Dr. Beth Mendenhall
@dr-mendenhall.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Marine Affairs | UNCLOS scholar | Rhodes Academy Alum | former college debater
Summer PhD defenses are my favorite. “The Seaport Resilience Gap” by Rosemarie Fusco
May 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Summer PhD defenses are my favorite. “The Seaport Resilience Gap” by Rosemarie Fusco
I've got a new chapter in A Research Agenda for Sustainable Ocean Governance, eds. Alger and Sumaila. It finally gave me the opportunity to collect some observations about contemporary #UNCLOS research.
April 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I've got a new chapter in A Research Agenda for Sustainable Ocean Governance, eds. Alger and Sumaila. It finally gave me the opportunity to collect some observations about contemporary #UNCLOS research.
ok but are we sure the whole “tariffs on an uninhabited island” thing isn’t a purposeful distraction? I think Trumpworld knows stuff like that triggers self-satisfied “look how dumb they are!” reactions.
April 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
ok but are we sure the whole “tariffs on an uninhabited island” thing isn’t a purposeful distraction? I think Trumpworld knows stuff like that triggers self-satisfied “look how dumb they are!” reactions.
the Dutch make (sell) a more anatomically correct squid than Americans do
March 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
the Dutch make (sell) a more anatomically correct squid than Americans do
am I a “lucky girl” for being invited to give a talk in China, or an “accomplished woman”? somebody please tell my boyfriend’s mom
March 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
am I a “lucky girl” for being invited to give a talk in China, or an “accomplished woman”? somebody please tell my boyfriend’s mom
wish I could cancel my Washington Post subscription a second time
SCOOP: WaPo Opinion editor David Shipley is out. Jeff Bezos emails staff about a change to Post Opinions: "We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets."
February 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
wish I could cancel my Washington Post subscription a second time
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It’s me, moonlighting on another podcast (podlighting?) talking about my favourite case: the Mauritius/UK dispute over the Chagos archipelago.
Decolonisation, the Cold War, US airbases - it’s got it all!
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Decolonisation, the Cold War, US airbases - it’s got it all!
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Exile & Empire in Paradise: The UK's Chagos scandal
Podcast Episode · Case In Point · 18/02/2025 · 49m
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February 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
It’s me, moonlighting on another podcast (podlighting?) talking about my favourite case: the Mauritius/UK dispute over the Chagos archipelago.
Decolonisation, the Cold War, US airbases - it’s got it all!
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
Decolonisation, the Cold War, US airbases - it’s got it all!
podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/c...
@jamellebouie.net who or what are your best follow recommendations on this platform, esp. for political news and analysis? would love to know
February 22, 2025 at 2:44 AM
@jamellebouie.net who or what are your best follow recommendations on this platform, esp. for political news and analysis? would love to know
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Friends, SevenSeas media has lost funding and is in danger of shutting down. They've been an invaluable resource for me and dozens of my students. If you have used their marine biology career resources, please consider signing this open letter in support. 🧪🦑🌎🐟
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An Open Letter in Support of SEVENSEAS Media — SEVENSEAS Media
Add your name to this list. Click here. For the last decade, SEVENSEAS Media has been an indispensable force in ocean conservation, serving as a hub for knowledge, networking, and ...
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February 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Friends, SevenSeas media has lost funding and is in danger of shutting down. They've been an invaluable resource for me and dozens of my students. If you have used their marine biology career resources, please consider signing this open letter in support. 🧪🦑🌎🐟
sevenseasmedia.org/an-open-lett...
sevenseasmedia.org/an-open-lett...
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Larry Diamond is arguably the world’s foremost expert on democracy and one of the most well-respected members of the Stanford faculty.
Larry is not prone to hysterics; here he brings a sober (and damning) analysis of the state of American democracy.
www.persuasion.community/p/the-crisis...
Larry is not prone to hysterics; here he brings a sober (and damning) analysis of the state of American democracy.
www.persuasion.community/p/the-crisis...
The Crisis of Democracy Is Here
And it’s going to get a lot worse.
www.persuasion.community
February 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Larry Diamond is arguably the world’s foremost expert on democracy and one of the most well-respected members of the Stanford faculty.
Larry is not prone to hysterics; here he brings a sober (and damning) analysis of the state of American democracy.
www.persuasion.community/p/the-crisis...
Larry is not prone to hysterics; here he brings a sober (and damning) analysis of the state of American democracy.
www.persuasion.community/p/the-crisis...
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the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
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Happy Treaty of Tlatelolco anniversary! It's been 58 years since Latin America opened for signatures this treaty renouncing nuclear in the region.
My friend and co-author, @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social, got an award today for the organization promoting that treaty, @opanal.bsky.social.
My friend and co-author, @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social, got an award today for the organization promoting that treaty, @opanal.bsky.social.
February 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Happy Treaty of Tlatelolco anniversary! It's been 58 years since Latin America opened for signatures this treaty renouncing nuclear in the region.
My friend and co-author, @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social, got an award today for the organization promoting that treaty, @opanal.bsky.social.
My friend and co-author, @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social, got an award today for the organization promoting that treaty, @opanal.bsky.social.
Have you considered getting really into sports betting?
I need something to think about besides the fucking destruction of America and the international order
February 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Have you considered getting really into sports betting?
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Excited to have URI Associate Professor of Marine Affairs @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social join us tonight at 8:00 pm ET for a discussion around the international politics of deep sea mining.
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The International Politics of Deep-Sea Mining. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
One of the most challenging ocean governance topics today concerns deep sea mining: whether we should do it, and who decides. In this lecture, Dr. Mendenhall covers the current state of international ...
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February 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Excited to have URI Associate Professor of Marine Affairs @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social join us tonight at 8:00 pm ET for a discussion around the international politics of deep sea mining.
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
finally moved from the “mentee” to the “mentor” role 👵🏼🤓
🌍✨ Calling all early-career scholars! ✨🌍
Join us at #ISA2025 in Chicago for the Environmental Studies Section's Speed Mentoring Roundtable! 🚀
Connect with great mentors & get advice on:
💼 Navigating the job market
📚 Publishing your research
🎓 Teaching strategies
📢 Public engagement & more!
Join us at #ISA2025 in Chicago for the Environmental Studies Section's Speed Mentoring Roundtable! 🚀
Connect with great mentors & get advice on:
💼 Navigating the job market
📚 Publishing your research
🎓 Teaching strategies
📢 Public engagement & more!
February 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
finally moved from the “mentee” to the “mentor” role 👵🏼🤓
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I'm so happy my work with @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social received this award! I've studied and followed the OPANAL's work for years. Beth and I were very proud of this paper at @iajournal.bsky.social, and receiving this award from OPANAL makes this paper even more special for us! Thanks!
And the winners of the first edition of the Antõnio Augusto Cançado Trindade Award for Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation are @jluisrodriguez.com and @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social with
Congratulations! ‼️ ❗ ‼️ ❗
Congratulations! ‼️ ❗ ‼️ ❗
February 7, 2025 at 6:13 PM
I'm so happy my work with @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social received this award! I've studied and followed the OPANAL's work for years. Beth and I were very proud of this paper at @iajournal.bsky.social, and receiving this award from OPANAL makes this paper even more special for us! Thanks!
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And the winners of the first edition of the Antõnio Augusto Cançado Trindade Award for Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation are @jluisrodriguez.com and @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social with
Congratulations! ‼️ ❗ ‼️ ❗
Congratulations! ‼️ ❗ ‼️ ❗
February 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
And the winners of the first edition of the Antõnio Augusto Cançado Trindade Award for Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation are @jluisrodriguez.com and @dr-mendenhall.bsky.social with
Congratulations! ‼️ ❗ ‼️ ❗
Congratulations! ‼️ ❗ ‼️ ❗
baby’s first international research award @jluisrodriguez.com
February 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM
baby’s first international research award @jluisrodriguez.com
yes, because the ocean and atmosphere aren’t really global at all! 🤬
February 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
yes, because the ocean and atmosphere aren’t really global at all! 🤬
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Word of the day: thalassocracy
"A thalassocracy is a state that has control over the sea and uses it to expand its influence."
"A thalassocracy is a state that has control over the sea and uses it to expand its influence."
February 4, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Word of the day: thalassocracy
"A thalassocracy is a state that has control over the sea and uses it to expand its influence."
"A thalassocracy is a state that has control over the sea and uses it to expand its influence."
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I wonder how many Americans understand how dangerous the current moment is.
Trump administration is behaving lawlessly, full stop.
Trump’s public communications are more unhinged than ever before.
They involve constant threats to treaty allies.
Trump administration is behaving lawlessly, full stop.
Trump’s public communications are more unhinged than ever before.
They involve constant threats to treaty allies.
February 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I wonder how many Americans understand how dangerous the current moment is.
Trump administration is behaving lawlessly, full stop.
Trump’s public communications are more unhinged than ever before.
They involve constant threats to treaty allies.
Trump administration is behaving lawlessly, full stop.
Trump’s public communications are more unhinged than ever before.
They involve constant threats to treaty allies.
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So members of the GOP who screamed about Hillary’s emails and Hunter’s laptop don’t care when a right wing extremist without a security clearance accesses our private data and classified government information and downloads things he shouldn’t onto private servers? Who could have guessed?
February 2, 2025 at 9:05 PM
So members of the GOP who screamed about Hillary’s emails and Hunter’s laptop don’t care when a right wing extremist without a security clearance accesses our private data and classified government information and downloads things he shouldn’t onto private servers? Who could have guessed?
scapegoating an identity group is Nazi shit. federal employees have been ordered to remove pronouns from their email signatures — how long until those who keep them are fired? purging an identity group from government is Nazi shit.
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Without evidence, Trump blames FAA diversity initiatives for the crash
www.npr.org
January 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
scapegoating an identity group is Nazi shit. federal employees have been ordered to remove pronouns from their email signatures — how long until those who keep them are fired? purging an identity group from government is Nazi shit.
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/g...
www.npr.org/2025/01/30/g...