Stefanie Walter

@stefwalter.bsky.social

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International relations and IPE prof at the University of Zurich and Co-Director of the UZH Crisis Competence Center. Research on globalization backlash, IPE, international (non-)cooperation, and IOs.

Optimist expecting the worst. .. more

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Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 5d

Was mich am meisten gefreut hat kommt ganz zum Schluss: ich wurde auf Anregung einer meiner Studierenden eingeladen. 🙏

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 5d

Warum kooperieren Staaten miteinander, was braucht es dafür und mit welchen Herausforderungen stehen Staaten gegenüber wenn sie mit Nicht-Kooperation konfrontiert sind?

Habe diese Diskussion mit Marlen Oehler vom @nzz.ch Podcast #Geopolitik sehr genossen.

Macht vor Recht: Ist es vorbei mit der globalen Kooperation?

Internationale Organisationen wie die UNO, die NATO oder die WTO wurden nach 1945 geschaffen, um Frieden, Stabilität und die globale Zusammenarbeit zu sichern. Doch heute stehen sie massiv unter Druck...

nzz-geopolitik-podcast.podigee.io

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 5d

Macht vor Recht: Ist es vorbei mit der globalen Kooperation?

nzz-geopolitik-podcast.podigee.io

Reposted by John R. Hutchinson, Stefanie Walter, Edgar Morgenroth , and 2 more John R. Hutchinson, Stefanie Walter, Edgar Morgenroth, Damian Trilling, Vaughan S. Roberts

Jacob Öberg @profjacob.bsky.social · 5d

🚨🚨Given current situation and with the sharply deteriorating situation in #trumpland, I think it is unwise, imprudent and just a very bad idea for the EU to go ahead with plans to grant #US border authorities unprecedented access to Europeans’ data. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...

EU plan to share data with US border force sparks surveillance fears

Washington is demanding access to sensitive data as ICE heightens fears in Europe.

www.politico.eu

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 7d

The dilemmas for the UK created by a rupturing world - good read, applies equally to Switzerland.

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 16d

It’s different this time.

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 16d

Hegemonic decline is not an overnight affair, I guess.

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 16d

It’s not like nothing is happening. And pension funds are discussing how to diversify away from the dollar. It won‘t happen over night, but the sense that treasuries are a safe asset is being seriously questioned.

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 17d

☑️ Dismantle rule of law and (though who knows if markets care) democracy if you’d like a catalyzer.

(Also, where have all the optimists gone? 🫣)

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 21d

UEFA could host a special Euro-Cup instead...

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 21d

Good timing for this @kiel.institute study on who is actually paying for Trump's tariffs (short answer: not the exporters):

Reposted by Stefanie Walter

Finbarr Bermingham @fbermingham.bsky.social · 21d

MOST INTERESTING

*German business lobby* says retaliatory tariffs, ACI + cancelling Turnberry "plausible"

From BDI: "It is understandable EP is now postponing vote on US trade agreement. We also consider considerations re retaliatory tariffs or the use of ACI to be plausible at this stage"

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 22d

The world is crazy today, so I am glad that at least we found the sun.

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 22d

This is the key point.

Max Bergmann @maxbergmann.bsky.social · 22d

What European leaders have been most nervous about is the US pulling back on NATO or Ukraine… but how can Europe trust the US will come to its defense if its trying to seize territory from a NATO country. They can’t. So why cave to keep a security commitment that is not real. 6/

Reposted by Stefanie Walter, Ben Tonra, Will Lowe

Max Bergmann @maxbergmann.bsky.social · 22d

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 23d

The accommodation dilemma in action.

Jeremy Cliffe @jeremycliffe.bsky.social · 23d

[6/6] Many of these would carry costs for Europe (to varying degrees explored in the paper). But showing its willingness to use its cards is Europe's best hope of deterring Trump. The impression of helplessness seems only to encourage him - and store up a yet-bigger showdown for the future.

Reposted by Stefanie Walter, Greg Linden

Jeremy Cliffe @jeremycliffe.bsky.social · 23d

Reposted by Catherine E. De Vries

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · 25d

Great way to kick off this year‘s #SPSA conference in Zurich: a keynote by the great @catherinedevries.bsky.social.

Thanks also to @jbslapin.bsky.social for running the conference and the fantastic @ipz.bsky.social admin team for an excellent organization.

Reposted by Joanna Bryson, Ruth Dassonneville, Stefanie Walter

Roman Senninger @rsenninger.bsky.social · 25d

We’re organizing a workshop at Aarhus University. Please share and consider submitting!

🗓️ 13–14 April 2026 | 📝 Deadline: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 (extended abstract) — junior scholars prioritized

🎤 Keynotes: @stefwalter.bsky.social (Univ. of Zurich) & @hhuang.bsky.social (Ohio State)

Reposted by Axel Dreher, Stefanie Walter, Jonas Tallberg , and 1 more Axel Dreher, Stefanie Walter, Jonas Tallberg, Robert Wolfe

Lisa Dellmuth @lisadellmuth.bsky.social · Jan 5

New Special Issue in @the-peio.bsky.social: Public Opinion and International Organizations. In the SI intro, we map the field, place the SI papers & identify ways forward: rdcu.be/eXt2R with @jonastallberg.bsky.social, 🙏 @adreher.bsky.social, reviewers & SI authors #Polisky #InternationalRelations

Reposted by Lawrence Freedman, Guntram B. Wolff, Christian Odendahl , and 4 more Lawrence Freedman, Guntram B. Wolff, Christian Odendahl, Steve Peers, Stefanie Walter, Iikka Korhonen, Cullen S. Hendrix

Nicolas Veron @veron.bsky.social · Dec 19

A few quick thoughts about this morning's decision. Don't believe the spin from various Russians & others: it's a big deal. The EU has now unambiguously demonstrated that it is able and willing to provide the external financial support Ukraine needs, for as long and as much as it takes. (1/N)

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Dec 10

Congratulations, Lisa!!!

Reposted by Michael E. Mann, Joanna Bryson, David Lazer , and 34 more Michael E. Mann, Joanna Bryson, David Lazer, Will Jennings, Brendan Nyhan, Euan G. Ritchie, John R. Hutchinson, Scott L. Greer, Steve Peers, Jonathan Wolff, Stefanie Walter, Leigh Sparks, Martin Tomko, Nancy T. Ammerman, David R. Miller, Holger Hestermeyer, Scott A. Imberman, James Goodwin, Seán Hanley, Dana R. Fisher, Anders Sundnes Løvlie, Nora V. Demleitner, David Murakami Wood, Ann Bartow, Kai Gehring, Andrew Rudalevige, Richard M. Carpiano, Steven A. Bank, Simon Lester, Tim Stephens, Ben Kaden, Daxton R. Stewart, Pádua Fernandes, Gwénola Ricordeau, Michael Gentile, Peter Bergman, David Darmofal

Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · Dec 10

This is INSANE www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t...

and these are our closest allies!

Travelers visiting the United States from countries like Britain, France, Germany and South Korea could soon have to undergo a review of up to five years of their social media history, according to a proposal filed on Tuesday by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The change would affect visitors eligible for the visa waiver program, which allows people from 42 countries to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without a visa as long as they first obtain electronic travel authorization.

In a document filed on Tuesday in the Federal Register, C.B.P. said it plans to ask applicants for a long list of personal data including social media, email addresses from the last decade, and the names, birth dates, places of residence and birthplaces of parents, spouses, siblings and children.

Under the current system, applicants from visa waiver countries must enroll in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization program. They pay $40 and submit an email address, home address, phone number and emergency contact information. The authorization is good for two years.

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Dec 6

Good summary of what I found a really scary read.

Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · Dec 5

1/Quick thoughts of implications of US National Security Strategy for Europe -- weaponized interdependence meets nationalist international. The US will use its tools (economic, technology, and financial dominance) to press for far right agenda.
www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/u...

www.whitehouse.gov

Reposted by Stefanie Walter, Jussi T. Eronen, Robert Wolfe , and 4 more Stefanie Walter, Jussi T. Eronen, Robert Wolfe, Paul Nightingale, Federica Genovese, Jen Nelles, Simon Lester

Abe Newman @abenewman.bsky.social · Dec 5

www.whitehouse.gov

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 29

www.wsj.com/world/russia...

Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine

The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.

www.wsj.com

Reposted by Diane Coyle, Simon Hix, Elizabeth Saunders , and 23 more Diane Coyle, Simon Hix, Elizabeth Saunders, Stephen P. Jenkins, Steven Van de Walle, Samuel L. Perry, Stefanie Walter, Alexander Wuttke, Justin H. Kirkland, Robert Huber, Jason Reifler, Benjamin Braun, Valerie Mueller, Ingo Rohlfing, Robert C. Richards, Christian Breunig, Tom van der Meer, Thomas M. Meyer, Nazita Lajevardi, Federica Genovese, Tom Louwerse, Cullen S. Hendrix, Alexandra Cirone, Nicolai von Ondarza, Francesco Nicoli, Roman Senninger

Sara Hobolt @sarahobolt.bsky.social · Nov 25

🚨 LSE Assistant Professor in Political Science 🚨

We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social

Any questions, please reach out to me

📣 Please share! 📣

jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...

Reposted by Stefanie Walter

Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · Nov 22

Absolutely. This episode by @goodauth.bsky.social is also great for teaching one of the pieces: podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/g...

The New Neo-Royalist World Order

Puntata podcast · Good Authority · 20/11/2025 · 34 min

podcasts.apple.com

Reposted by Stefan Müller

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 22

Very excited about this @iojournal.bsky.social special issue on the future of global governance and world order – many (short) thoughtful pieces, perfect for teaching!

www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 19

Wie ist der "Zoll-Deal" zwischen Schweiz und USA zu bewerten?

Die kontroverse Diskussion gestern mit Thomas Borer, Franz Grüter und @matteameyer.bsky.social, geleitet von Barbara Lüthi hat Spass gemacht.

Zoll-Deal mit Trump – Triumph oder Kniefall? - Club - Play SRF

Die Schweiz und die USA haben einen Zoll-Deal, die Wirtschaft atmet vorerst auf. Doch noch ist nichts unterschrieben. Wie ist der Deal zustande gekommen? Wie hoch ist der Preis, den die Schweiz wirkli...

www.srf.ch

Stefanie Walter @stefwalter.bsky.social · Nov 12

I have never understood the embrace of „Gold Open Access“ as a great strategy forward, rather than pushing journals to accepts Green OA as the norm.

Benjamin Braun @benbraun.bsky.social · Nov 12

The central argument in this excellent paper & thread is that the open-access turn has neglected profit; indeed, it turbo-charged publishers’ margins. As political economists who know a thing or two about profit and power we should speak up a lot more. As it says below: What we’re doing is crazy.

Mark A. Hanson @hansonmark.bsky.social · Nov 11

We wrote the Strain on scientific publishing to highlight the problems of time & trust. With a fantastic group of co-authors, we present The Drain of Scientific Publishing:

a 🧵 1/n

Drain: arxiv.org/abs/2511.04820
Strain: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...
Oligopoly: direct.mit.edu/qss/article/...

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