Gëzim Visoka
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Gëzim Visoka
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Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, School of Law and Government, Dublin City University. Latest book: ‘The Derecognition of States’ https://doi.org/10.3998/mpub.11703277.
New open-access article in the Foreign Policy Analysis journal. It examines how aspirant states seeking membership in international organisations navigate, and even penetrate, the conservative multilateral order!

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@mbrajshori.bsky.social | @dcuresearch.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
New book coming out in early 2026 with Oxford University Press!

After five years of collaboration, it is fantastic to see the book come to life!
August 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A new review of 'The Derecognition of States' is published today in the International Affairs journal.

"Visoka makes a pioneering contribution that addresses a critical gap in IR theory and encourages readers to explore the topic further." - Aleksandra Spalińska.

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July 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I am delighted to announce that I've been appointed as an Associate Member of the Department of Politics and International Relations at Oxford University. I look forward to strengthening research collaborations and publishing with Oxford’s world-class scholars!
June 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Congratulations to Yameema Mitha and her supervisor, Prof. John Doyle for successfully defending the thesis titled ‘The Portrayal of Pakistan and Pakistanis in Indian Hindi Cinema’!

The thesis was examined by Prof. Jakub Zajaczkowski (University of Warsaw) & Dr Erika Biagini.
June 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Looking forward to attending and presenting at #WPSRKS2025 tomorrow. Thanks to Kosovo President for the invitation!

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June 2, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Presenting online tomorrow at the Conference "Kosovo’s Perspectives: Normalization, NATO and the EU" organised by
Prishtina Insitute for Political Studies and Humanitarian Dialogue Centre.
April 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
'The Kosovo Contact Group' - inaugural meeting. #diaspora #academy @vjosamusliu.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Congratulations to Prof. Roger Mac Ginty for receiving the 2025 ISA-Peace Studies Section Distinguished Scholar award!

I have been lucky to work with him over the years and this is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contribution to peace and conflict studies!
March 4, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Looking forward to stimulating discussions at #ISA2025 in Chicago!

Check my presentations and drop me a message if you like to meet!
March 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Some photos from last night’s book launch.

It was great to have Prof Richard Caplan of Oxford University as the keynote speaker.

Also grateful to DCU colleagues, John Doyle, Derek Hand, & Tanya Ní Mhuirthile for helping w/ this event!

Get the book here: press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-...
February 12, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Book launch next week!
February 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
In Florence, for a workshop at @eui-eu.bsky.social on war and infrastructure! Great meeting in person, @artanmustafa.bsky.social, Kosovo’s leading scholar on social policy, and first Jean-Monnett fellow from the country here!
December 13, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Friends, The Univesity of Michigan Press (@uofmpress.bsky.social) have their holiday sale. With promo code HOLIDAY24 you can get < The Derecognition of States > for only $17.48.

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November 26, 2024 at 9:13 AM
Two forthcoming chapters that aim to serve as reference works on state recognition, derecognition, and normalisation and statehood agreements.
November 22, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Now Available: The Derecognition of States explores the question: when and why do states lose recognition? This book is #OpenAccess! Start reading here: doi.org/10.3998/mpub...
November 4, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Advance copy of my latest book arrived today ahead of its publication next week as open access 🔓!

‘The Derecognition of States’

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October 24, 2024 at 7:51 PM
First post here sharing the cover of my new forthcoming book on state derecognition!

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February 29, 2024 at 1:48 PM