding, and many academics are struggling to keep up with what tools are out there and how to use them effectively. This AI Crash Course is a faculty introduction to basic AI literacy. We will walk attendees through how and why to use some of these new tools, such as Chat GPT, Elicit, Scite_, Perplexity, NotebookLM and others. We will look at how to identify student use of AI and how to respond; how to use these tools as a research and teaching assistant; how to create a custom chatbot to act as a tutor or TA for your students; how to reduce time spent on administrative tasks; and share examples of prompts and classroom activities that allow for resilience against unwanted AI use, as well as those that encourage AI use to teach AI literacy alongside disciplinary content. Most importantly, we will discuss the impact of using AI, its limitations, and why AI literacy is an essential skill moving forward. Attendees will leave with greater knowledge of AI tools, practical tips on using them, and many techniques they can employ immediately.
INSTRUCTOR: Amanda Rosen (U.S. Naval War College).
MARCH 11. With approximately 5,000 participants, over 1,200 panels and roundtables, and over 100 special programming opportunities (receptions, pop-up discussions, the Exhibit Hall, etc.), ISA’s annual convention can understandably feel overwhelming and challenging to navigate. In this virtual session, Sarah Dorr (ISA) and Mary Hartford (ISA) will open up the discussion with a range of strategic and practical advice, addressing topics from networking and finding your community, to how to navigate the convention program and app. Carrie Thiel (Experience Columbus) will provide practical information and recommendations on what to visit in Columbus, how to eat like a local, and more. Check out the Columbus Coffee Trail, self-guided tours, and CBUS Soul.
This session is question driven by the audience, and we look forward to hearing your queries and comments! Please feel free to submit any questions in advance during the webinar registration process.
PANELISTS: Sarah Dorr (Director of Professional Development, ISA), Mary Hartford (Organizational Systems & Program Support Specialist, ISA), and Carrie Thiel (Senior Destination Services Manager, Experience Columbus).
FEBRUARY 25. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Session Three of Three in the Global Migration Governance Webinar Series Coordinated by Ethnicity, Nationalism, & Migration Studies (ENMISA), International Ethics (IETHICS), and International Law (ILAW) Sections.. In an era of unprecedented displacement and mobility, global migration governance is facing a pivotal moment. From climate change and armed conflict to economic deprivation and political repression, the root causes of migration continue to challenge the international community. Meanwhile, extreme right-wing populism, often crossing the line into autocracy and fascism, and anti-immigration narratives appear to be gaining political momentum in many countries with their exclusionary discourses and practices against immigrants in general and asylum seekers in particular. Against this backdrop, the idea of a shared global responsibility for refugees and migrants has gained ground in policy frameworks as well as in public discourse. But what does this responsibility truly entail – and where does it fall short in a world with liberal democracy in retreat and great power competition rising?
Our webinar series seeks to explore the narrative of global responsibility along with solidarity and sanctuary practices, not only as a moral imperative but also as a complex legal and ethical construct. Central to our discussion are two critical questions: What are the limits of global responsibility towards refugees? And how are those limits transcended at the meso (institutional) and micro-(community and individual) levels?
Through a multidisciplinary lens, we will examine how international legal obligations, state sovereignty, and humanitarian principles intersect and sometimes collide. We’ll consider how international agreements such as the Global Compact on Refugees attempt to formalize collective action and where they leave gaps. We will also highlight the often-overlooked efforts by NGOs, local governments, and grassroots actors who navigate - and at times resist - limitations in the international arena to provide protection and support to displaced persons. Our webinar series brings together scholars, practitioners, and policy experts committed to understanding and reshaping the future of global migration governance. Together, we aim to unpack the contradictions and opportunities within the current global system and envision pathways towards more just and effective responses.
CHAIR: Miao-ling Lin Hasenkamp (University Rostock, Institute of Political Science). SPEAKERS: Vicki Squire (University of Warwick, Department of Politics and International Studies), George Andreopoulos (City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice), and Henry (Chip) Carey (Department of Political Science, Georgia State University). DISCUSSANT: Alexandria Innes (University of London, City St. George's, School of Policy & Global Affairs), Hans Schattle (Yonsei University, Department of Political Science).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 24. Part of ISA's Virtual Professional Advancement Seminar Series. Open to both members and non-members. In this session, participants will learn how to use AI to develop simulations for the classroom. Active learning is important for connecting students to written material and lectures, but designing creative, engaging simulations is time consuming and can increase instructor frustration. AI is an efficient and helpful tool for creating the specific classroom simulations you want without the stress of remaking the wheel. Attendees will actively follow along with the session, learning how to create AI prompts for simulations as well as how to craft the activities to meet your needs. We will also go over some pros and cons to this approach as well as some tips for applying the simulations in your classes. We will primarily use the free version of Chat GPT but I will also show you some examples using Google's Gemini and Claude AI.
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Kate Perry (Associate Professor, Department of Political Science & International Studies, Georgia Southern University).
FEBRUARY 20. Part of the Teaching Peace: Foundations and Practice for Early Career Scholars Workshop Series. Each session is interactive and limited to 50 participants. Please do not register for a session unless you plan to attend 'live' and participate in the interactive nature of the event. Sessions will not be recorded.
This workshop series is designed to support early-career academics in Peace and Conflict Studies as they navigate the challenges of teaching in this dynamic and deeply values-driven field. While many young scholars enter academia with strong research training, few receive structured guidance on pedagogy, particularly in teaching peace. Through interactive workshops, peer learning, and resource sharing, this series aims to cultivate confident, reflective, and intentional educators who can inspire the next generation of peacebuilders. All early-career and new instructors in ISA’s Peace Studies Section are warmly encouraged to participate. Participants will engage with both the practical and philosophical dimensions of peace education. Sessions will address core teaching skills such as syllabus design, classroom facilitation, student engagement, and assessment strategies tailored to the peace studies context. At the same time, the series will explore the ethical, normative, and transformative goals of teaching peace: How do we model peace in our classrooms? What values should guide our pedagogy? How can we foster spaces of dialogue, empathy, and critical inquiry?
This final session addresses how broader political, institutional, and societal contexts shape the teaching of peace. Participants will consider strategies for adapting curricula, responding to challenges, and sustaining values driven pedagogy in changing educational environments.
INSTRUCTOR: Josefina Echavarría Alvarez (University of Notre Dame).
FEBRUARY 13. Part of the Teaching Peace: Foundations and Practice for Early Career Scholars Workshop Series. Each session is interactive and limited to 50 participants. Please do not register for a session unless you plan to attend 'live' and participate in the interactive nature of the event. Sessions will not be recorded.
This workshop series is designed to support early-career academics in Peace and Conflict Studies as they navigate the challenges of teaching in this dynamic and deeply values-driven field. While many young scholars enter academia with strong research training, few receive structured guidance on pedagogy, particularly in teaching peace. Through interactive workshops, peer learning, and resource sharing, this series aims to cultivate confident, reflective, and intentional educators who can inspire the next generation of peacebuilders. All early-career and new instructors in ISA’s Peace Studies Section are warmly encouraged to participate. Participants will engage with both the practical and philosophical dimensions of peace education. Sessions will address core teaching skills such as syllabus design, classroom facilitation, student engagement, and assessment strategies tailored to the peace studies context. At the same time, the series will explore the ethical, normative, and transformative goals of teaching peace: How do we model peace in our classrooms? What values should guide our pedagogy? How can we foster spaces of dialogue, empathy, and critical inquiry?
This session highlights the design and facilitation of field based learning opportunities that encourage observation, reflection, and ethical engagement. Participants will learn how to prepare students for field experiences, guide meaningful reflection, and navigate logistical or ethical complexities.
INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Schmidt (Kent State University).
FEBRUARY 9. Part of ISA's Virtual Professional Advancement Seminar Series. Open to both members and non-members. The competition for access to and use of space is intensifying, bringing new actors, unprecedented dual-use technologies, and trends towards space weaponization that intersect with all emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs) – cyber, quantum, robotics, AI, and nuclear. This two- hour professional development course focuses on the evolution of space security, and specifically the challenges practitioners face in navigating the new dynamics of outer space affairs. Participants will acquire state-of-the-art knowledge, build cross-national and international organizational awareness, and learn to develop diplomatic response options under time pressure through a series of guided mini-table top exercises (TTX) inspired by real-world incidents.
INSTRUCTOR: Saadia Pekkanen (SPACEAIMS; University of Washington).
FEBRUARY 6. Part of the Teaching Peace: Foundations and Practice for Early Career Scholars Workshop Series. Each session is interactive and limited to 50 participants. Please do not register for a session unless you plan to attend 'live' and participate in the interactive nature of the event. Sessions will not be recorded.
This workshop series is designed to support early-career academics in Peace and Conflict Studies as they navigate the challenges of teaching in this dynamic and deeply values-driven field. While many young scholars enter academia with strong research training, few receive structured guidance on pedagogy, particularly in teaching peace. Through interactive workshops, peer learning, and resource sharing, this series aims to cultivate confident, reflective, and intentional educators who can inspire the next generation of peacebuilders. All early-career and new instructors in ISA’s Peace Studies Section are warmly encouraged to participate. Participants will engage with both the practical and philosophical dimensions of peace education. Sessions will address core teaching skills such as syllabus design, classroom facilitation, student engagement, and assessment strategies tailored to the peace studies context. At the same time, the series will explore the ethical, normative, and transformative goals of teaching peace: How do we model peace in our classrooms? What values should guide our pedagogy? How can we foster spaces of dialogue, empathy, and critical inquiry?
This session examines participatory and practice oriented methods that strengthen student engagement in classroom settings. Participants will gain tools for integrating simulations, dialogue processes, and collaborative activities that help students connect theory with lived experience.
INSTRUCTOR: Walt Kilroy (Dublin City University).
FEBRUARY 5. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War has been transforming global memory politics. Based on the contributions to a recent Special Forum of Global Studies Quarterly, the panel explores this transformation across a range of national and transnational case studies. Special emphasis is placed on how the war appears to crystallize a shift away from the post-1990 paradigm of ‘moral remembrance’ (L. David) with its foundational belief in the power of memory to come to terms with dark pasts and to enhance inter-state cooperation, towards more ‘militant’ modes rooted in Cold War, decolonization, and security discourse.
The panel also seeks to address implications of these findings for the study of international memory politics. What challenges does the Russo-Ukrainian war pose for our thinking about the relationship between collective memory and international relations? Particular attention is paid to questions about how to link scholarship on collective memory to transformations in the global order, and about how we might need to rethink the memory-security nexus.
MODERATOR/CHAIR: Douglas Becker (University of Southern California). PANELISTS: Dovile Budryte (Georgia Gwinnett College and Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania), Thomas Fetzer (Central European University), Ivan Nikolovski (Central European University), and Oleksandra Terentyeva (University of Innsbruck).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 30. Part of the Teaching Peace: Foundations and Practice for Early Career Scholars Workshop Series. Each session is interactive and limited to 50 participants. Please do not register for a session unless you plan to attend 'live' and participate in the interactive nature of the event. Sessions will not be recorded.
This workshop series is designed to support early-career academics in Peace and Conflict Studies as they navigate the challenges of teaching in this dynamic and deeply values-driven field. While many young scholars enter academia with strong research training, few receive structured guidance on pedagogy, particularly in teaching peace. Through interactive workshops, peer learning, and resource sharing, this series aims to cultivate confident, reflective, and intentional educators who can inspire the next generation of peacebuilders. All early-career and new instructors in ISA’s Peace Studies Section are warmly encouraged to participate. Participants will engage with both the practical and philosophical dimensions of peace education. Sessions will address core teaching skills such as syllabus design, classroom facilitation, student engagement, and assessment strategies tailored to the peace studies context. At the same time, the series will explore the ethical, normative, and transformative goals of teaching peace: How do we model peace in our classrooms? What values should guide our pedagogy? How can we foster spaces of dialogue, empathy, and critical inquiry?
This session explores how to craft upper level and specialized courses that encourage deeper analytical skills and independent inquiry. Participants will learn approaches for designing coherent course pathways that challenge students while supporting their intellectual growth.
INSTRUCTOR: SungYong Lee (Soka University).
JANUARY 27. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The series is co-hosted by the ISA’s Academic Freedom Committee and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)’s Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom. The ability to teach, research, and speak on issues of public importance without fear of retaliation is a cornerstone of what academics do. Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, universities cannot serve the common good. However, today the rise of authoritarian movements and governments around the world has included deliberate and sustained attacks on academic institutions as well as the silencing of students, faculty, and staff. This webinar series initiates a conversation within the International Studies Association (ISA) about evolving threats to academic freedom around the world, how academic freedom is understood in different environments, and what can be done to defend academic freedom in an international context.
This second panel in the series explores academic freedom and international institutions. What academic freedom means varies around the world, often emerging from specific institutional and legislative contexts and legal structures. Likewise, different international and regional organizations have developed their own articulations of academic freedom. This panel examines how academic freedom is articulated by the American Association of University Professors, the United Nations, the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas, the signatories of the Magna Charta Universitatum, and the Kampala Declaration. The goal will be to discuss important similarities and differences among the various articulations of academic freedom, while thinking about how the International Studies Association–as a professional association with scholars around the world–might understand and engage its commitment to academic freedom at an associational level.
MODERATOR/CHAIR: Cecelia Lynch (ISA’s Academic Freedom Committee). PANELISTS: Bencharat Sae Chua (Director of Southeast Asia Coalition for Academic Freedom, lecturer at the Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies, Mahidol University), Isaac Kamola (Director of AAUP’s Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom, professor of Political Science Trinity College), David Kaye (professor of law at the University of California, Irvine, former UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression), and Michael Lynk, (professor emeritus at the Faculty of Law, Western University, Ontario, former United Nations Special Rapporteur for the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian Territory).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 23. Part of the Teaching Peace: Foundations and Practice for Early Career Scholars Workshop Series. Each session is interactive and limited to 50 participants. Please do not register for a session unless you plan to attend 'live' and participate in the interactive nature of the event. Sessions will not be recorded.
This workshop series is designed to support early-career academics in Peace and Conflict Studies as they navigate the challenges of teaching in this dynamic and deeply values-driven field. While many young scholars enter academia with strong research training, few receive structured guidance on pedagogy, particularly in teaching peace. Through interactive workshops, peer learning, and resource sharing, this series aims to cultivate confident, reflective, and intentional educators who can inspire the next generation of peacebuilders. All early-career and new instructors in ISA’s Peace Studies Section are warmly encouraged to participate. Participants will engage with both the practical and philosophical dimensions of peace education. Sessions will address core teaching skills such as syllabus design, classroom facilitation, student engagement, and assessment strategies tailored to the peace studies context. At the same time, the series will explore the ethical, normative, and transformative goals of teaching peace: How do we model peace in our classrooms? What values should guide our pedagogy? How can we foster spaces of dialogue, empathy, and critical inquiry?
This session focuses on building effective introductory courses that engage diverse learners and communicate the essential questions of peace studies. Participants will leave with practical strategies for structuring course goals, selecting materials, and fostering inclusive learning environments.
INSTRUCTOR: Landon Hancock (Kent State University).
JANUARY 16. Part of the Teaching Peace: Foundations and Practice for Early Career Scholars Workshop Series. Each session is interactive and limited to 50 participants. Please do not register for a session unless you plan to attend 'live' and participate in the interactive nature of the event. Sessions will not be recorded.
This workshop series is designed to support early-career academics in Peace and Conflict Studies as they navigate the challenges of teaching in this dynamic and deeply values-driven field. While many young scholars enter academia with strong research training, few receive structured guidance on pedagogy, particularly in teaching peace. Through interactive workshops, peer learning, and resource sharing, this series aims to cultivate confident, reflective, and intentional educators who can inspire the next generation of peacebuilders. All early-career and new instructors in ISA’s Peace Studies Section are warmly encouraged to participate. Participants will engage with both the practical and philosophical dimensions of peace education. Sessions will address core teaching skills such as syllabus design, classroom facilitation, student engagement, and assessment strategies tailored to the peace studies context. At the same time, the series will explore the ethical, normative, and transformative goals of teaching peace: How do we model peace in our classrooms? What values should guide our pedagogy? How can we foster spaces of dialogue, empathy, and critical inquiry?
This session introduces foundational pedagogical principles for teaching peace and conflict studies, with attention to both disciplinary scope and core values. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how to frame the field for students and how to model reflective, peace-oriented classroom practice.
INSTRUCTORS: Susan F. Hirsch (George Mason University) and Agnieszka Paczyńska (George Mason University).
JANUARY 13. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Recent developments in Venezuela don’t fit traditional narratives. What were the underlying forces driving this course of action? What does Trump's transnational agenda mean for the liberal democratic order and global security? What is next for the people of Venezuela, the wider region, and further afield? Join an international panel of scholars and journalists for a multi-faceted conversation addressing the global, regional, and local implications of Trump’s actions.
MODERATOR: Alejandro Roemer (University of Chicago). PANELISTS: Hope Dancy (University of Chicago), Daniel F. Wajner (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem), Donatella Ungredda (Association of Venezuelan Journalists Abroad), and Douglas Ungredda (Universidad Central de Venezuela).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 6. Part of ISA's Virtual Professional Advancement Seminar Series. Open to both members and non-members. In this session, participants will explore strategies for designing AI-resistant assignments. These assignments are carefully crafted to significantly reduce, and in some cases entirely prevent, students from using AI tools to earn high grades without genuine effort. By minimizing the potential for AI to complete tasks on behalf of students, these approaches ensure that academic integrity is upheld. Furthermore, they alleviate the need for instructors to act as "AI investigators," removing the burden of determining whether AI was involved in the completion of student work.
INSTRUCTOR: Ashley Evans (Teach AI Ready).
DECEMBER 10. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Session Two of Three in the Global Migration Governance Webinar Series Coordinated by Ethnicity, Nationalism, & Migration Studies (ENMISA), International Ethics (IETHICS), and International Law (ILAW) Sections. In an era of unprecedented displacement and mobility, global migration governance is facing a pivotal moment. From climate change and armed conflict to economic deprivation and political repression, the root causes of migration continue to challenge the international community. Meanwhile, extreme right-wing populism, often crossing the line into autocracy and fascism, and anti-immigration narratives appear to be gaining political momentum in many countries with their exclusionary discourses and practices against immigrants in general and asylum seekers in particular. Against this backdrop, the idea of a shared global responsibility for refugees and migrants has gained ground in policy frameworks as well as in public discourse. But what does this responsibility truly entail – and where does it fall short in a world with liberal democracy in retreat and great power competition rising?
Our webinar series seeks to explore the narrative of global responsibility along with solidarity and sanctuary practices, not only as a moral imperative but also as a complex legal and ethical construct. Central to our discussion are two critical questions: What are the limits of global responsibility towards refugees? And how are those limits transcended at the meso (institutional) and micro-(community and individual) levels?
Through a multidisciplinary lens, we will examine how international legal obligations, state sovereignty, and humanitarian principles intersect and sometimes collide. We’ll consider how international agreements such as the Global Compact on Refugees attempt to formalize collective action and where they leave gaps. We will also highlight the often-overlooked efforts by NGOs, local governments, and grassroots actors who navigate - and at times resist - limitations in the international arena to provide protection and support to displaced persons. Our webinar series brings together scholars, practitioners, and policy experts committed to understanding and reshaping the future of global migration governance. Together, we aim to unpack the contradictions and opportunities within the current global system and envision pathways towards more just and effective responses.
CHAIR: Alexandria Innes (University of London, City St George’s, School of Policy & Global Affairs). SPEAKER: Nora Hui-Jung Kim (University of Mary Washington, Department of History, American Studies, and Sociology). DISCUSSANT: Hans Schattle (Yonsei University, Department of Political Science).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
DECEMBER 3. (Watch the recording on CFR's website!) In partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Studies Association. Artificial intelligence has the potential to rapidly reshape the global landscape, from transforming economies and labor markets to influencing international relations, governance, and the flow of information. For faculty in higher education, these changes raise urgent questions: How can educators prepare students to understand and engage with AI’s global impact?
This webinar, cohosted by the Council on Foreign Relations and the International Studies Association, will examine the intersection of AI, foreign policy, and democratic institutions, and explore how faculty can support students in understanding and navigating these complex dynamics. The conversation will offer practical strategies for integrating these topics into the classroom to help students think critically, act ethically, and become informed global citizens in a time of disruption.
SPEAKERS: Kat Duffy (Senior Fellow for Digital and Cyberspace Policy, Council on Foreign Relations) and Dessie P. Zagorcheva (Adjunct Associate Professor, LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York; CFR Education Ambassador and ISA Member). Presider: Caroline Netchvolodoff (Vice President, Education, Council on Foreign Relations).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 20 (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Session One of Three in the Global Migration Governance Webinar Series Coordinated by Ethnicity, Nationalism, & Migration Studies (ENMISA), International Ethics (IETHICS), and International Law (ILAW) Sections. In an era of unprecedented displacement and mobility, global migration governance is facing a pivotal moment. From climate change and armed conflict to economic deprivation and political repression, the root causes of migration continue to challenge the international community. Meanwhile, extreme right-wing populism, often crossing the line into autocracy and fascism, and anti-immigration narratives appear to be gaining political momentum in many countries with their exclusionary discourses and practices against immigrants in general and asylum seekers in particular. Against this backdrop, the idea of a shared global responsibility for refugees and migrants has gained ground in policy frameworks as well as in public discourse. But what does this responsibility truly entail – and where does it fall short in a world with liberal democracy in retreat and great power competition rising?
Our webinar series seeks to explore the narrative of global responsibility along with solidarity and sanctuary practices, not only as a moral imperative but also as a complex legal and ethical construct. Central to our discussion are two critical questions: What are the limits of global responsibility towards refugees? And how are those limits transcended at the meso (institutional) and micro-(community and individual) levels?
Through a multidisciplinary lens, we will examine how international legal obligations, state sovereignty, and humanitarian principles intersect and sometimes collide. We’ll consider how international agreements such as the Global Compact on Refugees attempt to formalize collective action and where they leave gaps. We will also highlight the often-overlooked efforts by NGOs, local governments, and grassroots actors who navigate - and at times resist - limitations in the international arena to provide protection and support to displaced persons. Our webinar series brings together scholars, practitioners, and policy experts committed to understanding and reshaping the future of global migration governance. Together, we aim to unpack the contradictions and opportunities within the current global system and envision pathways towards more just and effective responses.
CHAIR: Hans Schattle (Yonsei University, Department of Political Science). SPEAKERS: David FitzGerald (UC San Diego, Department of Sociology) and Blanche Tax (UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Senior Policy Advisor). DISCUSSANT: Miao-ling Lin Hasenkamp (University Rostock, Institute of Political Science).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 19. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Over the past two decades, emotions have moved from the margins to the center of international relations (IR) scholarship. Once dismissed as irrational or private, they are now recognized as crucial for understanding how global politics works. The “emotional turn” in IR has generated new ways of theorizing international order, diplomacy, war, and peace, and has reshaped how scholars think about power, identity, and legitimacy in world politics. This event brings together leading voices in the field to reflect on how the study of emotions has transformed IR theory and practice, what we have learned, and what challenges remain. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on how the study of emotions has reshaped the discipline of IR—and where it might go next.
SPEAKERS: Simon Koschut (Zeppelin University, Germany), Andrew Ross (Johns Hopkins University, USA), Catarina Kinnvall (Lund University, Sweden), and Erica Resende (ESG/Rio de Janeiro, Brazil).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 17. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) LinkedIn offers a professional space to increase your professional visibility, explore careers, engage with others, and inform your sense of possibilities. This session will help you navigate options for incorporating and featuring your academic experience and conveying the skills, knowledge, and training it represents. There are many ways to build an effective profile, but strategically, which approach will you take? We will cover strategies for optimizing your profile, expanding your network, and using LinkedIn to explore career paths and opportunities.
INSTRUCTOR: Kay Kimball Gruder (Associate Director, Graduate Student and Postdoc Career Programs and Services, University of Connecticut).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 10. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Co-sponsored by the British International Studies Association and the European Consortium for Political Research. The discussion will focus on the role of scientific associations and the benefits that being a member can provide, as well as on the principles and practicalities that underpin positive research partnerships in international studies. Speakers will also explore how internationalisation in International Studies must be rethought in light of emerging global transformations, shifting power structures, and increasing critiques of technocratic and market-driven academic models.
SPEAKERS: Simon Rushton (University of Sheffield), Marianna Charountaki (Lincoln University), and Daniela Irrera (School of Advanced Defence Studies, CASD).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 3. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Co-sponsored by the Korean International Studies Association. The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting takes place on Oct. 31-Nov. 1 with the world in economic and political disarray. Host nation South Korea—at the crossroads of East Asia, a military ally to the US and an economic partner for China and many others—is well placed to welcome some of the globe’s most important economies as they try to make progress on numerous difficult dossiers. Will it have succeeded at its task as host? Join the Korea International Studies Association and ISA for a webinar analyzing the APEC summit’s outcomes, surprises, and path ahead.
MODERATOR: Mason Richey (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies). PANELISTS: Lee Sangsin (Political Expert, Korea Institute for National Unification), Michelle Ye Hee Lee (Political Expert, Washington Post), and Moamen Gouda (Economics Expert, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 30 (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Co-sponsored by the Korean International Studies Association. The 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting takes place on Oct. 31-Nov. 1 with the world in economic and political disarray. Host nation South Korea—at the crossroads of East Asia, a military ally to the US and an economic partner for China and many others—is well placed to welcome some of the globe’s most important economies as they try to make progress on numerous difficult dossiers. Join the Korea International Studies Association and ISA for a webinar previewing the APEC summit’s stakes, agenda, and expectations.
MODERATOR: Mason Richey (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies). PANELISTS: Hans Schattle (Political Expert, Yonsei University), Go Myung-hyun (Political Expert, Institute for National Security Strategy), and Shimaa Hanafy (Economics Expert, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 28 (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Part of the Academic Freedom in an International Context Series. The series is co-hosted by the ISA’s Academic Freedom Committee and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP)’s Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom. The ability to teach, research, and speak on issues of public importance without fear of retaliation is a cornerstone of what academics do. Without academic freedom and institutional autonomy, universities cannot serve the common good. However, today the rise of authoritarian movements and governments around the world has included deliberate and sustained attacks on academic institutions as well as the silencing of students, faculty, and staff. This webinar series initiates a conversation within the International Studies Association (ISA) about evolving threats to academic freedom around the world, how academic freedom is understood in different environments, and what can be done to defend academic freedom in an international context.
This first panel in the series examines the evolving threats to academic freedom around the world. Speakers will examine global trends, including the rise of the radical Right (Abrahamsen, Drolet, et al. 2024), while others speak to what attacks on academic freedom look like within particular countries. The panel will focus on understanding the underlying international contexts that give rise to current attacks on academic freedom around the world, as well as what resources exist to support faculty and how academics have fought back to preserve academic freedom.
MODERATOR/CHAIR: Carolyn Shaw (Chair, ISA’s Academic Freedom Committee). PANELISTS: Audrey Truschke (Rutgers University), Andrea Petö (Central European University), and Kasia Kaczmarska (University of Edinburgh).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 24. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Cosponsored by the School of Conflict Management, Peacebuilding and Development at Kennesaw State University, Eastern Mennonite University, FLACSO Ecuador, and the University of Toronto Scarborough. While certain strands of peace and conflict studies have upheld conservative knowledge production and reinforced unequal power structures, calls to decolonize the field—particularly from the Global South—have become increasingly prominent. This panel will discuss the possibilities and constraints in calls and claims to decolonize the field, challenging mainstream assumptions, and promoting broader, more critical analyses of peace and conflict in a historical moment of rising authoritarianism and genocide. As editors of the first handbook focused specifically on these themes, the speakers will foreground critical and decolonial approaches that emphasize gender, race, culture, global history, and political economy.
MODERATOR: Gearoid Millar (University of Aberdeen). PANELISTS: Maia Carter Hallward (Kennesaw State University), Ji Eun Kim (Eastern Mennonite University), Cécile Mouly (FLACSO Ecuador), Timothy Seidel (Eastern Mennonite University), Zubairu Wai (University of Toronto Scarborough) and Marta Iñiguez de Heredia (Universidad Autónoma de Madrid).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 20. ISA's Feminist Theory and Gender Section (FTGS) is returning with the Global Voices Series! We are delighted to kick off our first talk: Compulsory heteronormativity dictates the everyday life of men and their masculinities in Nepal. But how do queer men navigate masculinity, sexuality, and heteronormativity within intersecting systems of oppression? Through oral history interviews with 15 queer men in Kathmandu, this research reveals how queer men employ various strategic essentialisms while challenging Western frameworks for understanding queerness by demonstrating how class, caste, and ability create distinct assemblages of identity that fundamentally shape queer experiences.
Bishal Pandey is a doctoral student at the University of Illinois Chicago’s Department of Communication, as well as a recent graduate of the Master’s in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies from the University of Cincinnati. Bishal’s research lies at the intersection of technology and sexuality, particularly exploring how queer and trans Nepalis navigate their everyday experiences online in an emerging digital economy.
CHAIR: Luna KC (Assistant Professor, University of Northern British Columbia). PRESENTER: Bishal Pandey (University of Illinois Chicago).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 20. Open to ISA Members. (Watch the recording on ISA's 2026 Annual Convention Travel Page!) Are You Concerned About Travel to #ISA2026? Now that you have been accepted for ISA2026, we invite you to join our Travel Information Session II on Preparing for Travel to the US. Immigration attorney Dan Berger will provide some insight on what to expect when traveling to Columbus, Ohio. This session is only open to ISA members. Registrants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance via the sign-up form below.
MODERATORS: Sarah Dorr (Director of Professional Development, International Studies Association), Dan Berger (Partner, Green & Spiegel, and Academic Fellow, Cornell Law School), Ezgi Yildiz (Assistant Professor of Government and Legal Studies, Bowdoin College) and Marshall J. Troxell (Assistant Director of Community Affairs, City of Columbus).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 17. Structured dialogues increase student engagement and foster inclusive learning environments. By incorporating dialogic modalities into the classroom, students can learn to communicate across differences and navigate challenging subjects while engaging deeply with course content. In this collaborative workshop, participants will: Gain firsthand experience by participating in a structured dialogue, learn to build the foundation for a successful dialogue in diverse classroom contexts, and explore a wide range of models and share ideas. This workshop will be of interest to classroom instructors at all stages of their careers. The focus is on creating a dialogic culture that embraces but is not limited to difficult/controversial subjects. We ask that you plan to keep your camera on during the workshop and be prepared to actively engage with your colleagues in breakout rooms.
INSTRUCTOR: Noga Shemer (Associate Professor in Residence, Department of Anthropology; Faculty Affiliate, Democracy and Dialogues Initiative and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Connecticut).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 15. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) After a brief introduction to the concepts of neurodiversity and neurodivergent learners, this workshop will focus on practical strategies for creating neuroinclusive learning environments, with a concentration on PoliSci classroom interactions, activities and assessments. From course design and syllabus to assessment and presentation, we’ll discuss an array of concrete steps one can take to help make neurodivergent (and all) students more successful.
Dr. Andi Kent (they/them) is the Assistant Director of Faculty Development in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at the University of Connecticut, where they specialize in neurodiversity and inclusive pedagogy, games in the classroom, and working with faculty on regional campuses. Dr. Kent attained their Political Science PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013 and spent the next decade plus as a full-time, eventually-tenured PoliSci professor at a regional 4-year institution in rural West Virginia. In a fit of mid-career pique, Dr. Kent decided to make a hobby a focus and shifted gears from a full-time classroom teaching career to one in Faculty Development, assisting in the ongoing development of instructional capacity at their institution.
HOST: Andi Kent (Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, University of Connecticut).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 14. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Since the 1980's, a small cohort of international relations (IR) scholars have systematically critiqued the discipline's resistance to feminist analysis. Across the developed world, there were calls for more women to be appointed to senior policy positions while many postcolonial nations were situating policies for women in development within their socio-cultural contexts, which highlighted the racial underpinnings of IR while raising some questions about women's rights as equal citizen-subjects. Though the number of women in IR has increased since, men still comprise an overwhelming majority worldwide, including as ambassadors and negotiators. A focus on women's representation has also widened into a discussion about inclusion of LGBTQIA+ and other historically marginalized groups as well as broader gender concerns such as gender violence in war, perpetrated against principles of human rights and humanitarian law, exacerbating "peacetime" gender violence widely considered a barrier to development. In 2000, the United Nations Security Council adopted the Women, Peace and Security agenda, integrating gender perspectives into peacebuilding and security initiatives while also engendering postcolonial and queer critiques of global gender policy frameworks. In recent times, many large, developing economies in the Global South have pushed for more democratization and staked a claim to the IR high table in a multipolar world, in juxtaposition to the international relations of small states in Europe and elsewhere, opening up yet more pitfalls and possibilities for women's representation and inclusive development. This panel will discuss gendered challenges pertaining to IR, development, peacebuilding and policy, and the contributions of women scholar-teachers in shaping more inclusive and responsive approaches in theory and practice.
CHAIR: Yana Rodgers (Rutgers University, USA; Consultant, United Nations and World Bank). PANELISTS: Debotri Dhar (Jindal School of International Affairs), Revecca Pedi (Department of International & European Studies, University of Macedonia), and Kara Hooser (Committee on International Relations).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
PART ONE: OCTOBER 9.
PART TWO: OCTOBER 10.
Part of ISA's Professional Advancement Seminar Series. This course is open to both ISA members and non-members. What is a Research Presentation? Simple, it is an oral presentation that displays your research. The problem is that you have spent all of your time thinking and expressing your research in a medium other than the oral form of communication. Although the underlying ideas you wish to convey are largely the same, the medium in which you are now asked to express them is profoundly different. The primary challenge in crafting a research talk, then, is this: How do I translate my research from one mode of communication to another? This is precisely the question this workshop seeks to answer, and it does so by drawing on storytelling as the central translating device. This workshop is designed to offer you, first and foremost, a general framework on how to think about the research presentation as storytelling. Our journey will take us through such questions as: What is storytelling? What makes storytelling so compelling? How can it be used in the context of research presentations? Alongside answering these deeper questions, the workshop will also walk through a portion of an actual presentation to demonstrate the principles of storytelling when applied to research.
On the second day, participants will be afforded the opportunity to start crafting their own research presentation in the form of storytelling. While this workshop is primarily geared toward participants who work on their research projects, it can also benefit those who want to learn more about storytelling and hone their presentation and oral communication skills. Please note that while you can attend Day 1 of the workshop without attending Day 2. You will need to attend Day 1 if you plan on attending Day 2.
INSTRUCTOR: Josef Woldense (University of Minnesota).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 1. Part of ISA's Professional Advancement Seminar Series. This course is open to both ISA members and non-members. Many graduate students and professors have a “sink or swim” experience transitioning to teaching larger/lecture classes and giving job talks or conference papers. Most never took public speaking, nor learned elements of effective vocal, nonverbal, or visual communication. Sadly, these deficiencies in delivery can overshadow subject matter expertise and sound scholarship in public speaking contexts, costing credibility. Participants will learn how to implement these principles and practices in the preparation and execution of online, PowerPoint, and extemporaneous presentations, and will have the opportunity to share their slides or recordings in advance for critique.
INSTRUCTOR: Abram Trosky (Professor of Applied Communication at Army War College).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 17 (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!). Social phenomena rarely have straightforward, single-cause explanations. Instead, outcomes often emerge through intricate combinations of factors, where multiple pathways lead to similar results, and different explanations may be required for success and failure. This interplay of conjunctural causation, equifinality, and causal asymmetry represents the essence of causal complexity – a concept at the heart of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). Rooted in set theory and the logic of necessary and sufficient conditions, QCA offers a structured approach to understanding these complexities. QCA has been applied across the social sciences and there is a growing interest in applying the method in the field of international studies. This short seminar provides a practice-oriented introduction to the method of QCA. Participants will learn about the foundations of QCA and its application in international studies. The presentation will run for about 90 minutes, followed by 30 minutes for audience questions.
INSTRUCTOR: Patrick A. Mello (Assistant Professor, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 15. Space diplomacy is of vital importance in avoiding war and building collaboration with partners across civilian, commercial, and military space affairs. But there is little knowledge and training on the subject, even as global space activities expand to shape prosperity and defense for all countries. For those interested in expanding their academic or practitioner expertise into the specifics of the international relations of space, this course offers a one-hour overview of the foundational legal, political, and policy building blocks. It is structured in two segments of about 20 minutes in length, with about 5-10 minutes of Q&A. The first segment provides an overview of the historical and legal building blocks that make up the international space regime in place today. It covers the five treaties, a set of specific provisions in the Outer Space Treaty, as well as a set of international and intergovernmental organizations that together make up the governance of space activities. The second segment introduces the key actors, innovations, and events that have transformed space, but that have also put the present space law regime under considerable stress. It covers the leading spacefaring countries such as the United States and China, as well as emerging ones such as Brazil, Thailand, South Africa, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. It highlights the common challenges these countries face – such as space resources, space debris, and non-kinetic weaponization – and the foreseeable consequences of their inactions. The course draws attention to the importance of diplomacy that navigates these challenges by remaining tethered to the Outer Space Treaty.
PRESENTER: Saadia Pekkanen (SPACEAIMS; University of Washington).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 10 (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Join ISA's International Ethics Section to celebrate and engage with the winner of our iEthics 2024-25 Book Award: Ariel Colonomos's Pricing Lives: The Political Art of Measurement (OUP, 2023). The online panel will include reflection on and critique of this important book from an array of leading experts, as well as providing the author an opportunity to respond to questions from the panel and from the online audience.
CHAIR: Rory Cox (School of History, University of St Andrews; Chair of iEthics Section). PANELISTS: Ariel Colonomos (Center for International Studies, Sciences Po), Jack McDonald (Department of War Studies, Kings College London), Miao-ling Hasenkamp (Center for Eurasian Studies (ZEUS), University of Rostock), Richard Beardsworth (School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds), and Tamar Meisels (School of Political Science Studies, Tel Aviv University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 3. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Boren Awards, a component of the Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO), is a major federal initiative designed to build a broader and more qualified pool of U.S. citizens with foreign language and international skills. Boren Awards program provides U.S. undergraduate and graduate students with up to $25,000 in funding and encouragement to acquire language skills and experience in countries critical to the future security and stability of the United States. In exchange for funding, Boren Award recipients agree to work in the federal government for a period of one year.
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, a program of the U.S. Department of State, provides fully funded immersive summer programs for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to learn languages of strategic importance to the United States’ national security, economic prosperity, and engagement with the world. Since its inception in 2006, the CLS Program has supported nearly 10,000 participants to gain critical language skills and intercultural competence, which are in demand in a globalized workforce and increase a student’s competitiveness across career fields. CLS alumni represent all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.Each summer, over 500 American students enrolled at colleges and universities across the United States spend approximately eight weeks studying one of a dozen languages either overseas or virtually. Participants gain the equivalent of one year of language study, as the CLS Program maximizes language and cultural instruction in an intensive environment.
This presentation is a chance for interested parties to learn about the Boren Awards and Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, and how to apply. We will give you statistics, pro-tips, and sage advice. We want applicants to be as competitive as possible and this presentation might be the first step that changes your life forever!
SPEAKERS: Sarah Chow (Boren Awards, Program Specialist, Institute of International Education) and Caitlin Ting (Assistant Manager for Outreach and Selection, American Councils for International Education).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
AUGUST 27. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) In this contemporary moment, International Relations, undoubtedly, faces an era of unprecedented crises. Some global problems persist, but new ones are also afoot. Together, they pose challenges to state security, international inequalities, global trade, the liberal international order, the nuclear non-proliferation regime, and structures of global governance. How do these problems and challenges impact the teaching of International Relations? In a context in which academic institutions and academic freedom also face threats across the world, we invite you to a roundtable that takes up the pedagogic challenges of teaching IR in the current moment. The roundtable is organized around two central questions: (1) What parts of the IR curriculum are enduring and what require radical revision? (2) What kinds of classroom pedagogies are most effective in this moment for generating analytical and critical thinking among diverse students? Join the Pedagogy Conference Planning Committee in this conversation with teacher-scholars based in 4 continents for a truly global discussion.
HOST: Amanda Rosen (US Naval War College, USA). MODERATOR: James 'Pigeon' Fielder (Colorado State University, USA). PANELIST: Elia Elisa Cia Alves (Federal University of Paraiba, Brazil), Devon Cantwell-Chavez (University of Copenhagen, Denmark), Jonneke Kooman (Willamette University, USA), Kate Schick (Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealandand), and Claire Timperley (Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
AUGUST 22. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!). In this interactive workshop, participants will be guided through a step-by-step approach to integrating (or not) of AI tools and assignments into their teaching. There are legitimate reasons why we would be hesitant and skeptical about the integration of AI into our teaching. In this workshop, we will reflect on why and when AI tools might enhance students’ learning and unleash creativity in the classroom. I will focus on three types of AI-mediated assignments: Concept Building and Brainstorming Assignments, AI-Supported Media Assignments, and AI for World-Building and Role-Playing. Dr. Ronnie Olesker is the Michael and Virginia Ranger Professor of Political Science and the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at St. Lawrence University. She designs creative courses that integrate popular culture, games, and AI to explore international relations. She also leads institutional efforts to develop strategy and policy for the use of AI in higher education.
INSTRUCTOR: Ronnie Olesker (St. Lawrence University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
AUGUST 18. Congratulations! You got offered your first faculty position! Now what? Securing a faculty job offer should be a moment to celebrate, but negotiating your first contract can be confusing or cause uncertainty, and the norms around what you can ask for may vary depending on the type of institution and the type of role you are offered. Might there be an art form to negotiating the contract for that first job offer? In this session, a panel of deans will share their dos and don’ts based on institution type and academic position. Each dean will offer advice on what to expect and how to ask for: additional compensation, relocation reimbursement, course release, reassigned time for grants, office furniture/space, professional development funds to purchase software, attend conferences, and more. This is an interactive, question-driven session open to ISA members. Registrants are encouraged to submit questions in advance via the registration link. This session will focus on the United States academic job market, but the considerations discussed may be relevant to prospective job applicants in various educational contexts.
MODERATOR: Sarah Dorr (International Studies Association). PANELISTS: Jeremy Youde (Portland State University), Cameron Thies (Michigan State University), and Gigi Gokcek (Dominican University of California).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 24. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) How does one teach U.S. foreign policy in America in the midst of political, institutional, social, economic, and personal challenges? Instructors are confronting the consequences of macro-level challenges in their classrooms. These challenges include the increasingly unkind political climate that enables disinformation and daily assaults on academic freedom, the disconnect between university administration officials and the core mission of our institutions, the lingering impact of COVID-19 on students’ college preparedness and the ease with which to use artificial intelligence, and instructors’ (particularly non-native instructors) perceptions about the security of their livelihood and their personal safety. This session opens with the speaker’s attempt to leverage their positionality, teaching philosophy, and passion for creativity in order to teach a course in U.S. foreign policy that builds students’ data literacy, knowledge, professional skills, and confidence. The speaker also shares resources and examples used throughout the course with the caveat that these examples are just some of many options available to us. The discussion hopes to go beyond the “nuts and bolts” of teaching, to a broader discussion about the substance and values embedded in the teaching of U.S. foreign policy in American universities.
PRESENTER: Maria Ortuoste (Professor of Political Science, California State University East Bay).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 17. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The John W. Kuge Center at the Library of Congress was created in the year 2000 to host scholarly programs and to support scholars in residence from around the world in their use of the Library’s extensive collections. Join Kluge Center’s Travis Hensley, Sophia Zahner, and Michael Stratmoen for a webinar about the Kluge Center’s residential scholarship opportunities, including the details of available fellowship programs, eligibility requirements, and instructions and tips for applying. Click here to learn more about our fellowship programs. On this page, you’ll find a video we made discussing our fellowship programs as well as detailed instructions on using our application portal. Click here to go straight to our application portal and begin an application. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact scholarly@loc.gov. For general information on the Kluge Center visit loc.gov/kluge.
PRESENTERS: Travis Hensley (Program Specialist, the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress), Sophia Zahner (Educational Outreach Specialist, the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress), and Michael Stratmoen (Program Support Assistant, the John W. Kluge Center at the Library of Congress).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 11. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Join us for an information session on the ISA Dissertation Fellowship, hosted by members of the Fellowship Committee. The ISA Dissertation Completion Fellowship is open to applicants from across the social sciences and humanities working in the broad field of International Studies. It is intended to support graduate students in the final stages of dissertation writing, typically in the last year of their PhD program. While the fellowship is open to all eligible graduate student members of ISA, the committee particularly encourages applications from groups, genders, and nationalities that have been historically underrepresented in the field of International Studies. Preference will also be given to students without access to other sources of funding to assist with dissertation completion. Applications open on July 1, 2025. More information on the fellowship can be found here.
PRESENTERS: Patrick A. Mello (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Committee Chair) and Sam O. Opondo (Vassar College, Committee Member).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 9. Part of ISA's Professional Advancement Seminar Series. This course is open to both ISA members and non-members. This is a quintessential question and challenge for anyone whose work relies on creating, organizing, and using vast amounts of information. As international relations scholars, we accumulate notes while preparing for PhD qualifying exams, keeping track of our research ideas, drafting papers, and creating syllabi. Often, these notes are spread across different media, from post-its and physical notebooks to Word documents and citation software, and we may not be able to find them in the moment when they would be most helpful. This workshop suggests a philosophy for a central system of note-taking and demonstrates a technical implementation using the software Scrivener. This session will review how to use Scrivener to manage information in a way that allows researchers to focus on what matters most: creating new insights and knowledge for others.
INSTRUCTOR: Stefan Tschauko (Adjunct Assistant Professor, Columbia University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 5. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Despite its centrality to world politics, emotions were rarely acknowledged as a significant point of engagement and theorization in the discipline of International Relations. That begin to change with the pioneering work of scholars such as Emma Hutchison whose book Affective Communities in World Politics: Collective Emotions After Trauma was awarded the best book prize by the ISA Theory Section in 2017. In this webinar dedicated to the memory of Dr. Hutchison, contributors will engage with Dr. Hutchison’s work and reflect upon the promises and challenges posed by theorizing emotions in world politics.
CHAIR: Asli Calkivik (Istanbul Technical University). PRESENTERS: Annette Freyberg-Inan (University of Amsterdam), Roland Bleiker (The University of Queensland), and Jessica Auchter (Laval University). APPEARANCE BY: Zaynab El Bernoussi (The Africa Institute).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 4. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This session, organised by the ISA’s International Ethics Section, aims to provide ‘real world’ advice on how to navigate the world of academic and trade publishing. Relevant for all researchers, but especially Early Career Researchers, this panel will focus on the following key themes: how to frame journal articles, selecting the right journal for your article, successfully navigating peer-review, how to turn a PhD thesis into a book, and what is a realistic time schedule, how to create a successful book proposal, choosing the right publisher/series for your book, and Academic publishing vs Trade publishing – things to know. The panel features a range of highly experienced contributors who bridge the gap between the university sector and publishing sector, including journal editors, monograph series editors, and academics who have recently published their first book. The session will include roughly 45 minutes of presentations, followed by 45 minutes for audience questions.
SPEAKERS: Adam Read-Brown (Editor of Ethics and International Affairs), Anthony F. Lang, Jr. (Professor of International Political Theory at University of St Andrews, Book Series Editor for Global Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan)), Brent J. Steele (Professor of Political Science at the University of Utah, Co-Editor in Chief of Global Studies Quarterly), Joy Gordon (Professor of Social Ethics at Loyola University of Chicago, Book Series Editor for Global Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan)), Rhiannon Nielsen (Assistant Professor at Baruch College, CUNY), and Rory Cox (Senior Lecturer in History at the University of St Andrews, Special Issues Editor of Global Intellectual History, Chair of the ISA International Ethics Section).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 3. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This event is sponsored by Yonsei University Department of Political Science and International Studies, Yonsei University Department of Political Science BK-21 Program, and Yonsei University Institute of East and West Studies. Join us for a live discussion on South Korea's presidential election as the votes are being counted! The snap election follows the impeachment and removal from power of the country’s former president after his failed martial law decree last December. We'll explain what this election means for South Korea and the world in a turbulent period for democracy.
MODERATOR: Hans Schattle (Yonsei University, Department of Political Science and International Studies). SPEAKERS: Jeong Hyun Kim (Yonsei University, Department of Political Science and International Studies), Seo-Hyun Park (Lafayette College, Government and Law Department and Asian Studies Program), and Inbok Rhee (Yonsei University, Department of Political Science and International Studies).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 29. Part of ISA's Professional Advancement Seminar Series. This course is open to both ISA members and non-members. Visual presentations are a key vehicle to inform and convince others. Scholars present their research at conferences, and instructors present ideas in the classroom. In creating their visual presentations, most people need to rely on their taste or on pre-manufactured templates. Few people have had the opportunity to acquire the specific knowledge and skills to make presentations visually impactful, look professional, or just aesthetically pleasing. Participants will learn about fundamental design principles — such as contrast, repetition, alignment, and proximity — and branding principles, such as consistency. They will also discover the century-old craft of typography that underlies all professional visual communication, learning about the difference between typefaces and fonts and suitable combinations of typefaces. Participants will learn about master and layout slides, which make it easy to reuse designs and ensure consistency across slides. After attending this workshop, scholars will have insights to create professional presentations that effectively capture attention and distinguish them from their peers.
INSTRUCTOR: Stefan Tschauko (Adjunct Assistant Professor, Columbia University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 28. In today’s digital world, navigating the media landscape has become increasingly complicated. Join experts from University Communications at the University of Connecticut for a three-part training on how scholars can best work with the media, deal with adversity on social media, and collaborate with their home institution’s communications department. Working With the Media: Media inquiries can provide a valuable opportunity to share your research and can elevate your institution’s profile and your own expertise. However, they occasionally also must be approached with caution, particularly when the topic is thorny or participating may bring about more challenges than benefits. This discussion will focus on the kinds of media outlets that most often reach out to those in academia, planning for an interview, working with Communications to assess potential pitfalls, a general overview of public records law, and related topics. Adversity on Social Media: In today’s digital age, social media plays a significant role in shaping our interactions, but it also presents challenges that can negatively impact individuals and communities. In this discussion, we’ll talk about the various forms of social media adversity, including cyberbullying, online harassment, misinformation, and how to handle being an academic in today’s digital era. Working with University Communicators: The university’s professional communicators should be the first point of contact for faculty members looking to publicize their work, connect with external media, or get advice on everything from press releases to book promotion. In this talk, we’ll discuss what resources are available, what realistic expectations look like, and how to help the university’s communicators promote your work. Examples will be drawn from the University of Connecticut but are broadly applicable.
PRESENTERS: Stephanie Reitz (University Spokesperson & Manager of Media Relations, University of Connecticut), Emily Zangari (Director, Digital Content & Strategy, University of Connecticut), and Tom Breen (Director of News and Editorial Communications, University of Connecticut).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 21. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) AI is revolutionizing higher education, but how do you harness its power effectively while avoiding common pitfalls? In this hands-on session, we’ll unlock AI-powered workflows tailored for educators, researchers, and administrators. Learn how to craft prompting recipes that supercharge your AI interactions, build custom GPTs for personalized assistance, and create stunning presentations and visuals with AI-powered image generation tools. But it's not all sunshine and automation—AI comes with risks. We'll also explore ethical considerations, biases, and practical safeguards to ensure AI enhances rather than disrupts learning and teaching. Whether you're new to AI or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with practical, ready-to-use AI strategies that will save time, boost engagement, and elevate your teaching game.
PRESENTER: Lauren Tucker (Inclusive Education and Behavior Science, Southern Connecticut State University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 20 (Watch the recording on the 2026 Annual Convention Travel Page!) Are you submitting to ISA 2026 or interested in attending? ISA Headquarters invites you to join an information session with an immigration attorney on what to know when traveling to Columbus, Ohio. This session is only open to ISA members. Registrants are encouraged to submit their questions in advance via the following link.
MODERATORS: Dan Berger (Partner, Green & Spiegel, and Academic Fellow, Cornell Law School) and Sarah Dorr (ISA, Director of Professional Development).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 14. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Computational and data-intensive approaches, including the use of artificial intelligence, are revolutionizing scientific research and public management. In this context, this webinar addresses web applications developed from research and innovation in the field of Computational and Data Diplomacy, at the Digital Diplomacy Laboratory, related to the Department of International Relations of the Federal University of Paraíba in Brazil. Computational Diplomacy refers to the development of computational tools to study and guide international negotiations, while Data Diplomacy involves integrating data and specialized knowledge into relations between states and other entities, enhancing decision-making and stakeholder participation. The webinar will present three initiatives: Digital Diplomacy Laboratory, Enetrix, and Siscopi. It will explore the challenges and opportunities in developing such innovative solutions and discuss the current state of using computational/data artifacts and AI in international relations. The goal is to highlight tools already developed or in progress, explore their potential applications, and frame the discussion from a Global South perspective to address inequalities in the international landscape. Additionally, the webinar aims to encourage the cooperation between researchers and institutions in the field to uncover new challenges and solutions for the future.
CHAIR: Asaf Siniver (DPLST Chair). PANELISTS: Henry Iure de Paiva Silva (Professor in the Department of International Relations at the Federal University of Paraíba), Renan Holanda Montenegro (Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science at the Federal University of Pernambuco), Rafael Marrocos Magalhães (Professor in the Department of Exact Sciences at the Federal University of Paraíba), and Rebeca Martins Medeiros Paiva (Undergraduate student in the Department of International Relations at the Federal University of Paraíba).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 8. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Part of the Religion and IR Book Talk Series. As the liberal international order weakens, we are witnessing, on one hand, the rise of anti-pluralist leaders and movements which seek to capture states and societies. At the same time, more (and less) vigorous coalitions for open societies are coalescing, challenging the global anti-pluralist turn. This complex pattern involves multiple actors, norms, pressures and processes which can and should be compared to better understand this acute global challenge. Our ability to do so, however, is hampered by a tendency in Western Politics and IR analysis to posit an authoritarian “East” in opposition to a democratic “West”. A recent case in point has been media depictions of recent protests in Turkey which center tropes of Oriental despotism rather than attending to the complex confluence of actors and ideas, contexts and processes which are driving outcomes. How, then, to capture causal complexity? Nora Fisher-Onar’s Contesting Pluralism(s): Islamism, Liberalism and Nationalism in Turkey and Beyond (Cambridge University Press, 2025) does so via an original framework that puts complexity thinking into conversation with (global) IR and comparative politics/area studies. The product is a rather radical re-reading of Turkey’s political history and present wherein the primary driver of political change is not any “Islam/ist vs. secularism or democracy” cleavage but rather shifting coalitions of pluralizing and anti-pluralist actors across camps. This novel approach to distilling empirical complexity thus offers a timely new “key” to political contestation anywhere, helping us to learn comparatively across cases and regions.
PRESENTER: Nora Fisher-Onar (University of San Francisco). MODERATOR: Jocelyne Cesari (Senior Fellow, Georgetown University). DISCUSSANTS: Nathan Brown (George Washington University), Banu Gökarıksel (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) and Peter Mandaville (George Mason University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 6. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Recent events suggest a fundamental shift in global relations, with the post-war international order seemingly unravelling before our eyes. Long-standing alliances are no longer guaranteed, as confrontational diplomacy—marked by blackmail, coercion, & a lack of decorum—has replaced traditional civility, straining relations even among friendly nations. At the same time, secret diplomacy is being eclipsed by public diplomacy, increasingly conducted through social media. These developments coincide with the 20th anniversary of Andrew Kydd’s seminal book, Trust and Mistrust in International Relations, which has been instrumental in highlighting the critical role of trust in global affairs. Since its publication, trust research has expanded significantly, shaping discussions on international cooperation & conflict. In this roundtable, we revisit Kydd’s concept of calculative trust alongside psychological and sociological perspectives, examining their relevance to contemporary international relations scholarship. Equally important, we explore trust’s role in today’s global political landscape. How are current events reshaping trust between nations and their leaders? Can trust endure in this era of diplomatic turbulence? And if more amicable leaders take office, to what extent can trust be restored?
CHAIRS: Eszter Simon (Nottingham Trent University) and David Wilcox (University of Birmingham). PANELISTS: Andrew H. Kydd (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Nicholas Wheeler (University of Birmingham), Deborah Welch Larson (UCLA), and Vincent Keating (University of Southern Denmark)
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 5. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Part of the Foreign Policy Book Talk Series. In this innovative book, Özgür Özdamar and Sercan Canbolat instead adopt a social science-based methodology to reconsider the dynamics of power and leadership in Africa and the Middle East. By analyzing the psychological profiles of fourteen leaders across eight countries and three non-state organizations, they develop a nuanced portrait of modern leadership. Using this approach, the authors are able to draw connections between apparently disparate political ideologies, from Sunni Islamism to Shia revolutionism, from secular nationalism and armed non-state groups. Demonstrating the previously unacknowledged commonalities and divergences in these leaders' approaches, Özdamar and Canbolat illuminate their tactics and strategies and offer novel insights into how best to negotiate with them.
Özgür Özdamar is a Professor of International Relations at Bilkent University, Turkey. His articles have been published in journals such as International Affairs, European Journal of International Relations, Political Research Quarterly, Foreign Policy Analysis, International Studies Review, and Social Science Quarterly. His co-authored book (with Yasemin Akbaba) Role Theory in the Middle East and North Africa: Politics, Economics and Identity was published by Routledge in 2019. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2023, his second co-authored book (with Sercan Canbolat) Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa: How Ideology Shapes Foreign Policy received the International Studies Association's “2023 Best Book in Foreign Policy” Award.
A Fulbright alumnus, Sercan Canbolat is the inaugural director of Abrahamic Programs at UConn, a research fellow at the Leadership Analysis and Influence Operations Laboratory (LA/IO) at the University at Albany, and a director of Middle East and Turkey Affairs at Perim Media. His studies are featured in major scholarly outlets, e.g., International Studies Review, Political Research Quarterly, Polity, and Cambridge University Press. He and his co-authors earned the “Polity Prize” in 2018, which is annually conferred on the best research article published in the journal. He received the ISA-Midwest Region’s Margaret G. Hermann Award for two consecutive years (2020 and 2021). Sercan earned the “University Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award” from the University of Connecticut in 2020. His book (with Özgür Özdamar), Leaders in the Middle East and North Africa: How Ideology Shapes Foreign Policy, received the International Studies Association's “2023 Best Book in Foreign Policy” Award.
PRESENTERS: Ozgur Ozdamar (Bilkent University) and Sercan Canbolat (University of Connecticut). CHAIR: Sarah Dorr (ISA, University of Connecticut). DISCUSSANTS: Juliet Kaarbo (The University of St Andrews), Stephen Walker (Arizona State University), and Patrick James (University of Southern California).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 1. Graduate students are continuously advised to join professional associations. Yet besides presenting their research and networking, graduate departments do not always teach their students how to maximize their experience with professional associations. As someone who was not a member of the International Studies Association (ISA) during my PhD, but currently works as ISA’s Director of Professional Development, Sarah Dorr will share what she now knows about ISA and what she wishes she had known during her studies. She will also talk about opportunities for Early Career Scholars (travel grants, Pay it Forward, Early Career Workshops, Dissertation Completion Fellowship), Virtual Programming, the various sections, caucuses and regions, that can be joined, and about ISA’s partnership with the UN, which helps facilitate access to UN grounds and events. Mary Hartford will discuss ISA's Convention cycle and how to get involved in its regional conferences.
PRESENTERS: Sarah Dorr (ISA, Director of Professional Development, University of Connecticut) and Mary Hartford (ISA, Organizational Systems Specialist, University of Connecticut).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 23. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Part of the Religion and IR Book Talk Series. Re-interpretations of the Constitution are not new. The book Constitutional Intolerance documents how European populists try to hack and 'reinterpret' their constitutions to enact laws that target religious minorities, ethnic groups, and LGBT rights: Appeals to 'social norms' to say there is a 'security issue' (France). Arbitrary use of 'public order' when no problem can be substantiated (Netherlands). Unwieldy constitutional amendments that target specific churches (Hungary). Arguing something is written in the constitution when it isn't (Poland). Join this webinar to learn about legal strategies among the Far Right and to reflect on the implications of Constitutional Intolerance for democracy across the Atlantic.
PRESENTER: Marietta van der Tol (University of Cambridge & Trinity College, Cambridge). MODERATOR: Jocelyne Cesari (Senior Fellow, Georgetown University) PANELISTS: Whittney Barth (Emory University) and Luisa Pinto E Netto (University of Leiden).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 22. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Part of the Thinking Globally in 2025 Series. Historically, oceans and waterways have both connected and divided human interaction. This pattern continues in the contemporary ways that oceans and waterways structure global relations. Consider current debates over the ownership of the Panama Canal or how the cutting of undersea cables is wreaking havoc on both international transmission of information and global supply chains. Ocean levels are also rising and warming, threatening ocean life and nearby human communities. Join experts from the International Studies Association and the University of Connecticut in our third public virtual panel discussion on Thinking Globally in 2025 to discuss insights and resources into these simultaneous processes offered by distinct fields of academic expertise including Environmental Studies, History, Law, Political Science, and Spanish.
PANELISTS: Neil Oculi (Environmental Studies, University of Portland), Matthew McKenzie (Department of History, UConn), and James O’Donnell (Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation, Department of Marine Sciences, UConn). DISCUSSANTS: Henry Carey (Political Science, Georgia State University) and Eduardo Urios-Aparisi (Department of Literatures, Cultures and Languages, UConn).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 14. The state of education, in the United States and globally, has changed drastically in the past decade. Governments have sought to impose their wills; donors have altered their giving; technology and pandemic have changed teaching. Smaller schools, generally, are especially vulnerable to and impacted by many of these changes--leading many to close in recent years. This panel, composed of deans and other administrators, will offer thoughts on what the future of education might look like.
CHAIR: Tobias T. Gibson (Westminster College). PANELISTS: Jamie Frueh (Bridgewater College), Ronnie M. Olesker (St. Lawrence University), Jeremy Youde (Portland State University), Gigi Gokcek (Dominican University of California), and Assaf Moghadam (Reichman University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 9. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Co-Sponsored by United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and ISA-UNAI Collaboration Committee. Technological advances revolutionized communications, connecting people on a previously unthinkable scale. They have supported communities in crisis, elevated marginalized voices, mobilized global movements for racial justice and gender equality. Yet these same advances elevated risks to information integrity undermining trust, shared understanding, and public discourse. New and escalating risks brought by AI technologies made strengthening information integrity one of the urgent tasks of our time. This clear and present global threat demands coordinated global action. Melissa Fleming, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, will present the UN Global Principles for Information Integrity showing that another future is possible, where information ecosystems foster trust, promote responsible innovation, empower individuals and communities worldwide. They also aim to redress power imbalances so that global information flows are no longer monopolized by a small group of actors - including technology companies based in a handful of countries. The principles envision an information ecosystem that delivers choice, freedom, privacy, and safety for all, in which people everywhere can express themselves freely and make informed, independent decisions. They put forward proposals to empower people by handing them greater control over the media they choose to consume, their own online experiences, and how their personal data is used. The principles offer support to all those working to share facts in the public interest, and the vulnerable or marginalized voices that so often bear the brunt of hate campaigns.
PRESENTER: Melissa Fleming (United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications). MODERATOR: Punam Yadav (University College London). INTRODUCTIONS BY: MJ Bosia (ISA Executive Director, Saint Michael's College).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 7. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) China's rise and its importance to international relations as a discipline-defining phenomenon is well recognized. Yet when scholars analyze China's foreign relations, they typically focus on Beijing's military power, economic might, or political leaders. As a result, most traditional assessments miss a crucial factor: China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). In this talk, Dylan M.H Loh discusses how MOFA gradually became the main interface of China's foreign policy and the primary vehicle through which the idea of 'China' is produced, articulated, and represented on the world stage. Arguing that MOFA has increased in importance and influence, it offers an original reading of Chinese foreign policy, with wide-ranging implications for international relations. Dylan M.H Loh, is an Assistant Professor at the Public Policy & Global Affairs programme at Nanyang Technological University. His research interests include Chinese foreign policy, international diplomacy, and conceptions of international orders. He received his PhD from Cambridge University and his articles have appeared in China Quarterly, Cooperation & Conflict, International Studies Review, Global Studies Quarterly, The Pacific Review and International Relations of Asia-Pacific among others. Dylan is the author of China’s Rising Foreign Ministry (2024) published by Stanford University Press.
PRESENTER: Dylan M.H Loh (Nanyang Technological University). MODERATOR: Kristin Anabel Eggeling (Assistant Professor, Copenhagen University). DISCUSSANTS: Beverley Loke (Senior Lecturer, Australian National University) and Deepak Nair, Senior Lecturer, Australian National University.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 3. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Communicating the impact of your research with audiences beyond academia can be challenging. Join ISA, the Connecticut chapter of the Scholars Strategy Network (SSN), and InCHIP for a practical training on how to communicate your research findings with policymakers and community members through policy briefs and op-eds. Kerri Raissian will define the role of a policymaker and the policymaking process, the key components of an op-ed, and the major distinctions between an op-ed and a policy brief. Debarchana Ghosh will talk about different ways to communicate research findings to policymakers (and community) with examples. Caitlin Caspi will set out best practices for writing the brief, including organization, visuals, and language, and give some examples. This workshop is open to ISA and SSN members, UConn affiliates, and the wider public.
PANELISTS: Kerri Raissian (CT SSN and Public Policy, UConn), Debarchana Ghosh ((GSCU) at UConn, PI of InCHIP, and an affiliate with Yale School of Medicine), and Caitlin Caspi (Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health, Department of Allied Health Sciences, UConn).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MARCH 25. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Part of the Thinking Globally in 2025 Series. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how effectively addressing public health challenges demands global sharing of knowledge, treatments, and solutions. At the same time, the emergence of nationalist self-isolating states will likely hinder such jointly-enacted public health approaches, further complicating the public health landscape. How will the emergent political climate affect accessible distribution of preventative care, dissemination of health information, and abilities to address future global health crises in well-coordinated ways? We will discuss insights and resources offered by distinct fields of academic expertise including Medicine, Pathobiology, Sociology, and more. Join experts from the International Studies Association and the University of Connecticut in our second of three public virtual panel discussions on Thinking Globally in 2025.
MODERATOR: Joy Elwell (UConn, Clinical Professor and Director, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, School of Nursing). PANELISTS: Stevan M. Weine (University of Illinois, Director of Global Medicine & Director of the Center for Global Health. Professor, Department of Psychiatry), Fumilayo Showers (UConn, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Africana Studies), and Elsio A. Wunder (UConn, Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 25. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Part of the Thinking Globally in 2025 Series. As the boundary between new technologies and social platforms becomes increasingly blurred, how are the ways that we communicate and share information introducing novel political and personal opportunities? How does the evolving media and communication landscape usher in new routes and challenges for navigating global relations in 2025? Consider, for example, the recent controversy surrounding the TikTok ban and the subsequent user migration to RedNote. As these processes continue to unfold, we will discuss insights and resources offered by distinct fields of academic expertise ranging from Journalism, Media and Communication, to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and more. Join experts from the International Studies Association and the University of Connecticut in our first of three public virtual panel discussions on Thinking Globally in 2025.
MODERATOR: Amanda J. Crawford (UConn, Department of Journalism). PANELISTS: Marie K. Shanahan (UConn, Department of Journalism), Jiyoun Suk (UConn, Department of Communication and the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Institute), and Dmitry Chernobrov (University of Sheffield, School of Journalism, Media and Communication).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 24. Ever wanted to design your own classroom game but have no idea where to start? In this session, James “Pigeon” Fielder from Colorado State University will discuss a learning objective-centric approach for designing, running, and assessing effective classroom games. Topics will include liminality and the flow state (immersing students), symbolic correspondence (students embracing their roles), the theory of fun (learning new concepts through challenges), procedural rhetoric (designing rules that scope play inside learning objectives while still fostering creativity), and debriefing as an assessment tool. Pigeon will also introduce “Ashes of Winter Night” as a case example, a crisis simulation he and a team of experienced gamemasters are running at ISA 2025.
INSTRUCTOR: James "Pigeon" Fielder (Colorado State University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 21. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) After 1,000 days of battle, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy admitted that its annexed territories could not be returned by military means. That same weekend, the UK government hinted that peace talks were likely, protests erupted in Georgia, the Syrian regime fell and the Russian economy stumbled. This and Donald Trump’s return sparks an inevitable question: what next? NATO membership is not remotely on the cards for Ukraine, but what is? Can Ukraine and its neighbours become European democracies or stay plagued by the same unresolved issues? Will sanctions go and relations be normalised or will Russia become more isolated and inward looking? How will Russian society reckon with the invasion? What of the millions who fled Russia and Ukraine, and the problems their absence poses? Three years ago, ISA welcomed a group of scholars to explain the invasion and outbreak of war. With the end in sight, they have returned to discuss these questions. The original webinar, Ukraine: Terra Incognita, can be found here: Current Events Analysis - Ukraine: Terra Incognita.
PANELISTS: Tetyana Dzyadevych (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), James C. Pearce (City College Peterborough), Anastassiya Mahon (Independent Scholar), Nino Gozalishvili (University of Georgia), Natalia Stercul (Moldova State University), and Andrei Korobkov (Middle Tennessee State University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 18. Pathways outside of the academic job market are becoming more common, yet few graduate programs teach PhD candidates how to translate their skills and experiences for a lay audience, let alone apply or transition to non-academic positions. This roundtable discussion will explore the career trajectories of five panelists with PhDs in International Studies or related fields, who left their academic career to pursue alternative employment opportunities.The panelists’ experiences bridge the academic, public, federal, and private sectors with affiliations ranging from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, the Peterson Institute for International Economics, the University of Connecticut, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), and Palgrave Macmillan. This discussion will be of interest to PhDs at all stages of their career, who are considering transitioning to employment outside of academia. It will also be of interest to committees or supervisors, who are keen to support students seeking employment outside the ivory tower. Please note that the pathways discussed in this panel will be most relevant to individuals seeking employment in the US context.
PANELISTS: Cullen Hendrix (Peterson Institute for International Economics), Jennifer Schaefer (University of Connecticut), Anca Pusca (Palgrave Macmillan), John Emery (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)), and Sibel Oktay (The Chicago Council on Global Affairs).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 13. “Teaching Day at ISA: An ISA Networking and Agenda-Setting Workshop” is aimed to serve as a precursor (although not required) to ISA Teaching Day which will take place on Sunday, March 2 at the Annual ISA Conference in Chicago. Join members of ISA’s Teaching Centric Institutions Caucus (TCIC), the Education and Learning in International Affairs (ELIAS) Section, and the Innovative Pedagogy Conference Committee to brainstorm topics and agenda items for the panels and workshops that will take place at the conference. The virtual event will be run as an open forum where those who are interested in the ISA Teaching Day can learn about it, meet those who are planning/running it, and share and discuss their ideas/topics for a later and more in depth conversation at the conference itself.
MODERATOR: Patrick Homan (Dominican University), Amanda Rosen (Naval War College), Tobias Gibson (Westminster College), Misbah Hyder (Naval War College), and Yasemin Akbaba (Gettysburg College).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 10. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) With approximately 5,000 participants, over 1,200 panels and roundtables, and over 100 special programming opportunities (receptions, pop-up discussions, the Exhibit Hall, etc.), ISA’s annual convention can understandably feel overwhelming and challenging to navigate. In this virtual session, Sarah Dorr (ISA’s Director of Professional Development), Devika Misra (OP Jindal Global University), and Liam Midzain-Gobin (Brock University), will share their advice for making the most of your convention experience. Sarah, Devika, and Liam will open up the discussion with a range of strategic and practical advice, addressing topics from networking and finding your community, to how to navigate the convention program and app. This session is question driven by the audience, and we look forward to hearing your queries and comments! Please feel free to submit any questions in advance during the webinar registration process.
PANELISTS: Sarah Dorr (International Studies Association), Mary Hartford (International Studies Association), Katharine Wright (Newcastle University), Devika Misra (OP Jindal Global University), and Liam Midzain-Gobin (Brock University). Click here for session details and registration.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 5. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Join ISA and EISA for a roundtable that will explore the shifting dynamics of the international order, focusing on the current power structure, its characteristics, and underlying norms. With a landscape marked by intensifying strategic competition and rising populism across the globe, the role of key powers like the United States, China, and other influential actors has become both pivotal and complex. We will examine whether we are witnessing a transition toward a multipolar or bipolar system or if unipolarity dynamics persist beneath recent changes. The Trump administration’s approach, including its populist rhetoric and "America First" strategy, will be discussed as part of a broader examination of how these trends impact alliances, global norms, and the potential for stability—or disruption—in the international order.
MODERATOR: Revecca Pedi (University of Macedonia). PANELISTS: Barry Posen (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Nathalie Tocci (Istituto Affari Internazionali), Sandra Destradi (University of Freiburg and Reichman University), and William C. Wohlforth (Dartmouth).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 31. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!)Webinar co-sponsored by: The International Studies Association's Peace Studies Section, School of Peace and Conflict Studies (SPCS), Kent State University, and The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University
Functional coexistence refers to a pragmatic relationship of mutual non-recognition, sustained in the absence of physical violence. As contributors to the first book on this topic, a team of peacebuilding scholar-practitioners will discuss the rationale and implications of functional coexistence, including case studies and its potential for practical conflict intervention. By bridging theory with evidence and vision with practice, the panelists provide guideposts for sustained conflict intervention, offer examples of peace potential within the context of functional coexistence, and identify common pathways to change. Rather than losing hope based on traditional expectations of conflict resolution and reconciliation, this pioneering study of conflict non-resolution demonstrates the power of tenacious pragmatism, strategically informed by a decades-long historical perspective on change.
MODERATOR: Margarita Tadevosyan (George Mason University). PANELISTS: Tatsushi Arai (Kent State University), SungYong Lee (Soka University), Roger Mac Ginty (Durham University), and Jefferey Helsing (George Mason University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 30. This workshop is part of ISA’s Teaching Difficult or Controversial Topics in the International Affairs Classroom Series. Teaching international affairs involves navigating sensitive and complex political landscapes. This workshop focuses on using LEGO as an innovative pedagogical tool to address topics like civil war and peacebuilding. It will present key principles and methodology behind using LEGO, and its applicability to teaching civil war and peacebuilding through hands-on engagement, critical discussion, case studies, and reflections from Professor Fontana’s own experiences of using LEGO in the classroom. Participants will need to have a suggested 500 pieces of their own LEGO bricks (simple bricks, no figures or special shapes) to use during the workshop.
INSTRUCTOR: Giuditta Fontana (University of Birmingham) and David Wilcox (University of Birmingham).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 23. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!)This workshop is part of ISA’s Teaching Difficult or Controversial Topics in the International Affairs Classroom Series. Discussing difficult topics can feel like walking in a forest. It’s easy to get lost, panic, and emerge no better than when we entered. Argument visualization provides the map and compass needed to navigate this terrain safely. By displaying the structure of arguments—clarifying the claims and their connections—argument maps are a promising tool to reduce polarization, enhance dialogue, and improve critical thinking by fostering clear analysis and evidence evaluation. This workshop introduces the fundamentals of argument mapping and demonstrates how instructors can integrate this powerful tool to help students disagree better.
MODERATOR: Joseph W. Roberts (Roger Williams University). PRESENTER: Simon Cullen (Carnegie Mellon), Dave Dettman (The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point), and Dona Warren (The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 16. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Interested in learning more about the future of global Catholicism? In this ISA Virtual Book Talk Series on Religion and International Relations, panelists will discuss Petr Kratochvíl’s new book Geopolitics of Global Catholicism: Politics of Religion in Space and Time (Routledge, 2024). About the book: Geopolitics of Global Catholicism uncovers the key trends in today’s Catholicism, offering an exciting exploration of five versions of local Catholicism(s) and shedding light on the various theo-political constellations that not only differ widely across these national contexts but also have global geopolitical consequences. To counter the lingering Eurocentrism of most studies of the Catholic Church, this book’s case studies explore Catholic geopolitics in five non-European contexts, focusing mainly on the Global South (plus the United States): Latin America (Brazil), North America (the United States), Asia (India and China), and Africa (the Democratic Republic of the Congo).
PRESENTER: Petr Kratochvíl (Institute of International Relations Prague). CHAIR: Jocelyne Cesari (University of Birmingham). PANELISTS: Marietta van der Tol (University of Cambridge), Luca Ozzano (University of Turin), Tornike Metreveli (Lund University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
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DECEMBER 17. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The second seminar in the Global Voices Feminist Theory and Gender Section Seminar Series, “Sex Workers Rights as Human Rights,” takes place on December 17th, the 21st International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This day was created to bring awareness to the violence sex workers experience due to compounding criminality and stigma. While stigma inflicts violence on sex workers both professionally and interpersonally, state-enforced criminality maintains these conditions of violence. In the face of harm and neglect, sex workers mobilize to advocate for their rights and well-being. In this seminar, we seek to highlight the work scholars, activists and allies are doing to disrupt stigma, combat criminality, and uplift the sex worker community.
MODERATOR: Alisson Rowland (University of California). PANELISTS: Kimberly Soriano (Southern California Library), Pati Morales (Sex Worker Giving Circle & Third Wave Fund), and Ashley Madness (SWOPLA Steering Committee, Secretary and Fundraiser).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
DECEMBER 6, 2024. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The number of available faculty positions has trended steadily downwards over the last decade. This comes at a time when admissions to PhD programs in IR are trending upwards, meaning that there are increasingly less positions for more graduates. Given this reality, many graduate students and those graduates not on the tenure track are looking for alternative areas for employment. Where should they look? What kinds of skills do they bring from graduate studies? And, what are the differences (both possibilities and drawbacks) to pursuing employment outside of academia? Recognizing that many graduate programs are not set up to address these questions, this virtual panel will bring together individuals who have completed graduate work in international studies, and used these studies to build a career outside of academia. Panelists are drawn primarily from Canada, and will provide their experience and advice from a number of non-academic sectors, including: the non-profit and private sectors, government and policy-making, alt-ac, and think tanks.
MODERATOR: Caroline Dunton (Queen’s University). PANELISTS: Sara Greco (Department of National Defence), Josephine Uwineza (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council), and Brianna Botchwey (Global Affairs Canada).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
DECEMBER 5. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) How did the Trump administration’s first term alter the place of religion in U.S. foreign policy? How did the guardrails of America’s foreign policy bureaucracy respond to a populist president? And what lessons might this hold as Trump prepares to return to office? Drawing on firsthand experience in the State Department’s Office of Religion and Global Affairs during the Obama-Trump transition, David Buckley’s Blessing America First (Columbia University Press, 2024) traces how the Trump administration’s populism affected the foreign policy bureaucracy, with significant implications for U.S. domestic and international politics. Populism constructs ideological bounds between “the people” and threatening outsiders, and embraces personalist governance that rejects bureaucratic constraint. This domestic political logic, Buckley demonstrates, influenced foreign policy decisions and reshaped bureaucratic offices in the State Department and USAID. Populism also promoted international religious ties in a surprising range of settings, from Poland to India, Brazil to Russia. Buckley shows that the possibility of curbing these changes was limited by conditions in American democracy that predated the 2016 election, including norms of nonpartisanship among career officials, malleable legal institutions, and polarization in public opinion.
PANELIST: David Buckley (University of Louisville), Gregorio Bettiza (University of Exeter), and Kristina Stoeckl (LUISS Guido Carli University). MODERATOR: Jocelyne Cesari (Georgetown University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 21. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Asylum offers legal protection for individuals fleeing persecution and torture. Over the last several years, the U.S. has seen an increase in asylum seekers from abroad, seeking refuge from the acute humanitarian crises in the region. The use of expert witnesses greatly increases asylum seekers’ chances of success, reframes the narrative, and transforms biases. In immigration proceedings, experts are often professors, activists, journalists, researchers, staff of non-profit organizations, or other individuals with specialized knowledge about a specific country. This workshop aims to give Latin American Studies scholars the tools to write compelling, well-structured, and admissible declarations to support asylum cases.
In part two, we will explore common challenges experts experience when writing a declaration and testifying in immigration court. These include common issues in dealing with attorneys, interactions with applicants (including those who choose to apply pro se), ethical issues, including whether and how much to charge, and qualification challenges. Participants will meet and interact with seasoned experts and will be able to share their questions and experiences from around the world.
INSTRUCTOR: Henry F. Carey (Georgia State University).
NOVEMBER 18. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This series of three seminars in the Global Voices Feminist Theory and Gender Section Seminar Series will take us on a journey of sense making, justice talking and relationship cultivating against and beyond the logics and (ir)rationalities of the genocidal. We foreground the global as genocidal as this logic of anti-life (re)produces the global not as innocence and progress but as hetero-patriarchal(settler) coloniality as dispossession and violation of territories of land/Country and body/flesh and disavowal of Indigenous sovereignties and anti-Blackness. We do not do this to speak yet again of the violences and violations but to grieve together as dignity, politicise our rage, and stand in irreverent defiance against our annihilation as racialised and feminised queer and trans peoples, poets, philosophers, lovers, (m)others, siblings and kin. We foreground the rebellious, (our) survivance, the plural sided nature of our knowing-being and re-existencias on the exteriority of the barbed wire fence of the colonial divide. The first in our series ‘On resisting and survivance despite genocide’ welcomes two activist scholars Dr Hawzhin Azeez and Dr Jumana Bayeh in dialogue with FTGS Incoming Section Chair Dr Sara C. Motta who stand at the front lines in relation to their communities and kin and the struggle for freedom, sovereignty and survivance.
PANELISTS: Hawzhin Azeez (Macquarie University), Jumana Bayeh (The Kurdish Center for Studies), and Sara C. Motta (University of Newcastle).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 14. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Asylum offers legal protection for individuals fleeing persecution and torture. Over the last several years, the U.S. has seen an increase in asylum seekers from abroad, seeking refuge from the acute humanitarian crises in the region. The use of expert witnesses greatly increases asylum seekers’ chances of success, reframes the narrative, and transforms biases. In immigration proceedings, experts are often professors, activists, journalists, researchers, staff of non-profit organizations, or other individuals with specialized knowledge about a specific country. This workshop aims to give Latin American Studies scholars the tools to write compelling, well-structured, and admissible declarations to support asylum cases.
In part one, specialists on country conditions, and human rights will give both an overview of this system under political stress and constant evolution, despite desperate conditions worldwide, including increased authoritarian repression, intense and unjust wars, and cultural intolerance. This workshop is geared toward individuals considering becoming experts in immigration proceedings, or experts who wish to strengthen their written declarations. During the first part of the workshop, we will give an overview of the purposes and use of written declarations, a step-by-step review of its structure, and useful tips and best practices for writing a declaration that strengthens the record of a case by building up the country condition evidence and supporting the legal elements.
INSTRUCTOR: Henry F. Carey (Georgia State University).
NOVEMBER 14. This webinar can be held in Spanish & English depending on the needs of its participants. This event will have a limited number of participants. The primary objective of this workshop is to equip university professors with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively implement Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in higher education settings. Participants will learn to design, facilitate, and assess PBL activities to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills among students. Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional method that challenges students to "learn to learn" by engaging them in solving real-world problems. PBL is grounded in constructivist theories of learning, which emphasize the importance of active involvement in constructing knowledge.
INSTRUCTOR: Fabricio Chagas-Bastos and Marcelo Valenca. CHAIR: Melisa Deciancio.
NOVEMBER 7. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Join ISA for an interactive discussion on the results of the 2024 United States presidential election to hear from four experts in American politics. John Sides will look at the big picture; what we know about why the outcome turned out as it did. Nadia Brown will discuss the role of race and gender in the 2024 presidential election with a focus on Kamala Harris' identity, political messaging, Donald Trump's attacks, and how voters respond to this historic first candidacy. Jordan Tama will delve into the implications of the election for US foreign policy and America's role in the world. Julia Azari will examine narratives surrounding the election result, and the intra-party dynamics that led up to the general election and are likely to result from it. Bring your questions on what happened and what is next.
MODERATOR: Sarah Dorr. PANELISTS: Jordan Tama, Nadia E. Brown, John Sides, and Julia Azari.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 22nd. An exclusive resource for ISA members! We invite you to join us for an informative session highlighting Fulbright U.S. Scholar opportunities available to teach, research, and conduct professional projects in over 100 countries worldwide. Awards are available for scholars at every point in their career, from postdoctoral applicants to distinguished faculty. We will present opportunities throughout the world and demystify the application process. Come with your questions or simply listen along. Visit fulbrightscholars.org to learn more!
PRESENTER: Julia Lieber.
OCTOBER 7. This event is only open to members of the International Studies Association. The Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) invites ISA members to join a networking and peer-mentoring discussion on navigating the profession. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive feedback on the topics that they bring to the table, such as navigating tenure, job advice for the Global South, how to survive the first year of teaching, work-life balance, alternative academic careers, and many more. Please note that this session is participant-based; the topics covered will be decided and driven by the questions, interests, and perspectives of those in attendance. This session will not be recorded in order to encourage free and open discussion.
MODERATORS: Devika Misra and Amy M Skonieczny.
OCTOBER 2nd. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The debate over banal or everyday nationalism took off after the publication of Michael Billig’s book Banal Nationalism in 1995. National identity is routinely expressed through everyday practices such as displaying the flag or other national symbols, cooking certain foods, wearing certain clothes, supporting national sports teams, etc. Commercial businesses often use national symbols to sell their products. How do these ‘banal’ expressions of national identity relate to nationalist political goals? To what extent is everyday nationalism orchestrated from above, or does it emerge spontaneously from below? When does banal nationalism support civic, inclusionary identity narratives as opposed to exclusionary, ethnic accounts? The banal nationalism approach usefully focuses our attention on the ethnography of the present as opposed to debates over the historical origins of nations.
PRESENTER: Peter Rutland.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 1. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) In most countries, new diplomats are not sufficiently prepared to carry out their duties. Lacking many of the skills needed to work in embassies and foreign ministries, and having received almost no formal training, they spend years learning fundamental competencies on the job. That hurts the effectiveness and impact of diplomacy globally. Nicholas Kralev, the founding executive director of the Washington International Diplomatic Academy, thinks that academia can and should help prepare more directly the next generation of diplomats for the daily work of professional diplomacy. He is trying to encourage more professors and universities to teach practical diplomacy skills. Cambridge University Press recently published his book, "Diplomatic Tradecraft," the first-ever practical diplomacy textbook. In this workshop, Kralev will share his experience designing and executing professional diplomacy training. After reviewing the core skill sets of modern diplomacy, he will offer suggestions on teaching those skills in an academic environment. He will also provide insights into diplomacy careers, which can help students better understand the profession and make more informed decisions about pursuing it.
CHAIR: Asaf Siniver. INSTRUCTOR: Nicholas Kralev.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 24. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!). As part of ISA's Teaching Difficult or Controversial Topics in the International Affairs Classroom Series, this workshop will discuss the challenges and strengths of teaching a course on political violence and terrorism. It is an extremely sensitive subject, covering a wide range of actors, case studies, and policies, and intersecting with other complex related issues such as religion, nationalism, ideology, and radicalization. The workshop will examine the issues that can arise in terms of the difference between terrorists, insurgents, and "freedom fighters"; the growing importance of paramilitaries and contractors; the diversification of radicalization processes; links with organized crime groups; and the impact of recent conflicts, namely Ukraine and Gaza.
INSTRUCTOR: Daniela Irrera.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 19. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Co-hosted by the British International Studies Association International Law and Politics Working Group. The ICJ first addressed the issue of genocide in an Advisory Opinion in 1951 and revisited it in a series of contentious cases beginning with the Bosnia Herzegovina v. Federal Republic of Yugoslavia case in 1993. This webinar will critically examine the evolving jurisprudence of the ICJ in this issue area. More specifically, participants will analyze the subjective and objective elements of the crime of genocide, evaluate the state parties' arguments in key contentious cases, discuss the relationship between the ICJ and the ad hoc International Criminal Tribunals, and consider the implications of these developments for the pursuit of international justice.
PANELISTS: Miao-ling Hasenkamp, Henry Lovat, Henry F. Carey, George Andreopoulos, and Jennifer Davis. MODERATOR: Kathleen Barrett.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 11. This event is available for members and UConn affiliates only. This workshop aims to provide teaching development training not only for new instructors-of-record or TAs who lead discussion sections, but also for more experienced professors who additionally find themselves grappling with recent issues in the classroom brought on by grade inflation, the 2024 election, and changing student-instructor relationships. The “Difficult Students” training will cover topics such as grade changes, disruptive students, and how to best accommodate late work. By pooling information from the wealth of experience across ISA, this training seeks to provide guidance on how to set and maintain expectations with students, what to do when students don’t meet expectations, and how to defer to others when a situation becomes out-of-hand. The workshop will begin with a virtual icebreaker activity, then we’ll cover the topics listed above with a slide-based training session. We will end with a brief group exchange where participants can choose to share successes in managing difficult students, tricky situations that weren’t effective in addressing difficult classroom behavior, and/or support for other participants.
INSTRUCTOR: Lucia Vitale.
SEPTEMBER 4. This event will be held in Spanish. El taller "Fronteras Digitales en la Academia: Ética y Aplicaciones de la IA Generativa" ofrece una inmersión profunda en el impacto transformador de la inteligencia artificial (IA) generativa en el ámbito académico. Durante tres horas intensivas, los participantes explorarán el surgimiento y evolución de esta tecnología revolucionaria, examinando su potencial para redefinir la enseñanza universitaria y la investigación académica. El taller comienza con una perspectiva general sobre el desarrollo de la IA generativa, contextualizando su rápido avance y su creciente relevancia en el mundo académico. A continuación, se analizarán los beneficios, riesgos e impactos asociados, abordando cómo estas herramientas pueden potenciar la productividad y la innovación, al tiempo que se consideran los desafíos éticos y prácticos que presentan. Un segmento crucial del taller se dedicará a las discusiones éticas fundamentales sobre el uso de la IA generativa en la academia, fomentando un debate crítico sobre la integridad académica, la autenticidad del trabajo y la necesidad de nuevas políticas institucionales. La sesión culminará con una exploración práctica de las aplicaciones de la IA generativa en diversas tareas académicas, desde la investigación y el análisis de datos hasta la creación de contenido educativo. Los participantes obtendrán una compresión de aspectos analíticos y prácticos sobre cómo integrar éticamente estas herramientas en su trabajo, equilibrando la innovación con la responsabilidad académica. Este taller es esencial para educadores, investigadores y estudiantes de posgrado que buscan navegar las complejidades de la IA generativa, ofreciendo una combinación única de conocimientos teóricos, consideraciones éticas y habilidades prácticas para el uso efectivo y responsable de estas tecnologías en el entorno académico.
INSTRUCTORS: Nain Martínez and Elodie Brun.
JUNE 25. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) ISA Latin America and the Caribbean Region is organizing a virtual event on “Missing Voices: Latin American Perspectives in International Relations” that brings together a group of scholars to present their work on the “missing” Latin American voices in IR. The panel is based on the recent publication of the International Affairs special issue (100, 1) that explores the rich trajectory of scholarly thought on international relations in Latin America and highlights the region's contributions to IR.A panel of experts in Latin American studies will present on "Missing voices in International Relations.
CHAIR: Marilia Souza. PANELISTS: Ricardo Villanueva, María Elena Lorenzini, Melisa Deciancio, Fabrício Chagas-Bastos, Julissa Castro Silva, and Élodie Brun.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 12. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This DPLST roundtable is open to all ISA members and is aimed primarily at Early Career Scholars who are looking to turn their doctoral dissertation into a book. The session will cover the intricacies of this process, offering practical advice and insights on a range of key issues such as strategies to distill complex research into an engaging narrative accessible to a broader readership; the process of choosing the right publisher, highlighting key considerations such as reputation, subject matter, and marketing; how to prepare a persuasive manuscript proposal, and how to pitch to different publishers. The webinar will also help to demystify the submission process, peer review, and contract negotiation, and offer tips on how to build positive relationships with the publisher and refine the manuscript effectively, as well as build an impactful author platform to promote the book.
CHAIR: Asaf Siniver. PANELISTS: Kathy Fitzpatrick, Ann Towns, Rachel Blaifeder, and Christopher Featherstone.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 11. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Since the launch of ChatGPT on 30 November 2022, several commentators have interrogated the possible impact of AI-based tools on education, at all levels. Somehow less explored has been the impact of AI on research and scholarly publishing. Major publishers have issued policy guidelines about the use of AI tools in content creation, but these have usually been limited to general statements calling for a transparent and responsible use of such tools and prohibiting the inclusion of AIs as a listed author. Against this backdrop, The International Spectator (TIS), the quarterly IR journal edited by Rome-based think tank Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), organizes an online round table on the impact of AI on IR research and publishing.
The round table is intended as an opportunity for an open discussion around questions such as: Should the use of applications based on generative AI, in particular so-called prompting techniques, become a basic competence for students and researchers? What are the challenges, biases and risks posed by the use of AI in the selection and analysis of academic sources? How should we assess the impact of generative AI on scientific inequality – and how could the negative effects be limited? Could the emerging development of culture-specific AIs – such as Krurtrim, the self-claimed “India’s own AI” – potentially reinforce and reproduce existing hierarchies, biases and practices?
CHAIR: Leo Goretti. PANELIST: Stella Morgana, Anselm Küsters, and Ananya Sharma.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 5. Interested in applying for an Editor-in-Chief position at an ISA publication? ISA Publication Committee Chair, Dr. Amanda Murdie will answer questions about the application and editorial process. Editing an ISA Publication is a great way to build your CV and give back to the discipline.
PRESENTER: Amanda Murdie.
JUNE 4. Today’s job market is not the same as yesterday’s. Many PhD’s will ultimately work outside of the academe and of the candidates that choose an academic pathway, many will later on supervise students who will not.In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to convert and tailor their academic CV into a resume for the private sector. Participants are welcome, but not required, to bring drafts of either document.This workshop will be of interest to PhD candidates considering alternative academic careers, academics interested in supporting students who are pursuing jobs outside of academia, or academics who are looking to transition to positions outside of the academe. N.B. Resume guidelines differ in various contexts. This webinar will focus on resumes for the United States job market. Some insights, however, may be applicable to different audiences.
INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Dorr.
JUNE 3. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The shifting landscape in international security presents multifaceted challenges, from the resurgence of great power competition to violence inflicted by both state and non-state actors. Join ISA and EISA to discuss some of the most pressuring security challenges facing the world today. Neil Oculi will cover climate change, with a focus on small developing islands. Regionally, Olena Lennon will examine the ways in which the Russian invasion of Ukraine has upended the international system, including the catastrophic levels of human loss and physical destruction; deepening humanitarian crises and instability caused by war-induced population displacement in and outside Ukraine; risk of nuclear escalation; surges in global military spending; shifting alliances; growing food and energy insecurity around the world; weakening of international law; and other shifts. In relation to the Middle East Thomas Juneau will address the causes and consequences of the Houthis growing regional role, and the options for the United States and its allies in the face of this new regional challenge. Finally, Christian Kaunert will discuss the role of terrorist groups as non-state actors in the new geopolitical conflicts, notably their role as proxies within the conflict.
CHAIR: Revecca Pedi PANELISTS: Christian Kaunert, Neil Oculi, Olena Lennon, and Thomas Juneau.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 21. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The entertainment industry thrives on constructing fictional worlds for global mass consumption. Writers build many fictional worlds upon political, economic, and cultural ideas borrowed from real-world events. In some cases, these concepts diverge from our understanding of pivotal theories in International Studies; other times, they align with frameworks we use to understand how the social world works. In exploring worlds from Barbie to Star Wars, this webinar discusses how we identify key concepts within fiction and how we can effectively engage students with film and television. The webinar includes pedagogical and applied ideas about how fictional media relates to key concepts, breakout sessions, and ways to engage students in workshops.
PRESENTER: Michael Allen and Julie VanDusky.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 15. The open education movement began in the early 2000s and quickly evolved into a mass movement, which sought to harness the sharing power of the internet, eliminate paywalls, and democratize access to educational resources for learners around the globe. In the United States, open education has been largely focused on removing ever-increasing textbook costs for students at institutions of higher education across the country. Millions in philanthropic, institutional, state, and federal funds have poured in over the past two decades to build the open education ecosystem that we see today. We now have open educational resources (OER) that cover the vast majority of the general education courses taught at colleges and universities, as well as materials that support higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses. Along with this growth has also come an increasing amount of research focused on the student-level and institutional benefits of OER. This presentation will expand on the benefits of building equity and engagement in your classes with open education, including both OER and open pedagogical practices.
PRESENTER: Zach Claybaugh.
MAY 2. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) With the international landscape becoming increasingly marked by international conflict, tense interstate rivalries, looming diplomatic crises, and a renewed need for bilateral and multilateral cooperation on issues ranging from maritime security to nuclear responsibility, the importance of research on trust and related concepts such as distrust is hard to ignore. Yet among scholars and practitioners of diplomacy, there is significant disagreement on the value of such concepts. This roundtable brings together early-career and Ph.D. researchers to discuss the value of interdisciplinary research on trust and related concepts to diplomatic studies from within academia and from the policy and think tanks sector.
MODERATOR: Asaf Siniver. PANELISTS: Hendrik Simon, Daniel Mitchum, Chiara Cervasio, David J. Wilcox, and Scott Edwards.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 1. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) In cases as varied as Hungary, Nicaragua, and Benin, democracies are increasingly eroding at the hands of democratically elected incumbents, who seize control by slowly chipping away at democratic institutions. Our research shows that the origins of these elected strongmen lie in the personalist nature of the parties that bring them to power. Using original data capturing levels of personalism in the parties of democratically elected leaders from 1991 to 2020, we find that ruling party personalism opens the door for leaders to erode both horizontal and vertical constraints to their rule, ultimately leading to democratic decline. Because elites in personalist parties lack the incentive and capacity to push back against incumbent efforts to consolidate power, they open the door for democratic deterioration from within. Our findings have clear implications for the future of a number of today’s democracies where the threat of personalist politics looms, ranging from El Salvador under Bukele to the United States under Trump.
PANELISTS: Joe Wright, Andrea Kendall-Taylor, and Erica Frantz.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 24. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Join this session to gain insights and actionable steps to launch and coordinate a tandem job search in academia and industry. While some application components and timelines are different, there are also action steps central to any job search. This session will touch upon ways to optimize your application processes, feature important steps to consider, and review common timelines in the U.S. job search context.
PRESENTER: Kay Kimball Gruder.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MARCH 20. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The Concertation Impulse in World Politics: Contestation over Fundamental Institutions and the Constrictions of Institutionalist International Relations (OUP, 2024: pp 372) unravels the centrality of contestation over international institutions under the shadow of crisis. Breaking with the widely accepted image in the mainstream, US-centric literature of an advance of global governance supported by pillars of institutionalized formality, Andrew F. Cooper points to the retention of a habitual impulse towards concertation related to informal institutionalism. Rather than endorsing the view that world politics is moving inexorably towards a multilateral, rules-based order, he places the onus on the resilience of a hierarchical self-selected concert model that combines a stigmatized legacy of diplomatic statecraft with the ability to reproduce in an array of associational designs.
CHAIR: Asaf Siniver. PRESENTER: Andrew Cooper. PANELIST: Geoffrey Wiseman, Emel Parlar Dal, and Jérémie Cornut.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MARCH 13. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Religion features prominently in the international relations of many states around the world today. Whether mobilizing religious affinities as a form of public diplomacy, positioning religion as a force to counteract perceived ideological foes, or creating transnational networks of religious populism to support incumbent regimes--governments clearly perceive geopolitical utility in the power of religion. Join us for a discussion of the new Oxford University Press edited volume, The Geopolitics of Religious Soft Power. Leading scholar of religion and international relations Jocelyne Cesari, will moderate a discussion featuring the book's editor as well as one of the contributing authors. Volume editor Peter Mandaville (George Mason University) will discuss the global context in which major powers such as Russia, China, and India have incorporated aspects of religion into their external relations. Contributor Stacey Gutkowski (King’s College London) will talk about the religious backdrop to current developments in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East including the current violence in Palestine and Israel.
MODERATOR: Jocelyne Cesari. PANELISTS: Peter Mandaville and Stacey Gutkowski.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 22. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Mentoring programs are more important now than ever, but little information exists on how to start a mentorship group at your institute of higher education. In this event, Dr. Leah C. Windsor, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, will share insights on starting a mentorship group at The University of Memphis, including lessons learned, nuts and bolts details, and future directions.
The Women+’s Mentorship Network began in the Fall of 2019 and will rebrand as the Memphis Mentorship Network in the Spring of 2024 to accommodate the increasingly diverse constituency the group serves. Participants will learn about building interdisciplinary consensus on campus, professionalizing the group/network, identifying resources to support projects, and responding to the mentoring needs of faculty, staff, and students on campus. Dr. Windsor is the co-author of The Ph.D. Parenthood Trap (with Dr. Kerry F. Crawford), and she currently serves on the ISA Nominating Committee and Professional Rights and Responsibilities Committee, and as an At-Large Governing Council Member.
PRESENTER: Leah Windsor.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 21. What does interactive teaching mean to you? How and where does interactive teaching show up in your classroom? What have your experiences been with interactive teaching? Do you have interactive teaching techniques you would like to share? We believe that interactive teaching (and learning) is central to engaging our students, and indeed ourselves, in the classroom. Using varied strategies our teaching and learning spaces can be fun and transformative. Join the session facilitators, Dr. Anna Meier, Dr. Liam Midzain-Gobin, and Dr. Heather Smith for a session about interactive teaching where we share some of our techniques for engaging students with instructors and each other. We will also invite participants to share some of their interactive teaching techniques. By the end of the session, all participants will leave with new ideas related to interactive teaching. This session is aimed at anyone interested in bringing more interaction into their classroom.
PRESENTER: Heather Smith, Liam Midzain-Gobin, and Anna Meier.
FEBRUARY 15. Technology has always been something colleges and universities, their faculty, and students have had to adapt to. From learning to use web-based Learning Management Systems to being able to adopt online texts and other cost-free resources, the changes have been many but the fundamentals of post-secondary education have remained generally stable. Enter the Covid pandemic that forced innumerable changes to take place almost instantly. Three years since the beginning of lockdowns and forced online learning, these same colleges and universities, their faculty, and students are faced with determining what the present and future of education will look like. This roundtable offers a space for discussion of how advances in technology have changed the shape of education and how we can best move forward. Topics range from the in-person/online/hybrid modality debate to the advent of sophisticated artificial intelligence (namely ChatGPT).
PANELISTS: Douglas Becker, Amy Below, Mary Jane Parmentier, and Maria Ortuoste.
FEBRUARY 14. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Join us for a talk on Shaping Nations and Markets: Identity Capital, Trade, and the Populist Rage (Routledge, 2024) by Vinícius Guilherme Rodrigues Vieira. What is the role of struggles around different notions of national identity based on religion and ethnic origin in shaping populism in the 21st Century? How do different identities empower liberalizing and protectionist coalitions in trade policy? Building upon the concept of identity capital and focusing on the cases of Brazil, India, and the United States between 2001 and 2022, this book offers a potential answer to those questions. Identity capital is measured by the proportion of the workforce of a collective actor like economic sectors that claims affiliation to a religious or ethnic group that is at the core of a dominant conception of national identity. Shadow cases covering Canada, Mexico, and the United Kingdom corroborate the argument.
MODERATOR: Jocelyne Cesari. PANELISTS: Vinícius Guilherme Rodrigues Vieira, Zlatko Hadzidedic, and Aseema Sinha.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 9. Decisions in academia related to hiring, tenure, promotion, and even, in some cases, salary adjustments are typically assessed based on the three pillars of teaching, research, and service. Faculty at teaching institutions have higher teaching loads and other student-facing responsibilities than their peers at research institutions, yet must find the time to maintain a research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed outlets. Roundtable participants will discuss their experiences, strategies, and advice (for what to do and not do) to remain active in their scholarly communities given their extensive student-facing commitments. The intent is to open up to a larger discussion with all in attendance to ensure a broad and beneficial conversation.
PANELISTS: Sanjoy Banerjee, Jennifer Ramos, Tobias Gibson, Amy Below, and Janike Stramer-Smith.
FEBRUARY 8. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This virtual roundtable brings together the editors of The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, International Affairs, Cooperation and Cooperation, and the European Journal of International Relations to discuss the review process and the unique challenges and opportunities of publishing in the field of diplomatic studies.
CHAIR: Asaf Siniver. PANELISTS: Jan Melissen, Andrew Dorman, Kristin Haugevik, and Halvard Leira.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 6. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) In this webinar workshop, Devon Cantwell-Chavez will train researchers on why and how to communicate their research interests and accomplishments by creating free web pages on the most commonly used and user-friendly web designing tools. The first 45 minutes will be used to discuss the basics of website content and showcase examples from other scholars. The last 45 minutes will be reserved for questions, conversations, and short demos of different website design tools or software.
INSTRUCTOR: Devon Cantwell-Chavez.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 31. Are you interested in engaging in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SOTL) but you’re not sure where to start? Are you currently engaged in work related to the scholarship of teaching and learning and want to explore more opportunities related to SOTL? Do you just want to know what SOTL is and why one would engage in SOTL? Join our session to have a conversation about SOTL with scholars who are engaged in researching teaching and learning in IR. During this session, we will introduce you to the scholarship of teaching and learning, share how we came to our first SOTL project, and how we’ve developed that thus far. Then it’s over to you - the participants. What questions do you have related to SOTL? How can we support your SOTL journey? How can we support each other’s SOTL journeys? Please join us for this conversation.
PRESENTER: Heather Smith, Misbah Hyder, and Jacqueline De Matos Ala.
JANUARY 25. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Please join us for a talk on the new book, Contextualizing Sectarianism in the Middle East and South Asia: Identity, Competition, and Conflict. Meet the editor and author Satgin Hamrah, a PhD Candidate in History at Tufts University, and authors Frank Sobchak Chair of Irregular Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute at WestPoint, Heidi Lane Professor of Strategy and Policy and Director of the Greater Middle East Research Study Group at the U.S. Naval War College and Andrea Rugh a Technical Advisor for USAID development projects in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa.
These authors each offer a unique and in-depth analysis on the complexities associated with sectarianism and challenging narratives associated with its strategic use, as well as its impact. This is particularly important as states across the Muslim world have increasingly faced challenges associated with a perpetual cycle of conflict and violence organized along sectarian lines since the 1980s. To understand modern-day sectarianism, it is essential to move beyond explanations that focus predominantly on ancient Sunni-Shia animosities or a singular lens. It is important to engage in interdisciplinary and multidirectional examinations to better understand how sectarianism is strategically utilized by political entrepreneurs. It is also integral to analyze how identity has been utilized in historical and contemporary political contexts on state and non-state levels. This volume seeks to fill gaps in understanding the complexities associated with sectarianism through a transnational interdisciplinary analytical framework to enhance understanding of the socio-political, religio-political, cultural, and security landscapes of the Middle East and South Asia. It also challenges narratives regarding sectarian divisions between Sunnis and Shias and deconstructs popular misconceptions about sectarianism, its spatial and temporal impact, as well as its influence on identities, conflict, and competition.
MODERATOR: Jocelyne Cesari. PANELISTS: Satgin Hamrah, Frank Sobchak, Heidi Lane, and Andrea Rugh.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 22. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This Diplomatic Studies Section virtual roundtable examines the multifaceted dynamics of US-China diplomacy through the lens of Global South perspectives. Drawing on local and regional insights from Latin America, South East Asia, Africa, China, as well as the World Trade Organization, the panelists in this roundtable reflect on the current state of diplomatic rivalry and cooperation between the US and China across a range of policy issues, and how they affect and are affected by interactions with Global South actors.
PANELISTS: Asaf Siniver, Clara Weinhardt, Dawisson Belém Lopes, Umar Ahmad Rizky Mardhatillah, Jyhjong Hwang, Inderjeet Parmar, and Yi Wang.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
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DECEMBER 14. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) In this ISA Virtual Book Talk Series on Religion and International Relations, panelists discuss Michael Driessen’s new book, The Global Politics of Interreligious Dialogue: Religious Change, Citizenship and Solidarity in the Middle East (Oxford University Press, 2023). Jocelyne Cesari (Georgetown/Birmingham/Harvard), Petr Kratochvíl (Institute of International Relations Prague), Turan Kayaoğlu (University of Colorado, Denver) and Nukhet Sandal (Ohio University) engage with Michael Driessen (John Cabot University, Rome) on the layers of geopolitics, political theologies and social change underwriting interreligious initiatives in the broader Middle East and Mediterranean today.
PRESENTER: Michael Driessen. PANELISTS: Jocelyne Cesari, Turan Kayaoglu, Nukhet Sandal and Petr Kratochvíl.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 27, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) While there are multiple approaches and strategies to grant writing, first-hand experience remains one of the best instructors. This panel will highlight the experience of three US and UK-based academics and what they have learned from their experience of submitting grant proposals. Naomi Head will discuss different types of grants at different career stages, what to learn from failed applications, and how to balance institutional expectations with what can realistically be achieved. Leah Windsor will address how grant writing has a "hidden curriculum," including technical details like writing in an accessible way and crafting a reasonable budget, and post-award skills like managing a team (and a budget) and balancing grant deliverables with professional responsibilities. For Windsor, the formula for getting a grant looks something like this: ideas + persuasiveness + plausibility + hard/soft skills + perseverance/luck = success. Lastly, Mark Boyer will round out the discussion by focusing on interdisciplinary spaces for grant getting that seek to bridge across fields for integrative projects. This panel will be of interest to academics at all stages of their careers - especially graduate students, junior faculty, and first-time PIs (principal investigators).
PANELISTS: Mark Boyer, Leah Windsor, and Naomi Head.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023. Virtual session with Jefferson Science Fellow Dr. Sibel Oktay, who currently serves at the U.S. Department of State's Foreign Service Institute as a Foreign Affairs Officer. She will provide an overview of the Jefferson Science Fellowship, including the application process, selection procedures, and the clearance process. She will also share her own experiences and what to expect during the fellowship year across a variety of functional and regional bureaus, as well as the opportunities that exist after. According to National Academies, "Jefferson Science Fellowships are an innovative model for engaging faculty in the U.S. foreign policy and international development process through a one-year immersive experience at the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)." The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session. This webinar is primarily geared towards tenured professors in U.S. universities who hold U.S. citizenship. For more information about the fellowship, please visit: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/jefferson-science-fellowships">https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/jefferson-science-fellowships">https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/jefferson-science-fellowships.
PANELIST: Sibel Oktay.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 19, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This symposium brings together researchers in International Relations to discuss the conceptual development, critical concerns, causes, ethics, and empirical realities of state violence. This discussion starts from the premise that we do not dedicate enough time in IR to the violence of the state. We ask what this means in global systems and structures, as well as in lived experiences and everyday realities. Themes include legal violence, epistemic violence, colonial violence, digital violence, human rights activism, and affective atmospheres of violence.
SPEAKERS: Leonie Fleischmann, University of London, Jasmine Gani, University of St Andrews, Ty Solomon, University of Glasgow, and Sasikumar Sundaram, University of London. CHAIR: Alexandria Innes, University of London.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 17, 2023. Though the terminology referring to short-term or precariously employed academic staff varies, contingent faculty share “insecure, unsupported positions with little job security and few protections for academic freedom.” Globally, the rate of contingent faculty hires is continuously growing. To illustrate, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that 68 percent of faculty at US institutions were contingent in the Fall of 2021, a 21 percent increase from contingent faculty positions held in 1987. Additionally, according to the same report, women and under-represented minorities are over-represented among contingent faculty in the US. In short, employment precarity is a challenge that many academics on the job market will likely face either in the short term or, in some cases, over many years.
SPEAKERS: Daniela Melo, Gary Gomez, Douglas Becker, and Robert Hager.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 12, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Functional coexistence refers to sustained negative peace among conflict parties who refuse to recognize the social and political legitimacy of their adversaries yet refrain from using physical violence to resolve their seemingly irreconcilable differences. Examples of functional coexistence can be observed in regions such as Northern Ireland, the Western Balkans, the South Caucasus, and the Taiwan Strait. This panel convenes peacebuilding scholar-practitioners engaged in societies where functional coexistence significantly impacts people's lives. The panelists will discuss the contexts of conflict, the distinct characteristics of functional coexistence within their respective contexts, and provide insights into how to stay engaged in an enduring state of unresolved conflict while creating conditions for long-term peacebuilding.
CHAIR/DISCUSSANT: Tatsushi Arai, Kent State University. PANELISTS: Susan H. Allen, George Mason University, Roger Mac Ginty, Durham University, Doga Eralp, American University, and Margarita Tadevosyan, George Mason University.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 5, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The presentation discusses the use of simulations as an active learning tool and is based on Game of Peace, a negotiation model, designed for encompassing students of International Relations in taking on the role of actors involved in a civil war, including an international mediator that intervenes for bringing peace and stability.
It is divided into three parts. Firstly, the major benefits and pedagogical impact of active learning tools are briefly assessed. Secondly, the Game of Peace experience is presented in its major steps, roles, and interactional features. Lastly, a short simulation is run for demonstrating its potentialities and benefits.
Daniela Irrera is professor of International Relations at the School of Advanced Defense Studies, Rome. Her simulation model, Game of Peace, has been awarded in 2020, for the best European teaching practices that enhance learning for international students (IMPACT Project).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 3, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) We've all heard of the term “UDL” but what does it mean for you and your role? This presentation will provide a brief foundation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and specific examples and applications throughout the university campus. Strategies and technology will be shared to increase access to learning, resources, and information for all students. The primary goal of this presentation is for everyone to take away at least one new tool or strategy to implement in their practice.
PRESENTER: Lauren Tucker, Southern Connecticut State University.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) From Ukraine to Afghanistan and beyond, occupations, interventions and territorial disputes permeate contemporary geopolitics. This event examines the persistence of these phenomena. It draws on a rich variety of cases and asks: How have humanitarian interventions imitated colonial patterns of governance? What makes a state withdraw from an occupied territory? How do states strategize when attempting to resolve territorial disputes peacefully?
CHAIR: Roger Mac Ginty, Durham University. SPEAKERS: Rob Geist Pinfold, Durham University; Emilia Justyna Powell, University of Notre Dame; Krista E. Wiegand, University of Tennessee.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Have you seen Oppenheimer and are interested in learning more about the Manhattan Project? Are you teaching, studying, or researching nuclear weapons and would like to hear from various disciplinary perspectives? Join Lauren Sukin (chair), John Emery, Sanne Verschuren, and Sulgiye Park for their introduction to the debates surrounding nuclear weapons, followed by an audience-centric interactive discussion. Lauren Sukin will discuss Oppenheimer's vision for arms control, how arms control has developed, and where we stand on arms control today. John Emery will provide background on the debate amongst the scientists of the Manhattan project whether or not to drop the bombs on Japan. He will also cover Truman's decision and the targeting committee planning of which cities to attack. Sanne Verschuren's comments will focus on the diversity within the scientific community as it pertained to the morality of the bomb, as well as the movie's disconnect to the effects of the bomb and their continued presence. Sulgiye Park will focus on the threat that never went away: the short- and long-term effects of nuclear radiation and the possibility of the next nuclear weapons testing. This discussion will likely be of interest to instructors, students, and researchers studying nuclear weapons across various disciplines, as well as to those who enjoyed the movie Oppenheimer and would like to share their takes and impressions.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Demonstrating impact in the field is an important part of a researcher's scholarly work. At this ISA workshop, learn about the importance of updating author profiles on multiple citation indexes such as Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Content of the workshop is applicable to many disciplines but will focus on social science resources.
Other topics that will be covered include an explanation of citation indexes and bibliometrics, the h-index and why it differs on various platforms, ORCID, Altmetrics, and the use of social media for research promotion.
Roslyn Grandy is the Pharmacy Librarian at the University of Connecticut. She is the library's liaison to the School of Pharmacy as well as the Nutritional Sciences department but provides general research support for the UConn community. Her specialties include scholarly communications, expert literature searching, and bibliometrics.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JULY 13, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This webinar aims to discuss academic freedom in the global South with particular attention to the meaning of solidarity with Palestine and Palestinians for justice, human rights, and the need for decolonization.
SPEAKERS: Andrew Delatolla, Leeds University, Muhannad Ayyash, Mount Royal University, Sharri Plonski, QMUL, and Bikrum Gill, Virginia Tech. MODERATORS: Raslan Ibrahim, SUNY Geneseo, and Zaynab El Bernoussi, NYU Abu Dhabi.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 19, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) In a new book coming out, Daniela Irrera and Marianna Charountaki draw on examples from the African continent and the Middle East to Europe and Asia to question whether non-state actors, other than the states, can act as foreign policy makers and if the contemporary role of non-state actors constitutes a theoretical challenge to foreign policy. The authors of Understanding Non-State Actors' Roles in Foreign Policy: Insights from Area Studies joined us to explore diverse case studies.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 7, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The arrival of ChatGPT in late 2022 brought a wave of commentary on the end of college writing as we know it. Six months later, where do we stand? How are AI tools shaping our teaching? How do these tools provoke new (or old) ways of thinking about writing, learning, and ethics? This session aims to be more conversation than prescriptions, so come ready to contribute your own questions and ideas.
Tom Deans is a professor at the University of Connecticut. He directs the Writing Center and serves as co-PI on an NSF grant, exploring the uses of AI.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 16, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Providing over 800 fellowships per year, Fulbright is the largest fellowship program for U.S. faculty and professionals. Come hear about opportunities in 135 countries for you to conduct research, teach, or a combination of both. And, we will also cover Fulbright opportunities for bringing foreign scholars to your campus to teach, lecture, or conduct research.
SPEAKER: Julie Taylor.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 11, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The Religion and IR section book talk series on discussing scholarship at the intersection of religion and international politics. Each session will present a book or publication from the last two years that touches on the relationship between religion and politics from a comparative and international perspective. Its goal is to foster greater exchange between scholars of religion and politics and scholars of international relation theory.
Sikh Nationalism provides a clear, concise and comprehensive guide to the history of Sikh nationalism from the late nineteenth century to the present. Drawing on A. D. Smith's ethno-symbolic approach, Gurharpal Singh and Giorgio Shani use a new integrated methodology to understanding the historical and sociological development of modern Sikh nationalism. By emphasizing the importance of studying Sikh nationalism from the perspective of the nation-building projects of India and Pakistan, the recent literature on religious nationalism and the need to integrate the study of the diaspora with the Sikhs in South Asia, they provide a fresh approach to a complex subject. Singh and Shani evaluate the current condition of Sikh nationalism in a globalized world and consider the lessons the Sikh case offers for the comparative study of ethnicity, nations and nationalism.
Co-authors Giorgio Shani and Gurharpal Singh will discuss the book, in conversation with Jocelyne Cesari.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 26, 2023. How are transgender and gender diverse people targeted with violence and how do they build peace for their community? This panel brings together contributors to the 2022 "Trans Intersections" issue of Peace Review to discuss. Topics will include what the experiences of trans people reveal about international conflict and humanitarian response, what genocide studies reveals about anti-trans movements, how trans people organize to build justice and security for their lives, and what dreaming of queer utopias can do for us all.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 20, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) This webinar will critically examine key political and legal aspects of the war in Ukraine and their implications for world order. More specifically, the panelists will address the continuing relevance of existing institutional arrangements for the maintenance of international peace and security in light of the ongoing conflict; the use of sanctions; the differential assessments of the political and legal aspects of the conflict between western countries and countries in the global south; and critical jus ad bellum, jus in bello and jus post bellum issues, including plausible accountability options for violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law norms and standards.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 19, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) Graduate students often first seek career advice from those who know them best, but they can also be hesitant to do so. In this session, we will discuss how advisors can support doctoral candidates who may not be pursuing jobs in academia and those who want to “keep their options open." Join us to discuss habits of conversation and alternative graduate program milestones that facilitate career inclusivity. A member of University of Connecticut's Career Everywhere Team will join this presentation to share a few highlights about creating a career everywhere campus culture.
PANELISTS: Kay Gruder and Jane Gordon.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 5, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The intelligence studies academic community has experienced exponential growth in the past 20 years resulting in a robust body of knowledge on a broad spectrum of issues relating to the intelligence community and its policy making consumers. This literature can support the ability of the foreign policy academic community to foster informed discussions about the roles and capabilities of the U.S. intelligence community and the intelligence producer-consumer relationship. But the treatment of intelligence community issues in these venues is often uneven and should reference current intelligence studies knowledge. This event will present several intelligence studies topics appropriate for foreign policy courses and textbooks and provide research references that will support the balanced and contextual presentation of U.S. intelligence community issues that relate directly to foreign policy development.
Gary Gomez is adjunct faculty with Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, teaching intelligence studies. He is also a research fellow exploring the intelligence-policy nexus at the foreign policy think tank fp21. Gary has 20 years of experience in the U.S. intelligence community, both in government and industry, working with the DIA, NRO, NGA, CIA, DARPA, and the Office of Naval Intelligence. He has published on intelligence, airpower, and national security technology.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MARCH 29, 2023. Virtual information session with USAID personnel which will profile an overview of the agency in addition to discussing job opportunities within the foreign service, civil service, and student employment. After presentation is completed the event will be followed by a Q&A session for participants.
PANELISTS: Creighton Lee, Outreach & Marketing Program Manager, Diane Moore, Foreign Service Recruitment Lead, Melanie Wyche, Pathways Program Officer.
MARCH 6, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The 2023 ISA Annual Convention theme is Real Struggles, High Stakes: Cooperation, Contention, and Creativity. With our return to a fully in-person Convention format, we're bringing the Sapphire Series—three panels that showcase that theme in action—online this year. As the Annual Convention's premiere program, the Sapphire Series brings the IR community into conversations of immediate and wide-reaching relevance in the discipline.
CHAIR: Lauren Wilcox. PANELISTS: Oumar Ba, Zaynab El Bernoussi, May Darwich, Matthew Hoffmann, Abe Newman, Swati Srivastava, and Manuela Picq.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The 2023 ISA Annual Convention theme is Real Struggles, High Stakes: Cooperation, Contention, and Creativity. With our return to a fully in-person Convention format, we're bringing the Sapphire Series—three panels that showcase that theme in action—online this year. As the Annual Convention's premiere program, the Sapphire Series brings the IR community into conversations of immediate and wide-reaching relevance in the discipline.
CHAIR: Kathleen R. McNamara. PANELISTS: Eyob Balcha Gebremariam, Audrey Comstock, Debak Das, Bianca Freeman, Naima Green-Riley, and Rahel Weldeab Sebhatu. FEATURING: ISA President Deborah Avant.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 20, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The 2023 ISA Annual Convention theme is Real Struggles, High Stakes: Cooperation, Contention, and Creativity. With our return to a fully in-person Convention format, we're bringing the Sapphire Series—three panels that showcase that theme in action—online this year. As the Annual Convention's premiere program, the Sapphire Series brings the IR community into conversations of immediate and wide-reaching relevance in the discipline.
CHAIR: Charli Carpenter. PANELISTS: Errol Henderson, Kasia Kaczmarska, and Paul Poast. FEATURING: ISA President Deborah Avant.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023. (Watch the Recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) International academic rankings for publications and research institutions are overwhelmingly led by institutions in the global North. Researchers in the global South are underrepresented in many of these international funding institutions and journals. Increasing funding and publication expectations within their own institutions are an added hurdle for for these scholars' career development, given their positional difficulty to access these platforms. This panel gathers experts with experience in the global South who will touch upon four dimensions of career development: 1) participation in research workshops; 2) grant applications; 3) article writing; and 4) turning a PhD dissertation into a book.
PANELISTS: Zaynab El Bernoussi, Cyril Obi, Andrew Stinson, and Samer Abboud.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
FEBRUARY 1, 2023. (Watch the Recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) As in other areas of International Relations, the study of interactions between academia and the practitioner world, related to state policymaking, NGOs, IGOs, civil society activism, the private sector, or the media, is based on experiences located primarily in the global North. This conversation between scholars located in and working on distinct sites in the global South seeks to examine the ways in which scholar-practitioner relations unfold in settings outside the North, the potential drivers and obstacles to meaningful exchange, and the existing standards of scholarly “relevance” or “impact” that exist in diverse parts of the world. This conversation is co-sponsored by New America's Planetary Politics Initiative. Subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about future research and events.
PANELISTS: Nizar Messari, Candice Moore, Karim Makdisi, and Rani Mullen. MODERATOR: Arlene B. Tickner.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 25, 2023. In this installment of ISA's Academic Career Series, three recent job seekers will share how they prepared for the academic interview process and the strategies they found most helpful. Lauren Sukin will address best practices for in-person, online, 1:1, and panel interviews, and will speak to her experience interviewing at various institutions, including U.S.-based R1s, SLACs, and military academies, as well as U.K. institutions. John Emery will focus on tips for the psychology of job talks and the Q&A portion as well as how best to do your homework on the faculty at their prospective institution. He will also discuss strategies for zoom vs. on campus interviews and how to prepare for each. Mary Anne Mendoza will round out the session by addressing how to approach the Teaching Demonstration portion of a campus visit.
PANELISTS: Lauren Sukin, John R. Emery, and Mary Anne Mendoza.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 19, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The Religion and IR section book talk series on discussing scholarship at the intersection of religion and international politics. Each session will present a book or publication from the last two years that touches on the relationship between religion and politics from a comparative and international perspective. Its goal is to foster greater exchange between scholars of religion and politics and scholars of international relation theory.
Since Joseph Nye introduced the concept of soft power in 1990 , there has been a growing interest, especially after 9/11 to address the reality and dimensions of religious soft power. This session will discuss the work of Jeffrey Haynes, Peter Mandaville, Peter Henne in conversation with Jocelyn Cesari, and Ahmet Ozturk.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JANUARY 19, 2023. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The Religion and IR section book talk series on discussing scholarship at the intersection of religion and international politics. Each session will present a book or publication from the last two years that touches on the relationship between religion and politics from a comparative and international perspective. Its goal is to foster greater exchange between scholars of religion and politics and scholars of international relation theory.
Since Joseph Nye introduced the concept of soft power in 1990 , there has been a growing interest, especially after 9/11 to address the reality and dimensions of religious soft power. This session will discuss the work of Jeffrey Haynes, Peter Mandaville, Peter Henne in conversation with Jocelyn Cesari, and Ahmet Ozturk.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
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DECEMBER 14th, 2022. This session is a part of the ISA's Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Section (FTGS) Global Voices Seminar Series.This series aims to bring a global conversation within and beyond our community members on issues pertaining to feminism, gender, and international relations. It is designed to showcase and amplify the expertise and research of Feminist Theory and Gender Studies (FTGS) members as well as foster a larger global community of those with like-minded interests. We are particularly interested in representation from members of marginalised backgrounds, from the global South and who experience institutional barriers in disseminated their research.
DECEMBER 7, 2022. The South Asia in World Politics (SAWP) Section creates a fertile dialogue between areas such as International relations theory, comparative regionalism, foreign policy analysis, and brings in the contextual knowledge of South Asia to ISA. Through this section, more and more scholars of South Asia will engage with the concepts and theories that have emerged from IR. In turn, IR theories will benefit from more contextual knowledge.
In this third and final panel in the SAWP Series: Demystifying the Publication Process on How to Publish in Online Outlets focusing on South Asia, featuring Sahar Khan (Inkstick Media) and Isha Gupta (South Asian Voices).
DECEMBER 6, 2022. (Watch the Recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) If an academic job interview is in your future or you wish you had done better during a past interview, this session will provide tips and approaches to prepare, engage, and optimize your communication. Showing up prepared will enable you to move through the day-long or multi-day interview process with an enhanced sense of confidence and the ability to adjust to changes along the way!
This presentation will focus on the United States academic job market, but the considerations discussed will be relevant to prospective job applicants in various educational contexts.
PRESENTER: Kay Kimball Gruder, M.Ed., Associate Director, Graduate Student & Postdoc Career Services, Center for Career Development, University of Connecticut.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 23, 2022. This session is a part of the ISA's Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Section (FTGS) Global Voices Seminar Series.This series aims to bring a global conversation within and beyond our community members on issues pertaining to feminism, gender, and international relations. It is designed to showcase and amplify the expertise and research of Feminist Theory and Gender Studies (FTGS) members as well as foster a larger global community of those with like-minded interests. We are particularly interested in representation from members of marginalised backgrounds, from the global South and who experience institutional barriers in disseminated their research.
NOVEMBER 16, 2022. (Watch the Recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) All learners have different needs, skills, talents, interests, backgrounds, and cultures. In this training, participants will learn how to support these differences utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as an inclusion strategy. Particular emphasis will be placed on how UDL supports people with disabilities and accommodations, by putting the emphasis on the “disabled” curriculum and how it can be designed to accommodate diverse learners. We will explore the three check points of the UDL learning guidelines through examples of teaching strategies (Engagement, Representation, and Action and Expression) before setting out concrete steps to make a course accessible, such as including captioning for videos and creating accessible documents that can be read by a screen reader. This event will be of interest to teachers in any setting, from a classroom to a hospital or even a football field.
INSTRUCTOR: Karen Skudlarek, University of Connecticut Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022. On behalf of the American people, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) promotes and demonstrates democratic values abroad, and advances a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. Join USAID's Mission Director for Kosovo Zeinah Salahi, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Advisor Dr. Zakiya Mabery, and Human Capital & Talent Management Adetola Abiade to discuss USAID's mission and the range of careers available at USAID.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022. This session is a part of the ISA's Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Section (FTGS) Global Voices Seminar Series.This series aims to bring a global conversation within and beyond our community members on issues pertaining to feminism, gender, and international relations. It is designed to showcase and amplify the expertise and research of Feminist Theory and Gender Studies (FTGS) members as well as foster a larger global community of those with like-minded interests. We are particularly interested in representation from members of marginalised backgrounds, from the global South and who experience institutional barriers in disseminated their research. These sessions run through 14 December.
OCTOBER 31, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) You are invited to visit the virtual "office hours” with a prominent scholar(s) of GIRS. You can ask any questions on your mind about your research, career, publishing, and networking within the sub-field of Global IR. This is part of a broader strategy initiated by the new Global IR Section (GIRS) to create the next generation of globally-minded and collaborative IR thinkers benefiting from an opportunity to talk with some of the leaders in the field. Watch out for the next office hours!
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 28, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube Channel! / ¡Mira el video en el canal de YouTube de ISA!) La región ISA-LAC invita al taller: Claves para publicar un artículo científico de RRII y no morir en el intento. La publicación y difusión de resultados es parte esencial de la investigación científica. Esto requiere tanto de la aprobación por pares, como de seguir ciertas pautas, trucos y recomendaciones que van más allá del contenido del trabajo. Este taller busca acercar herramientas para la redacción de artículos científicos y publicaciones académicas ofreciendo sugerencias prácticas y formales sobre cómo navegar el mundo de revistas indexadas.
The ISA-LAC region invites to the workshop: Keys to publishing a scientific IR article and not die trying. Publication and dissemination of results are essential parts of the process of scientific research. Getting an article published in a reputable journal is an important milestone, requiring peer approval and following specific guidelines, tricks, and recommendations that go beyond the article's content. This workshop aims to bring tools for writing scientific papers and academic publications, offering practical and formal suggestions on navigating the world of indexed journals.
PARTICIPANTES/PARTICIPANTS: Marianne Marchand, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, Leslie Wehner, Bath University, Brigitte Weiffen, Open University, Juan Olmeda, Colegio de México. MODERADORA/MODERATOR: Cintia Quiliconi, ISA-LAC. COMENTARIOS/COMMENTS: Melisa Deciancio, ISA-LAC.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 27, 2022. (Watch the Recording on ISA's YouTube Channel!) The Religion and IR section book talk series on discussing scholarship at the intersection of religion and international politics. Each session will present a book or publication from the last two years that touches on the relationship between religion and politics from a comparative and international perspective. Its goal is to foster greater exchange between scholars of religion and politics and scholars of international relation theory.
This session will discuss the relevance of the national framework to understand today's role of religion in politics. Jocelyne Cesari, in conversation with Scott Thomas, Mustapha Pansha, and Sutan Tepe.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 26th, 2022. This session is a part of the ISA's Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Section (FTGS) Global Voices Seminar Series.This series aims to bring a global conversation within and beyond our community members on issues pertaining to feminism, gender, and international relations. It is designed to showcase and amplify the expertise and research of Feminist Theory and Gender Studies (FTGS) members as well as foster a larger global community of those with like-minded interests. We are particularly interested in representation from members of marginalised backgrounds, from the global South and who experience institutional barriers in disseminated their research. These sessions run through 14 December.
OCTOBER 12, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) GIRS is committed to taking the insights of different vantage points seriously as they can be found across the world. In this series, we will visit different parts of the world to see whether we see the world in the same way.
Let’s go to East Central Europe to answer the question “International Relations in Central and Eastern Europe: Still a Marginal Discipline?”
PANELISTS: Aliaksei Kazharski, Petra Roter, Jozef Batora, Annette Freyberg-Inan, and others.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
OCTOBER 12th, 2022. This session is a part of the ISA's Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Section (FTGS) Global Voices Seminar Series.This series aims to bring a global conversation within and beyond our community members on issues pertaining to feminism, gender, and international relations. It is designed to showcase and amplify the expertise and research of Feminist Theory and Gender Studies (FTGS) members as well as foster a larger global community of those with like-minded interests. We are particularly interested in representation from members of marginalised backgrounds, from the global South and who experience institutional barriers in disseminated their research. These sessions run through 14 December.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) We are living through a mercurial period wherein the relationship between higher education and the public sphere is full of uncertainty. Bridging the gap between the academy and the world has become ever more challenging. In this environment, how might scholars build inclusive partnerships with civil society through innovative methods of public engagement? This dialogue between International Relations scholars and members of Johns Hopkins' SNF Agora Institute will explore the issues and consider practical ways forward.
PANELISTS: Joshua Busby, Henry Farrell, Hahrie Han, Sithembile Mbete, and Kelebogile Zvobgo.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022. (See the presentation slides here!) The thematic focus for this session is drafting a diversity statement for a job search or PTR review. Objectives: - Discuss the diversity statement as a part of, or independent from, a broader teaching philosophy statement - Begin drafting in response to prompts provided for reflection on diversity commitments and practices - Discuss the importance of authenticity and growth mindset - Apply one or more rubrics to your statement - Share what is on your mind
Presenter Tina Huey, PhD, the Associate Director of Faculty Development in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, has taught writing and communication at the University of Connecticut for more than a decade.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) (See the presentation slides here!) You recently authored or edited a scholarly book or book chapter. Before your book is published, the publisher gives you a contract to sign. How do you understand the legalese and negotiate your contract to safeguard your rights as an author? How can you negotiate better royalties, preserve your ability to reuse your own writings, and avoid putting yourself at legal risk? This webinar will show you how to negotiate author-friendly book contracts and obtain the best possible deal from your publishers. Scholars, practitioners, and authors at all levels of experience will benefit from this training.
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Rodriguez, MLIS (LYRASIS).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022. This session is a part of the ISA's Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Section (FTGS) Global Voices Seminar Series.This series aims to bring a global conversation within and beyond our community members on issues pertaining to feminism, gender, and international relations. It is designed to showcase and amplify the expertise and research of Feminist Theory and Gender Studies (FTGS) members as well as foster a larger global community of those with like-minded interests. We are particularly interested in representation from members of marginalised backgrounds, from the global South and who experience institutional barriers in disseminated their research.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) You are invited to visit the virtual "office hours" with a prominent scholar(s) of GIRS. You can ask any questions on your mind about your research, career, publishing, and networking within the sub-field of Global IR. This is part of a broader strategy initiated by the new Global IR Section (GIRS) to create the next generation of globally-minded and collaborative IR thinkers benefitting from an opportunity to talk with some of the leaders in the field. Watch out for the next office hours!
SCHOLAR: Amitav Acharya (American University).
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) The thematic focus for this session is crafting a teaching philosophy statement. Objectives: - Discuss the desirable elements of a teaching philosophy statement for job or PTR applications - Begin drafting (or elaborating on an existing draft) in response to prompts provided - Share what is on your mind
Presenter Tina Huey, PhD, the Associate Director of Faculty Development in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, has taught writing and communication at the University of Connecticut for more than a decade.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022. This session is a part of the ISA's Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Section (FTGS) Global Voices Seminar Series.This series aims to bring a global conversation within and beyond our community members on issues pertaining to feminism, gender, and international relations. It is designed to showcase and amplify the expertise and research of Feminist Theory and Gender Studies (FTGS) members as well as foster a larger global community of those with like-minded interests. We are particularly interested in representation from members of marginalised backgrounds, from the global South and who experience institutional barriers in disseminated their research. These sessions run through 14 December.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) It has been widely claimed that mainstream IR studies failed to satisfactorily explain, much less predict, the end of the Cold War and the contours of the post-Cold War world now in the process of unforeseen and dramatic changes. Have we again missed something in our assessments? In the GIRS “situation room” you can meet scholars of different cultures, religions, and civilizations exploring how different narratives describe and influence major world crises: you will hear not simply one worldview posing as universal, but different narratives on contemporary global crises (from the Russia-Ukraine war, to the emerging global food, health, and energy crises).
MODERATOR: Vendulka Kubalkova. PANELISTS: Maria Mälksoo, Shiping Tang, Xiaoming Huang, George Soroka, Thomas Biersteker, Navnita Chadha Behera, Sean Molloy, Siba Grovogui, and Jocelyne Cesari.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
AUGUST 24, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) With the availability of faculty jobs varied among academic disciplines and across geographic locations, one does not always have a choice about the jobs to which they apply. Sometimes the strategy is to apply to everything and anything with the hope of getting something, and at other times there are circumstances and priorities that determine one's job search needs. What we know is that we can often project the strongest candidacy for a position when what we bring, and need are aligned with aspects of the institution, department, position, and location in which we will be working. This presentation will focus on the United States academic job market, but the considerations discussed will be relevant to prospective job applicants in various educational contexts.
In this session, there will be time for small group conversation and reflection. Attend to learn more about:
- Factors that can influence alignment
- Identifying priorities & resources
- Tools and approaches to support learning about classifications and profiles of institutions
- Considerations when reviewing different opportunities and various types of institutions
INSTRUCTOR: Kay Kimball Gruder, M.Ed., UConn Center for Career Development.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
AUGUST 2, 2022. (See the presentation slides here!) Are you considering going up for promotion? Are you a graduate student preparing for the job market? Are you a faculty member who needs all their teaching documentation in one place? The University of Connecticut's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) has created a workshop for those interested in creating a teaching portfolio. This workshop is an introduction to the uses, formats, and evidence of teaching activities used to document teaching effectiveness. Participants will also be introduced to tailoring their documentation for different types of institutional and global settings. This interactive session will consist of a 45-minute informational presentation, followed by a 45 minute question and answer session.
PRESENTERS: Aynsley Diamond and Martina Rosenberg, UConn Center for Teaching and Learning (CETL).
JUNE 20, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) La Región de América Latina y el Caribe de ISA (ISA-LAC) les invita al panel virtual, Estudiando la Política Exterior en América Latina. El panel busca discutir el estado del arte del análisis de la política exterior en América Latina, con foco en Argentina, Brasil, Colombia y México. Con base en investigaciones recientes de los expositores, el panel debatirá las tendencias actuales y las vías para futuras investigaciones en el análisis de la política exterior en la región. Las presentaciones serán en español y portugués, las preguntas y respuestas podrán ser realizadas en español, portugués e inglés.
This panel, organized by ISA's Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Region, seeks to discuss the state of the art on foreign policy analysis in Latin America, with a focus on Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. Based on recent research by the panelists, the panel will debate current trends and avenues for future research in foreign policy analysis in the region. Panelist presentations will be in Spanish and Portuguese, followed by a Q&A in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
PANELISTS: Feliciano de Sá Guimarães, Felipe Ester, Federico Merke, María Gisela Pereyra Doval, Jorge Schiavon, and Marina Catalina Monroy Hernandez. CHAIR: Cintia Quiliconi.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 16, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel.) This was a webinar on the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program’s 400+ awards for research and teaching in over 130 countries. It covered the application process and examined awards specifically of interest to international studies scholars such as the NATO Security Studies Award (Belgium), the Fulbright-Diplomatic Academy Visiting Professor of International Studies (Austria), the Seeking Solutions for Global Challenges Award (Finland), the Fulbright Professional Scholarship in Australian-American Alliance Studies (Australia), the Peace Studies – Teaching (Korea), and many more!
PRESENTER: Julie Taylor, Director of Academic Relations, Fulbright.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
JUNE 7, 2022. (Watch the recording on the FIU Green School YouTube channel!) On May 2nd, Politico published a draft of a Supreme Court majority opinion that would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, which protected the constitutional right to abortion. The document's authenticity was later confirmed by the Court, corroborating a stunning breach in the confidentiality of its opinions. Join the conversation as our panel of experts sheds light on the manifold consequences of a decision that, if made final, would transform the meaning and content of women's reproductive rights in the United States.
PANELISTS: Rebeca C. Martinez, Alexandra Cornelius, and Amarillys Garcia Perez. MODERATOR: Jessy Abouarab.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 17, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) Between 2010 and 2020, population growth in the United States reached one of its lowest points in history. Higher education has already begun feeling these effects through undergraduate enrollment. These developments pose questions about the consequences for academic disciplines, so ISA has invited several panelists to a roundtable for discussing the implications of demographic change for International Studies.
PANELISTS: Nizar Messari, Jessica Lillian De Alba-Ulloa, and Jeremy Youde. CHAIR: Gigi Gokcek.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MAY 3, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) You recently authored a scholarly book or article. Before your work is published, the publisher gives you a contract to sign. How do you understand the legalese and negotiate your contract to safeguard your rights as an author? How can you retain your copyright, preserve your ability to reuse your own work, and avoid putting yourself at legal risk? This webinar will show you how to negotiate author-friendly publication agreements and obtain the best possible deal from your publishers. Scholars, practitioners, and authors at all levels of experience will benefit from this training.
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Rodriguez, MLIS, University of Connecticut.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 25, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) This workshop covered the basics and best practices for managing your research data. We will briefly discuss federal funder requirements for data management and data sharing. Viewers also learn some best practices for workflows, data storage, data access, and preservation, and learn about some data management tools. Data Management ensures that your data is organized, accessible, clearly understood, and preserved for future access, and helps you comply with funder requirements. Organizing and planning your data during the research process helps your research team work more efficiently.
INSTRUCTORS: Jennifer Chaput and Renée Walsh, University of Connecticut.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
APRIL 21, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel!) Google is a powerful search engine that can help you find high-quality resources for papers and projects, whether that be scholarly articles, government reports, statistics, images, etc. However, in this age of misinformation, it is critical to learn how to narrow searches down to find exactly what you’re looking for. This workshop covered using Google Scholar, using Advanced Search and search operators on Google, searching for images, gifs, pdfs, datasets, etc., limiting results to government, educational, or nonprofit websites, and other tips and tricks for harnessing the power of Google.
INSTRUCTOR: Roslyn Grandy, MLIS, MS, University of Connecticut.
The viewer should note that the opinions expressed in this audio/video recording are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent official positions of the International Studies Association (ISA) or its leadership.
MARCH 9th, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel.) The forthcoming documentary The Vertical Border (Mexico, 2022) looks at what happens when forced migrants demand dignity and rights. In this panel, filmmakers, immigration activists and legal service providers joined to discuss the film and consider the impact of U.S. and Mexican deterrence strategies and examine the purposes of borders. PANELISTS: Sonja Wolf, Maxime Pluvinet, Todd Miller, Juan Manuel de la Rosa, and Rebecca Galemba (Moderator).
MARCH 4th, 2022. (Watch the recording on ISA's YouTube channel.) To better understand the intricate and personal conflict involved in the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine, ISA invited the following panelists on March 4th, 2022 to reflect on the historical and contemporary discourses essential to understanding the emerging regional dynamics from various perspectives. PANELISTS: James Pearce, Tetyana Dzyadevych, Andrei Korobkov, Anastassiya Mahon, Vendulka Kubalkova, and Sarah Dorr (Chair).
FEBRUARY 24th, 2022. Drawing on the burgeoning literature on the topic, as well as on the direct experience of the instructor, Dr. Adele de Sordi, in authoritarian contexts, this talk offers a synthetic reflection on several aspects of field research. These include ethical dilemmas, methodological challenges, as well as reflections on the practical aspects of planning, particularly during a pandemic. INSTRUCTOR: Adele de Sordi (http://www.authoritarianism-global.uva.nl/fieldwork). Recording forthcoming.
FEBRUARY 3rd, 2022. ISA's new Virtual Engagement Specialist, Mary Hartford, and Director of Professional Development, Dr. Sarah Dorr, invited all sections and caucuses to discuss upcoming and future programming. We shared our new initiatives and learned about what events and trainings would benefit our members. This session was not recorded.
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