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First all-Scotland international relations institute.
Hub for collaborative policy-relevant research & home for informed, non-partisan debate on foreign policy.
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Hub for collaborative policy-relevant research & home for informed, non-partisan debate on foreign policy.
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@scga.bsky.social and @stir.ac.uk are delighted to host a roundtable discussion on the state of global #peace and #security at 6pm on February 24th at the University of Stirling
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Noor Al-Naser
Megan Dee Dr Marcin Kaczmarski
Laura Wise
Neville Wylie
@scga.bsky.social and @stir.ac.uk are delighted to host a roundtable discussion on the state of global #peace and #security at 6pm on February 24th at the University of Stirling
scga.scot/2026/01/21/t...
Noor Al-Naser
Megan Dee Dr Marcin Kaczmarski
Laura Wise
Neville Wylie
The State of Global Peace & Security
The Scottish Council on Global Affairs and the University of Stirling are delighted to host a roundtable discussion on the state of global peace and security at 6pm on February 24th at the University ...
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January 22, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Timely...
@scga.bsky.social and @stir.ac.uk are delighted to host a roundtable discussion on the state of global #peace and #security at 6pm on February 24th at the University of Stirling
scga.scot/2026/01/21/t...
Noor Al-Naser
Megan Dee Dr Marcin Kaczmarski
Laura Wise
Neville Wylie
@scga.bsky.social and @stir.ac.uk are delighted to host a roundtable discussion on the state of global #peace and #security at 6pm on February 24th at the University of Stirling
scga.scot/2026/01/21/t...
Noor Al-Naser
Megan Dee Dr Marcin Kaczmarski
Laura Wise
Neville Wylie
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Are you a journalist, media/ communication professional and worried about #mis/disinformation in #Scotland 🏴?
📣Join us in Edinburgh on 13 February 2026 for an interactive workshop.
Get in touch via DM or email to register
Organized by @abdnpolir.bsky.social
Funded by @scga.bsky.social
📣Join us in Edinburgh on 13 February 2026 for an interactive workshop.
Get in touch via DM or email to register
Organized by @abdnpolir.bsky.social
Funded by @scga.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Are you a journalist, media/ communication professional and worried about #mis/disinformation in #Scotland 🏴?
📣Join us in Edinburgh on 13 February 2026 for an interactive workshop.
Get in touch via DM or email to register
Organized by @abdnpolir.bsky.social
Funded by @scga.bsky.social
📣Join us in Edinburgh on 13 February 2026 for an interactive workshop.
Get in touch via DM or email to register
Organized by @abdnpolir.bsky.social
Funded by @scga.bsky.social
Dr Kathryn Nash awarded grant by the Scottish Council on Global Affairs | Edinburgh Law School
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January 21, 2026 at 6:08 PM
@scga.bsky.social has recognised the @uniofstandrews.bsky.social developing new, innovation-led approach to addiction care. The initiative brings together a growing network of collaborators to explore new models of innovation.
businessschoolnews.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2026/01/15/s...
businessschoolnews.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2026/01/15/s...
St Andrews recognised for addiction care innovation – Business School News
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January 16, 2026 at 4:13 PM
@scga.bsky.social has recognised the @uniofstandrews.bsky.social developing new, innovation-led approach to addiction care. The initiative brings together a growing network of collaborators to explore new models of innovation.
businessschoolnews.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2026/01/15/s...
businessschoolnews.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2026/01/15/s...
State of the World (scga.scot/scga-state-o...) roundtable that will look at state of international political economy, focusing on current challenges in global multilateral trade regime, energy transition in global economy, UK’s trade strategy, & consequences for Scotland
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January 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
State of the World (scga.scot/scga-state-o...) roundtable that will look at state of international political economy, focusing on current challenges in global multilateral trade regime, energy transition in global economy, UK’s trade strategy, & consequences for Scotland
scga.scot/2026/01/15/t...
scga.scot/2026/01/15/t...
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Hi all, just sent out this piece. The Venezuela intervention is a real exception in the study of US public opinion and military intervention. It was unpopular before the Maduro seizure and has not improved since. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Does The US Public Have A Different Idea Of What Makes America "Great"?
Public Reaction to the Venezuela intervention Is Surprising
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January 8, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Hi all, just sent out this piece. The Venezuela intervention is a real exception in the study of US public opinion and military intervention. It was unpopular before the Maduro seizure and has not improved since. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Given the recent focus on the High North, Greenland, and maritime and security activity at sea - a reminder of our body of work on the High North and European security and defence.
#Greenland #HighNorth
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#Greenland #HighNorth
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High North and European Security
The High North has garnered increased attention in global affairs, given its importance in geopolitical, economic, environmental, and military domains. Attention to High North security is linked to d...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Given the recent focus on the High North, Greenland, and maritime and security activity at sea - a reminder of our body of work on the High North and European security and defence.
#Greenland #HighNorth
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#Greenland #HighNorth
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Laura Wise co-authors new report on Global Fragmentation and Gender Equality in Peacemaking
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@peacerep.bsky.social
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Laura Wise co-authors new report on Global Fragmentation and Gender Equality in Peacemaking | Edinburgh Law School
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January 8, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Laura Wise co-authors new report on Global Fragmentation and Gender Equality in Peacemaking
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@peacerep.bsky.social
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Germany’s Role in the Defence of Europe
Christian Doktor, Deputy Ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom, and Dr Bernhard Blumenau, Senior Lecturer in International History and Politics at the University of St Andrews. 21.01.26
tinyurl.com/3n6h2pxx
Christian Doktor, Deputy Ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom, and Dr Bernhard Blumenau, Senior Lecturer in International History and Politics at the University of St Andrews. 21.01.26
tinyurl.com/3n6h2pxx
January 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Germany’s Role in the Defence of Europe
Christian Doktor, Deputy Ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom, and Dr Bernhard Blumenau, Senior Lecturer in International History and Politics at the University of St Andrews. 21.01.26
tinyurl.com/3n6h2pxx
Christian Doktor, Deputy Ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom, and Dr Bernhard Blumenau, Senior Lecturer in International History and Politics at the University of St Andrews. 21.01.26
tinyurl.com/3n6h2pxx
Women, Peace and Security in the Age of Fragmentation
LauraWise, Kasia Houghton, and Fiona Campbell discuss an SCGA Insight report following a workshop - with their colleague Salma Yusuf - supported by SCGA and PeaceRep, held at Edinburgh Law School on 02.10.2025
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LauraWise, Kasia Houghton, and Fiona Campbell discuss an SCGA Insight report following a workshop - with their colleague Salma Yusuf - supported by SCGA and PeaceRep, held at Edinburgh Law School on 02.10.2025
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Women, Peace and Security in the Age of Fragmentation
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December 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Women, Peace and Security in the Age of Fragmentation
LauraWise, Kasia Houghton, and Fiona Campbell discuss an SCGA Insight report following a workshop - with their colleague Salma Yusuf - supported by SCGA and PeaceRep, held at Edinburgh Law School on 02.10.2025
open.spotify.com/episode/0BBZ...
LauraWise, Kasia Houghton, and Fiona Campbell discuss an SCGA Insight report following a workshop - with their colleague Salma Yusuf - supported by SCGA and PeaceRep, held at Edinburgh Law School on 02.10.2025
open.spotify.com/episode/0BBZ...
In the latest episode of Spotlight, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social podcast, @jkaarbo.bsky.social SCGA’s executive director and @standrewsir.bsky.social, joins presenters @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and Kezia Dugdale to reflect on a turbulent year in American politics and its global ripple effects 1/3
December 18, 2025 at 12:08 PM
In the latest episode of Spotlight, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social podcast, @jkaarbo.bsky.social SCGA’s executive director and @standrewsir.bsky.social, joins presenters @profnicolamcewen.bsky.social and Kezia Dugdale to reflect on a turbulent year in American politics and its global ripple effects 1/3
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Are you journalist, trade unionist, or educator worried about dis/misinformation in Scotland? Have you been affected by the spread of false information? Get in touch and join four scholars from Aberdeen’s PIR for workshops in collaboration with
@scga.bsky.social. www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-...
@scga.bsky.social. www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-...
Four PIR Scholars Receive SCGA Funding for Workshops on Mis/Disinformation in Scotland
Dr Judith Sijstermans, Dr Philippe Beauregard, Dr Digdem Soyaltin Colella, and Dr Bennett Collins have received funding from the Scottish Council on Global Affairs for a new project on The State of Mi...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Are you journalist, trade unionist, or educator worried about dis/misinformation in Scotland? Have you been affected by the spread of false information? Get in touch and join four scholars from Aberdeen’s PIR for workshops in collaboration with
@scga.bsky.social. www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-...
@scga.bsky.social. www.abdn.ac.uk/socsci/news-...
Misha Glenny to replace Bragg as In Our Time host
We will be listenin in, @mishaglenny.bsky.social
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@jde22ix.bsky.social
We will be listenin in, @mishaglenny.bsky.social
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Misha Glenny to replace Melvyn Bragg as In Our Time host on BBC Radio 4
Bragg stepped down in September after more than 27 years at the helm of the BBC Radio 4 show.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Misha Glenny to replace Bragg as In Our Time host
We will be listenin in, @mishaglenny.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@jde22ix.bsky.social
We will be listenin in, @mishaglenny.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/news/article...
@jde22ix.bsky.social
Successful, thoughtful, challenging and urgent day of serious thinking about #Ukraine, Europe, UK, Scotland & wider world with colleagues at @iwm.at
Changing grammar of modern warfare, globalised war economies, changing political order, & reconstruction, peace, European order & Mark Malloch Brown.
Changing grammar of modern warfare, globalised war economies, changing political order, & reconstruction, peace, European order & Mark Malloch Brown.
November 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🆕Seasonal agricultural workers: co-creating resources to enhance rights’ awareness. Report on an event funded by an SCGA engagement award. @workersupportc.bsky.social scga.scot/2025/11/21/s...
November 21, 2025 at 11:21 AM
🆕Seasonal agricultural workers: co-creating resources to enhance rights’ awareness. Report on an event funded by an SCGA engagement award. @workersupportc.bsky.social scga.scot/2025/11/21/s...
Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe: winner of #EmpowerEUawards for Inspiring European Connections.
A civil society coalition ensuring citizens’ voices are heard in EU-UK relations.
Members include @uofglasgow.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
@scga.bsky.social
A civil society coalition ensuring citizens’ voices are heard in EU-UK relations.
Members include @uofglasgow.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
@scga.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Scottish Advisory Forum on Europe: winner of #EmpowerEUawards for Inspiring European Connections.
A civil society coalition ensuring citizens’ voices are heard in EU-UK relations.
Members include @uofglasgow.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
@scga.bsky.social
A civil society coalition ensuring citizens’ voices are heard in EU-UK relations.
Members include @uofglasgow.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social
@scga.bsky.social
On the 80th anniversary of the #Nuremberg Trials, our podcast on the Genocide Convention that the trials preceded looks back the origins, definitions and progress since.
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Podcast: Never again? The Genocide Convention at 75
The Genocide Convention at 75 - in discussion with Professor Christian Tams of Glasgow University
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November 19, 2025 at 10:53 PM
On the 80th anniversary of the #Nuremberg Trials, our podcast on the Genocide Convention that the trials preceded looks back the origins, definitions and progress since.
scga.scot/2023/12/12/g...
scga.scot/2023/12/12/g...
Fue un placer estar presente en Murrayfield Stadium to mark Argentine-Scottish relations - the soft power of sport, diaspora, cultural links and trade; with @angusrobertson.bsky.social MSP, HE Mariana Plaza from Embassy of Argentina in the UK and Scottish Rugby
comunidadsanandres.org
comunidadsanandres.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Fue un placer estar presente en Murrayfield Stadium to mark Argentine-Scottish relations - the soft power of sport, diaspora, cultural links and trade; with @angusrobertson.bsky.social MSP, HE Mariana Plaza from Embassy of Argentina in the UK and Scottish Rugby
comunidadsanandres.org
comunidadsanandres.org
November 15, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Fue un placer estar presente en Murrayfield Stadium to mark Argentine-Scottish relations - the soft power of sport, diaspora, cultural links and trade; with @angusrobertson.bsky.social MSP, HE Mariana Plaza from Embassy of Argentina in the UK and Scottish Rugby
comunidadsanandres.org
comunidadsanandres.org
Closes at midnight on Saturday - not too late yet... ⏰
🌍 Call for Proposals 2025–26 🌍The Scottish Council on Global Affairs (SCGA) invites Scotland-based researchers to take part in our new project: The State of the World. With the upcoming Scottish elections on the horizon, this initiative will take stock of global challenges shaping Scotland today.
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Closes at midnight on Saturday - not too late yet... ⏰
How is #defence research in the UK structured and coordinated? What are the barriers to effective innovation and how can they be addressed?
POST, @ukparliament.parliament.uk is calling for researchers with expertise to share their research and knowledge.
post.parliament.uk/approved-wor...
POST, @ukparliament.parliament.uk is calling for researchers with expertise to share their research and knowledge.
post.parliament.uk/approved-wor...
Approved work: Research and development (R&D) for UK Defence
How is defence research in the UK structured and coordinated? What are the barriers to effective innovation and how can they be addressed?
post.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:38 PM
How is #defence research in the UK structured and coordinated? What are the barriers to effective innovation and how can they be addressed?
POST, @ukparliament.parliament.uk is calling for researchers with expertise to share their research and knowledge.
post.parliament.uk/approved-wor...
POST, @ukparliament.parliament.uk is calling for researchers with expertise to share their research and knowledge.
post.parliament.uk/approved-wor...
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee of @houseofcommons.parliament.uk has launched a call for evidence in a new inquiry on UK climate policy and finance.
You can submit evidence until Wednesday 7 January 2026.
#COP30 #ClimatePolicy
committees.parliament.uk/work/9401/in...?
You can submit evidence until Wednesday 7 January 2026.
#COP30 #ClimatePolicy
committees.parliament.uk/work/9401/in...?
International climate policy - Committees - UK Parliament
Ahead of COP 30, where host country Brazil’s Presidency has set a strategic goal to transition from “negotiation to implementation”, the Committee is launching a cal...
committees.parliament.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee of @houseofcommons.parliament.uk has launched a call for evidence in a new inquiry on UK climate policy and finance.
You can submit evidence until Wednesday 7 January 2026.
#COP30 #ClimatePolicy
committees.parliament.uk/work/9401/in...?
You can submit evidence until Wednesday 7 January 2026.
#COP30 #ClimatePolicy
committees.parliament.uk/work/9401/in...?
Launch of new CEASEFIRE! peace game, developed at @uofglasgow.bsky.social (PI Rebecca Sutton) in collaboration with @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social, Education Evolved, the Floating Designer, ceasefire negotiation experts, & youth peacebuilders in Scotland.
Online:
uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/8949734951...
Online:
uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/8949734951...
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Launch of new CEASEFIRE! peace game, developed at @uofglasgow.bsky.social (PI Rebecca Sutton) in collaboration with @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social, Education Evolved, the Floating Designer, ceasefire negotiation experts, & youth peacebuilders in Scotland.
Online:
uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/8949734951...
Online:
uofglasgow.zoom.us/j/8949734951...