Jack Dean
@jackddean.bsky.social
UCL SSEES PhD Candidate | Political Sociologist researching CEE- Populism, Health, Extremes | Views are my own.
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We are pleased to invite you to this #PROLang roundtable event, which will examine the results of Romanian Presidential election, their causes and the consequences for politics and society in Romania and the Romanian diasporas.
🗓️ 25 November at 5pm
📍 UCL SSEES
➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
🗓️ 25 November at 5pm
📍 UCL SSEES
➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
October 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
We are pleased to invite you to this #PROLang roundtable event, which will examine the results of Romanian Presidential election, their causes and the consequences for politics and society in Romania and the Romanian diasporas.
🗓️ 25 November at 5pm
📍 UCL SSEES
➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
🗓️ 25 November at 5pm
📍 UCL SSEES
➡️ www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanit...
This is going to be an interesting challenge for NHS workforce in a few years - with difficulties in specialist training places as it is, how will it handle a growing cohort that are studying abroad and likely looking to return?
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:24 PM
This is going to be an interesting challenge for NHS workforce in a few years - with difficulties in specialist training places as it is, how will it handle a growing cohort that are studying abroad and likely looking to return?
SOS Senator Ninel Peia to USR Senator Ruxandra Deaconu: "I have the impression that when your mother was pregnant with you she took too much paracetamol"
Perhaps it's time to change the old adage to reflect recent political trends: "When America sneezes, Romania catches a cold".
Perhaps it's time to change the old adage to reflect recent political trends: "When America sneezes, Romania catches a cold".
October 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
SOS Senator Ninel Peia to USR Senator Ruxandra Deaconu: "I have the impression that when your mother was pregnant with you she took too much paracetamol"
Perhaps it's time to change the old adage to reflect recent political trends: "When America sneezes, Romania catches a cold".
Perhaps it's time to change the old adage to reflect recent political trends: "When America sneezes, Romania catches a cold".
Great reminder, as ever, that political positions and names aren't always as they first appear.
September 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Great reminder, as ever, that political positions and names aren't always as they first appear.
Diaspora falling very, very heavily for PAS currently, and over 50% in Chișinău. Overall, looks like a strong night for PAS, with it now seeming as though they have secured a majority.
September 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Diaspora falling very, very heavily for PAS currently, and over 50% in Chișinău. Overall, looks like a strong night for PAS, with it now seeming as though they have secured a majority.
Luke's thoughts here are well worth a read. There's an underlying theme and thought: after years trying to bring UKIP, then Reform into the mainstream, why is Farage now seemingly so focused on courting the online right?
🧵Something odd in the strategic choices Reform has made in past few weeks after by any measure a very successful summer. Take this comment, it's just so out of line with British public opinion. Politically damaging for 2 key reasons 1. Brits trust science 2. They don't like Trump
Farage asked on @lbc.co.uk whether he agreed with on the unproven link between paracetamol and autism
“I have no idea... We were told thalidomide was a v safe drug and it isn’t. who knows. I don’t know, you don’t know…when it comes to science I don’t side with anybody. It’s never settled.”
“I have no idea... We were told thalidomide was a v safe drug and it isn’t. who knows. I don’t know, you don’t know…when it comes to science I don’t side with anybody. It’s never settled.”
September 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Luke's thoughts here are well worth a read. There's an underlying theme and thought: after years trying to bring UKIP, then Reform into the mainstream, why is Farage now seemingly so focused on courting the online right?
Can you put a price on friendship? We may soon find out, given Russian activity in Eastern Europe has begun hitting China's trade with the European continent.
Poland to China: So, You Want to Play Hybrid War? | "One unexpected victim of Russia’s drone invasions of Poland’s airspace and the Zapad military exercise is China." Jack Daniel Dean
Poland to China: So, You Want to Play Hybrid War?
One unexpected victim of Russia’s drone invasions of Poland’s airspace and the Zapad military exercise is China.
cepa.org
September 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Can you put a price on friendship? We may soon find out, given Russian activity in Eastern Europe has begun hitting China's trade with the European continent.
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An actual quote from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
September 19, 2025 at 10:25 AM
An actual quote from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’
Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'
Elsewhere, AUR's George Simion appeared at the rally in London.
In many respects, this is something unimaginable a decade ago. A Romanian populist actor would have lacked the international name to be invited; a British far-right actor would not have invited those from Eastern Europe.
In many respects, this is something unimaginable a decade ago. A Romanian populist actor would have lacked the international name to be invited; a British far-right actor would not have invited those from Eastern Europe.
September 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Elsewhere, AUR's George Simion appeared at the rally in London.
In many respects, this is something unimaginable a decade ago. A Romanian populist actor would have lacked the international name to be invited; a British far-right actor would not have invited those from Eastern Europe.
In many respects, this is something unimaginable a decade ago. A Romanian populist actor would have lacked the international name to be invited; a British far-right actor would not have invited those from Eastern Europe.
There is a lot to be said about recent events in Romania, and by figures on the far right. They have been incredibly busy, as has the state in response. Inevitably, it will be too long for a single thread, so I am splitting it into two.
First and most notably, Calin Georgescu has been indicted.
First and most notably, Calin Georgescu has been indicted.
September 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There is a lot to be said about recent events in Romania, and by figures on the far right. They have been incredibly busy, as has the state in response. Inevitably, it will be too long for a single thread, so I am splitting it into two.
First and most notably, Calin Georgescu has been indicted.
First and most notably, Calin Georgescu has been indicted.
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The whiff of gunpowder has been in the air around US politics for years.
The level of complacency among European analysts and scholars over growing risks of armed political violence in America is remarkable.
The level of complacency among European analysts and scholars over growing risks of armed political violence in America is remarkable.
September 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The whiff of gunpowder has been in the air around US politics for years.
The level of complacency among European analysts and scholars over growing risks of armed political violence in America is remarkable.
The level of complacency among European analysts and scholars over growing risks of armed political violence in America is remarkable.
Had hoped this would be the end of the charade that is the role of deputy PM. Alas, as ever I am disappointed.
September 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Had hoped this would be the end of the charade that is the role of deputy PM. Alas, as ever I am disappointed.
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Up high, in the mountains of madness.
Former mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Gheorghe Funar (a far-right clown) claims Russian president Putin was born to Romanian parents named Putină. This was just one take in an interview covering 1000 years of "history". Imagine the rest.
Former mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Gheorghe Funar (a far-right clown) claims Russian president Putin was born to Romanian parents named Putină. This was just one take in an interview covering 1000 years of "history". Imagine the rest.
August 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Up high, in the mountains of madness.
Former mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Gheorghe Funar (a far-right clown) claims Russian president Putin was born to Romanian parents named Putină. This was just one take in an interview covering 1000 years of "history". Imagine the rest.
Former mayor of Cluj-Napoca, Gheorghe Funar (a far-right clown) claims Russian president Putin was born to Romanian parents named Putină. This was just one take in an interview covering 1000 years of "history". Imagine the rest.
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How will the Romanian far right (especially AUR and George Simion) interfere in Moldova's elections? A couple of major directions to pay attention to. First, by having allies running directly for seats. An example: the Democracy at Home Party (PDA), run by Simion ally ...
July 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
How will the Romanian far right (especially AUR and George Simion) interfere in Moldova's elections? A couple of major directions to pay attention to. First, by having allies running directly for seats. An example: the Democracy at Home Party (PDA), run by Simion ally ...
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💡 Our colleagues over in Italy are organising a Summer School on Democratic Backsliding & Political Conflict from 27-30 September 2025. There are scholarships available from Widening countries. Application details can be found at: www.eui.eu/apply?id=sum...
Summer School on ‘Democratic backsliding and political conflict
This Summer School is organised by the European Governance and Politics Programme EGPP of the European University Institute at the Robert Schuman Centre for A
www.eui.eu
July 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
💡 Our colleagues over in Italy are organising a Summer School on Democratic Backsliding & Political Conflict from 27-30 September 2025. There are scholarships available from Widening countries. Application details can be found at: www.eui.eu/apply?id=sum...
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Most literature reviews miss the point.
Not because they’re sloppy.
But because they treat the literature like a box to tick.
In my latest Respect the Marble Post, I carve out a 6-step process to writing a meaningful lit review:
catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/most-liter...
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Not because they’re sloppy.
But because they treat the literature like a box to tick.
In my latest Respect the Marble Post, I carve out a 6-step process to writing a meaningful lit review:
catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/most-liter...
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Most Literature Reviews Miss the Point. Don’t Let Yours
Critically Engaging Past Work to Confidently Shape Your Own
catherineeunicedevries.substack.com
June 24, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Most literature reviews miss the point.
Not because they’re sloppy.
But because they treat the literature like a box to tick.
In my latest Respect the Marble Post, I carve out a 6-step process to writing a meaningful lit review:
catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/most-liter...
🧵
Not because they’re sloppy.
But because they treat the literature like a box to tick.
In my latest Respect the Marble Post, I carve out a 6-step process to writing a meaningful lit review:
catherineeunicedevries.substack.com/p/most-liter...
🧵
Had a great time presenting at the first Conference of the @ecpr-ead.bsky.social, surrounded by an array of experts and fascinating panels. Many useful ideas for existing and future papers, and next steps.
The E&D community continues to grow, and I look forward to wherever it takes us in 2027!
The E&D community continues to grow, and I look forward to wherever it takes us in 2027!
June 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Had a great time presenting at the first Conference of the @ecpr-ead.bsky.social, surrounded by an array of experts and fascinating panels. Many useful ideas for existing and future papers, and next steps.
The E&D community continues to grow, and I look forward to wherever it takes us in 2027!
The E&D community continues to grow, and I look forward to wherever it takes us in 2027!
Be sure to check out the Standing Group's first conference where I will be presenting on AUR and SOS' use of irredentist themes, and discussing how they are selective in this regard.
If that doesn't interest you, there are a range of amazing panels on populism and extremism on offer!
If that doesn't interest you, there are a range of amazing panels on populism and extremism on offer!
Join us in London next week for our @ecpr-ead.bsky.social conference. Keynote by @kai-arzheimer.com, roundtable and panels on populism and radicalism. Observer only registration available- with @leoniedejonge.bsky.social @profannikawerner.bsky.social @stijntvankessel.bsky.social @sajuria.com
Conference of the Standing Group on Extremism and Democracy, Queen Mary University of London, 9 – 10 June 2025
European Consortium for Political Research
ecpr.eu
June 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Be sure to check out the Standing Group's first conference where I will be presenting on AUR and SOS' use of irredentist themes, and discussing how they are selective in this regard.
If that doesn't interest you, there are a range of amazing panels on populism and extremism on offer!
If that doesn't interest you, there are a range of amazing panels on populism and extremism on offer!
As I said earlier, Simion and AUR spending the last few years criticising the UDMR and ethnic Hungarians at every opportunity doesn't seem to have proved electorally viable.
With c90% counted, Transylvania has gone overwhelmingly to Dan.
With c90% counted, Transylvania has gone overwhelmingly to Dan.
May 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
As I said earlier, Simion and AUR spending the last few years criticising the UDMR and ethnic Hungarians at every opportunity doesn't seem to have proved electorally viable.
With c90% counted, Transylvania has gone overwhelmingly to Dan.
With c90% counted, Transylvania has gone overwhelmingly to Dan.
To say the least, current votes counted looks good for Dan.
May 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
To say the least, current votes counted looks good for Dan.
Of particular concern are two incidents from this afternoon/evening: the founder of Telegram suggesting he'd been contacted by the French to clamp down on Romanian conservatives; Simion coming out to declare victory already.
May 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Of particular concern are two incidents from this afternoon/evening: the founder of Telegram suggesting he'd been contacted by the French to clamp down on Romanian conservatives; Simion coming out to declare victory already.
Initial thoughts at 7pm.
Exit polls in Romania are showing Dan with a 9% lead on Simion.
This comes with three substantial caveats:
1. Exit Polls do not account for the diaspora.
2. Exit Polls reflect an earlier point in the day.
3. Romania's exit polls are notoriously unreliable.
Exit polls in Romania are showing Dan with a 9% lead on Simion.
This comes with three substantial caveats:
1. Exit Polls do not account for the diaspora.
2. Exit Polls reflect an earlier point in the day.
3. Romania's exit polls are notoriously unreliable.
May 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Initial thoughts at 7pm.
Exit polls in Romania are showing Dan with a 9% lead on Simion.
This comes with three substantial caveats:
1. Exit Polls do not account for the diaspora.
2. Exit Polls reflect an earlier point in the day.
3. Romania's exit polls are notoriously unreliable.
Exit polls in Romania are showing Dan with a 9% lead on Simion.
This comes with three substantial caveats:
1. Exit Polls do not account for the diaspora.
2. Exit Polls reflect an earlier point in the day.
3. Romania's exit polls are notoriously unreliable.
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Some advice on how to keep track of turnout and results, as well as exit polls in the second round of the Romanian presidential election. RO's electoral office is tracking turnout here, with results available by individual polling station (prezenta.roaep.ro/prezidential...) ...
prezenta.roaep.ro
May 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Some advice on how to keep track of turnout and results, as well as exit polls in the second round of the Romanian presidential election. RO's electoral office is tracking turnout here, with results available by individual polling station (prezenta.roaep.ro/prezidential...) ...
Echoing @cjterry.bsky.social's excellent comments thus far to say these turnout figures are remarkably high.
May 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Echoing @cjterry.bsky.social's excellent comments thus far to say these turnout figures are remarkably high.
This angle of analysing support for populist parties is novel and incredibly interesting. Give it a read!
New (first! 🥳) Publication 🚨
High-street retail vacancies, capturing economic decline, are linked to increased support of UK's populist party, UKIP (now Reform).
High-street retail vacancies, capturing economic decline, are linked to increased support of UK's populist party, UKIP (now Reform).
May 6, 2025 at 11:15 PM
This angle of analysing support for populist parties is novel and incredibly interesting. Give it a read!