Minseon Ku
@minseonku.bsky.social
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Minseon Ku
@minseonku.bsky.social
· Jul 4
The season of Western multilateral summitry (G7, NATO) may be over, but the diplomatic show must go on.
In this @ejir.bsky.social piece, I argue that summitry is a performance producing what I call the "social international," or the intl system of state persons
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
In this @ejir.bsky.social piece, I argue that summitry is a performance producing what I call the "social international," or the intl system of state persons
journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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#FirstView from @risjnl.bsky.social -
Global politics of cultural heritage: Status, authority, and geopolitics - https://cup.org/4qUpTSA
- @elifkalay.bsky.social & @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
Global politics of cultural heritage: Status, authority, and geopolitics - https://cup.org/4qUpTSA
- @elifkalay.bsky.social & @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#FirstView from @risjnl.bsky.social -
Global politics of cultural heritage: Status, authority, and geopolitics - https://cup.org/4qUpTSA
- @elifkalay.bsky.social & @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
Global politics of cultural heritage: Status, authority, and geopolitics - https://cup.org/4qUpTSA
- @elifkalay.bsky.social & @jelenasubotic.bsky.social
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“Since some of my teaching assistants want to give students another chance, I will give a 0 on the midterm exam to any students who fess up. For cheaters who don’t take me up on that offer, I will request a suspension under school regulations.”
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
Yonsei professor threatens to suspend students in mass AI cheating scandal
The case raises important questions about the ethics and regulation of artificial intelligence use on college campuses in Korea
english.hani.co.kr
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
“Since some of my teaching assistants want to give students another chance, I will give a 0 on the midterm exam to any students who fess up. For cheaters who don’t take me up on that offer, I will request a suspension under school regulations.”
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...
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2 years after Dr. Baron's request, I thought about it for a while.
3 additional suggestions:
a) @ashleytrubin.bsky.social 's "Rocking Qualitative Social Science"
b) Jennifer Cyr and @saragoodman.bsky.social 's edited volume "Doing Good Qualitative Research"
(1/2)
3 additional suggestions:
a) @ashleytrubin.bsky.social 's "Rocking Qualitative Social Science"
b) Jennifer Cyr and @saragoodman.bsky.social 's edited volume "Doing Good Qualitative Research"
(1/2)
Hey Polisky since I’m a bit crunched on time I’d thought I’d crowdsource - does any have a favorite book for a research design and qualitative research course? Im wondering if there’s a good book that covers both, and hopefully limit my pouring over 50 books that are maybes
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
2 years after Dr. Baron's request, I thought about it for a while.
3 additional suggestions:
a) @ashleytrubin.bsky.social 's "Rocking Qualitative Social Science"
b) Jennifer Cyr and @saragoodman.bsky.social 's edited volume "Doing Good Qualitative Research"
(1/2)
3 additional suggestions:
a) @ashleytrubin.bsky.social 's "Rocking Qualitative Social Science"
b) Jennifer Cyr and @saragoodman.bsky.social 's edited volume "Doing Good Qualitative Research"
(1/2)
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The release of the #jointfactsheet outlining the outcome of #Korea-#US #tariff #negotiations has been delayed due to adjustments in wording regarding #security issues, according to Korea's presidential office on Friday.
buff.ly/NJc7MXf
buff.ly/NJc7MXf
Korea-U.S. summit fact sheet delayed due to wording about nuclear subs, presidential office says
The release of the joint fact sheet outlining the outcome of Korea-U.S. tariff negotiations has been delayed due to adjustments in wording regarding security issues, according to Korea's presidential…
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November 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The release of the #jointfactsheet outlining the outcome of #Korea-#US #tariff #negotiations has been delayed due to adjustments in wording regarding #security issues, according to Korea's presidential office on Friday.
buff.ly/NJc7MXf
buff.ly/NJc7MXf
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We have just published the call for the Nuffield Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics. These are 3-year fully-funded postdocs that will allow you to focus on your research in a great academic environment. (And with excellent food)
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics - Nuffield College Oxford University
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
We have just published the call for the Nuffield Postdoctoral Prize Research Fellowships in Politics. These are 3-year fully-funded postdocs that will allow you to focus on your research in a great academic environment. (And with excellent food)
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
www.nuffield.ox.ac.uk/the-college/...
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BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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A sandwich, Shroff said, cannot be a weapon hurled with force anywhere near enough to justify federal charges, and a bulletproof vest, she said, “is definitely going to keep you safe from a sandwich thrown at you.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury chews over fate of 'sandwich guy,' who became a D.C. hero after chucking a sub at a federal officer
Defense attorney Sabrina Shroff told the jury that "a footlong from Subway could not and certainly did not inflict bodily harm."
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A sandwich, Shroff said, cannot be a weapon hurled with force anywhere near enough to justify federal charges, and a bulletproof vest, she said, “is definitely going to keep you safe from a sandwich thrown at you.”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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BREAKING EXCLUSIVE MUST CREDIT: Lunch for jurors in the “sandwich guy” trial are a variety of sandwiches, according to a source familiar with lunch.
November 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE MUST CREDIT: Lunch for jurors in the “sandwich guy” trial are a variety of sandwiches, according to a source familiar with lunch.
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Got a great paper on how AI is reshaping public opinion research? Submit it to POQ's special issue on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Survey Research!
Papers are being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis starting now – full details here: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
Papers are being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis starting now – full details here: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
November 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Got a great paper on how AI is reshaping public opinion research? Submit it to POQ's special issue on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Survey Research!
Papers are being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis starting now – full details here: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
Papers are being reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis starting now – full details here: s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/clarivate-sc...
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NIS detects signs of N. Korea's preparations for possible U.S. summit | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...
(LEAD) NIS detects signs of N. Korea's preparations for possible U.S. summit | Yonhap News Agency
(ATTN: ADDS additional info from 4th para, new photo) SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- The stat...
en.yna.co.kr
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 PM
NIS detects signs of N. Korea's preparations for possible U.S. summit | Yonhap News Agency en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2025...
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Japan Conveys Wish to Hold Summit with N. Korea: Takaichi | Nippon.com www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2...
nippon.com | 日本情報多言語発信サイト
「nippon.com（ニッポンドットコム）」は海外の方にもっと日本を知ってもらうためのウェブサイト。等身大の日本を7つの言語でお届けします。
Nippon.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Japan Conveys Wish to Hold Summit with N. Korea: Takaichi | Nippon.com www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2...
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I’m very excited that years of work with Dorry Noyes (@mershoncenter.bsky.social) and a fantastic group of friends and colleagues finally resulted in this, I think, rather beautiful object. The Global Politics of Exemplarity! @normativeorders.bsky.social @prif.org @brisunipress.bsky.social 1/4
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I’m very excited that years of work with Dorry Noyes (@mershoncenter.bsky.social) and a fantastic group of friends and colleagues finally resulted in this, I think, rather beautiful object. The Global Politics of Exemplarity! @normativeorders.bsky.social @prif.org @brisunipress.bsky.social 1/4
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Come celebrate the publication of @giuspapa.bsky.social 's book Abiding Influence: Presidents, Nationalist Beliefs, and US Policy in the Asia Pacific, 1898–1972 on November 21st, 17:00. The event is free to attend, and it will be followed by a drinks reception.
Hosted by @warstudieskcl.bsky.social
Hosted by @warstudieskcl.bsky.social
Book Launch: Abiding Influence: Presidents, Nationalist Beliefs, and U.S. Policy in the Asia Pacific, 1898-1972 | King's College London
Dr Giuseppe Paparella’s first monograph, published with Stanford University Press for their Studies in Asian Security series, examines key moments between 1898 and 1972 to show how four very different...
www.kcl.ac.uk
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Come celebrate the publication of @giuspapa.bsky.social 's book Abiding Influence: Presidents, Nationalist Beliefs, and US Policy in the Asia Pacific, 1898–1972 on November 21st, 17:00. The event is free to attend, and it will be followed by a drinks reception.
Hosted by @warstudieskcl.bsky.social
Hosted by @warstudieskcl.bsky.social
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The preparation for the special dinner for U.S. President Donald Trump and #APEC leaders in Gyeongju was overseen by famed Korean American chef Edward Lee, a finalist on Netflix's hit cooking competition program, "Culinary Class Wars." buff.ly/1PkNPq1
A dash of gold, a taste of peace: All the food that flavored the Korea-U.S. summit in Gyeongju
The Korea JoongAng Daily looks at the dishes offered over the lunch and dinner events in Gyeongju as U.S. President Donald Trump made a state visit to Korea on the margins of APEC.
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The preparation for the special dinner for U.S. President Donald Trump and #APEC leaders in Gyeongju was overseen by famed Korean American chef Edward Lee, a finalist on Netflix's hit cooking competition program, "Culinary Class Wars." buff.ly/1PkNPq1
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Remember - our Early Career Small Research Grants are open now! 🎉
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Receive up to £3,000 to cover the cost of research expenses! 💵
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October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Remember - our Early Career Small Research Grants are open now! 🎉
"The Grant has helped me lay the groundwork for future impact." Alex Gilder
Receive up to £3,000 to cover the cost of research expenses! 💵
Eligibility requirements 👉 https://www.bisa.ac.uk/members/funding
Anna Katila Nisan Alıcı
"The Grant has helped me lay the groundwork for future impact." Alex Gilder
Receive up to £3,000 to cover the cost of research expenses! 💵
Eligibility requirements 👉 https://www.bisa.ac.uk/members/funding
Anna Katila Nisan Alıcı
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[속보] 트럼프 "내년 4월에 중국 방문…그후 시진핑 美 방문"
[속보] 트럼프 "내년 4월에 중국 방문…그후 시진핑 美 방문"
n.news.naver.com
October 30, 2025 at 4:52 AM
[속보] 트럼프 "내년 4월에 중국 방문…그후 시진핑 美 방문"
Ngl I used to enjoy 함박스테이크 or 동그랑땡 with ketchup as a kid and I still do 😭
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Ngl I used to enjoy 함박스테이크 or 동그랑땡 with ketchup as a kid and I still do 😭
Looks like Seoul managed to pull off a favorable trade negotiation with the US: annual cash investment capped at $20b for 10 years, automobile tariffs reduced to 15%, and continued protection for its rice and beef markets along with tariff rate for semiconductors comparable to that for Taiwan.
October 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Looks like Seoul managed to pull off a favorable trade negotiation with the US: annual cash investment capped at $20b for 10 years, automobile tariffs reduced to 15%, and continued protection for its rice and beef markets along with tariff rate for semiconductors comparable to that for Taiwan.
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BREAKING: Trump said a trade deal had been struck with South Korea, in remarks that sent the won up against the dollar, as a compact promises to dispel uncertainty for the trade-reliant economy reut.rs/48TMSGY
October 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
BREAKING: Trump said a trade deal had been struck with South Korea, in remarks that sent the won up against the dollar, as a compact promises to dispel uncertainty for the trade-reliant economy reut.rs/48TMSGY
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Korea, U.S. finalize bilateral trade deal, agree on $350-billion investment details koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10...
Korea, U.S. finalize bilateral trade deal, agree on $350-billion investment details
Seoul and Washington agreed upon the details of a bilateral trade deal that was at an impasse for weeks as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held their second bilate...
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com
October 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Korea, U.S. finalize bilateral trade deal, agree on $350-billion investment details koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10...
Tariff negotiations, and then there’s domestic politics warranting this
South Korea to award Trump its highest medal, gift him a golden crown reut.rs/4hxKWpL
South Korea to award Trump its highest medal, gift him a golden crown
South Korea will welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday with a replica gold crown and award him with the "Grand Order of Mugunghwa", the country's highest decoration, the presidential office said.
reut.rs
October 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Tariff negotiations, and then there’s domestic politics warranting this
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South Korea's President Lee warns protectionism and nationalism are rising reut.rs/434Dc8K
South Korea's President Lee warns protectionism and nationalism are rising
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that the global economy was facing a crisis of rising protectionism and nationalism.
reut.rs
October 29, 2025 at 1:50 AM
South Korea's President Lee warns protectionism and nationalism are rising reut.rs/434Dc8K
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New survey data from @global-affairs.bsky.social: a majority of Americans (53%) now say the United States should undertake friendly cooperation and engagement with China, up from 40 percent in 2024.
More in the full report: brnw.ch/21wX0bJ
More in the full report: brnw.ch/21wX0bJ
October 28, 2025 at 6:08 PM
New survey data from @global-affairs.bsky.social: a majority of Americans (53%) now say the United States should undertake friendly cooperation and engagement with China, up from 40 percent in 2024.
More in the full report: brnw.ch/21wX0bJ
More in the full report: brnw.ch/21wX0bJ
What a simplified world this movie represents - a world in which the US has no security allies and partners that would have alerted about a launch and the WH skips consulting with allies in Indo-Pacific and Europe before retaliating. Oh wait, so it is a likely scenario given how things are going. 🥴
ICYMI: ‘A House of Dynamite’: Noah Oppenheim On Real-Time Nuclear Horror, Collaborating With Kathryn Bigelow, His ‘Jack Ryan’ Film & More [The Discourse Podcast]
‘A House of Dynamite’: Noah Oppenheim On Real-Time Nuclear Horror, Collaborating With Kathryn Bigelow, His ‘Jack Ryan’ Film & More [The Discourse Podcast]
What would you do with 18 minutes left before the end of the world? That question ignites “A House of Dynamite,” a pulse-pounding new thriller from director Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Noah Oppenheim that dramatizes the unthinkable: the countdown between nuclear launch and annihilation. Told in real time, the film locks viewers inside the corridors of power as a U.S. president, military advisors, and intelligence officials face the impossible decision to retaliate or die trying.
Continue reading ‘A House of Dynamite’: Noah Oppenheim On Real-Time Nuclear Horror, Collaborating With Kathryn Bigelow, His ‘Jack Ryan’ Film & More [The Discourse Podcast] at The Playlist.
dlvr.it
October 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What a simplified world this movie represents - a world in which the US has no security allies and partners that would have alerted about a launch and the WH skips consulting with allies in Indo-Pacific and Europe before retaliating. Oh wait, so it is a likely scenario given how things are going. 🥴