Journal of International Relations and Development
@jird-jour.bsky.social
We are a generalist IR journal addressing contemporary world politics from a plurality of methodological and theoretical perspectives. JIRD is the official journal of the Central and East European International Studies Association (CEEISA).
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Curious about the topics that JIRD’s December Issue will cover?
🔎 We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more…
Curious about the topics that JIRD’s December Issue will cover?
🔎 We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more…
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Curious about the topics that JIRD’s December Issue will cover?
🔎 We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more…
Curious about the topics that JIRD’s December Issue will cover?
🔎 We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more…
📚 Changes to JIRD’s publication model
📆 From 2026, we will adopt a "Continuous Article Publishing" (CAP) system, where all articles accepted for publication will be integrated directly into a single annual volume.
👉 Find out more about the changes this brings in this editorial: rdcu.be/eNhyc
📆 From 2026, we will adopt a "Continuous Article Publishing" (CAP) system, where all articles accepted for publication will be integrated directly into a single annual volume.
👉 Find out more about the changes this brings in this editorial: rdcu.be/eNhyc
October 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📚 Changes to JIRD’s publication model
📆 From 2026, we will adopt a "Continuous Article Publishing" (CAP) system, where all articles accepted for publication will be integrated directly into a single annual volume.
👉 Find out more about the changes this brings in this editorial: rdcu.be/eNhyc
📆 From 2026, we will adopt a "Continuous Article Publishing" (CAP) system, where all articles accepted for publication will be integrated directly into a single annual volume.
👉 Find out more about the changes this brings in this editorial: rdcu.be/eNhyc
Why do states that have resisted legal resolution to their territorial disputes eventually submit to legal treatment?
David L. Gebre-Medhin @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social argues that states may accept legal settlements as a costly signal of a broader foreign policy shift.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI5gG
David L. Gebre-Medhin @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social argues that states may accept legal settlements as a costly signal of a broader foreign policy shift.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI5gG
October 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Why do states that have resisted legal resolution to their territorial disputes eventually submit to legal treatment?
David L. Gebre-Medhin @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social argues that states may accept legal settlements as a costly signal of a broader foreign policy shift.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI5gG
David L. Gebre-Medhin @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social argues that states may accept legal settlements as a costly signal of a broader foreign policy shift.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI5gG
📚 Want to publish a guest-edited Special Issue or Special Collection with us?
📆 Don’t miss the submission deadline for this year’s annual call on 30 October 2025!
👉 You can find more information on how to prepare your proposal here: link.springer.com/journal/4126...
📆 Don’t miss the submission deadline for this year’s annual call on 30 October 2025!
👉 You can find more information on how to prepare your proposal here: link.springer.com/journal/4126...
October 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
📚 Want to publish a guest-edited Special Issue or Special Collection with us?
📆 Don’t miss the submission deadline for this year’s annual call on 30 October 2025!
👉 You can find more information on how to prepare your proposal here: link.springer.com/journal/4126...
📆 Don’t miss the submission deadline for this year’s annual call on 30 October 2025!
👉 You can find more information on how to prepare your proposal here: link.springer.com/journal/4126...
Why do activists, who are aware of technocratic institutions' depoliticizing effect, still participate in transnational politics?
@felixanderl.bsky.social and @mariamsalehi.bsky.social show that activists consciously navigate dangerous arenas based on an aspirational politics.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4Te
@felixanderl.bsky.social and @mariamsalehi.bsky.social show that activists consciously navigate dangerous arenas based on an aspirational politics.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4Te
October 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Why do activists, who are aware of technocratic institutions' depoliticizing effect, still participate in transnational politics?
@felixanderl.bsky.social and @mariamsalehi.bsky.social show that activists consciously navigate dangerous arenas based on an aspirational politics.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4Te
@felixanderl.bsky.social and @mariamsalehi.bsky.social show that activists consciously navigate dangerous arenas based on an aspirational politics.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4Te
How can international actors justify their roles in new social contexts?
By analyzing the EU’s aspiration for a role in the Arctic region, Aslak Veierud Busch uncovers arguments used by aspirant actors when attempting to carve out a role in a new social context.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4zQ
By analyzing the EU’s aspiration for a role in the Arctic region, Aslak Veierud Busch uncovers arguments used by aspirant actors when attempting to carve out a role in a new social context.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4zQ
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
How can international actors justify their roles in new social contexts?
By analyzing the EU’s aspiration for a role in the Arctic region, Aslak Veierud Busch uncovers arguments used by aspirant actors when attempting to carve out a role in a new social context.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4zQ
By analyzing the EU’s aspiration for a role in the Arctic region, Aslak Veierud Busch uncovers arguments used by aspirant actors when attempting to carve out a role in a new social context.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4zQ
What happens to digital diplomacy after Twitter?
Drawing on theories of facework and aesthetic insecurity, @ericvanr.bsky.social argues that Twitter’s recent transformation represents a source of insecurity for states, particularly liberal democratic ones.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4y6
Drawing on theories of facework and aesthetic insecurity, @ericvanr.bsky.social argues that Twitter’s recent transformation represents a source of insecurity for states, particularly liberal democratic ones.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4y6
October 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
What happens to digital diplomacy after Twitter?
Drawing on theories of facework and aesthetic insecurity, @ericvanr.bsky.social argues that Twitter’s recent transformation represents a source of insecurity for states, particularly liberal democratic ones.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4y6
Drawing on theories of facework and aesthetic insecurity, @ericvanr.bsky.social argues that Twitter’s recent transformation represents a source of insecurity for states, particularly liberal democratic ones.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4y6
How did efficient mobilization in the Russia-Ukraine war become possible and lasting, despite all odds?
In his article, @reshetnikov.bsky.social reconstructs the discursive conditions of possibility for mobilization in both Russia and Ukraine by analyzing combatants’ rhetoric.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4yz
In his article, @reshetnikov.bsky.social reconstructs the discursive conditions of possibility for mobilization in both Russia and Ukraine by analyzing combatants’ rhetoric.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4yz
October 7, 2025 at 2:04 PM
How did efficient mobilization in the Russia-Ukraine war become possible and lasting, despite all odds?
In his article, @reshetnikov.bsky.social reconstructs the discursive conditions of possibility for mobilization in both Russia and Ukraine by analyzing combatants’ rhetoric.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4yz
In his article, @reshetnikov.bsky.social reconstructs the discursive conditions of possibility for mobilization in both Russia and Ukraine by analyzing combatants’ rhetoric.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4yz
What is the political significance of crass vulgarity for the far-right in Brazil and beyond?
Anna Leander and @lulubats.bsky.social show that de-centering reason and re-centering resonance help explain how vulgar vibes spread, orient politics, and how they may be challenged.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4vj
Anna Leander and @lulubats.bsky.social show that de-centering reason and re-centering resonance help explain how vulgar vibes spread, orient politics, and how they may be challenged.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4vj
October 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
What is the political significance of crass vulgarity for the far-right in Brazil and beyond?
Anna Leander and @lulubats.bsky.social show that de-centering reason and re-centering resonance help explain how vulgar vibes spread, orient politics, and how they may be challenged.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4vj
Anna Leander and @lulubats.bsky.social show that de-centering reason and re-centering resonance help explain how vulgar vibes spread, orient politics, and how they may be challenged.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eI4vj
🎉 We are excited to announce that JIRD has migrated to a new website! 🎉
👉 Check it out here: link.springer.com/journal/41268
👉 Check it out here: link.springer.com/journal/41268
September 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎉 We are excited to announce that JIRD has migrated to a new website! 🎉
👉 Check it out here: link.springer.com/journal/41268
👉 Check it out here: link.springer.com/journal/41268
Pssst! 🤫👋
Are you curious about the topics that JIRD’s September Issue will cover?
🔎 Here we offer you a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more updates to come!
Are you curious about the topics that JIRD’s September Issue will cover?
🔎 Here we offer you a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more updates to come!
September 22, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Pssst! 🤫👋
Are you curious about the topics that JIRD’s September Issue will cover?
🔎 Here we offer you a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more updates to come!
Are you curious about the topics that JIRD’s September Issue will cover?
🔎 Here we offer you a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more updates to come!
🤖 How does JIRD approach the issue of AI and academic publishing? 🤖
👉 In their editorial, @matthiasleese.bsky.social & @ajdah.bsky.social explicate our AI policy and call on all authors and reviewers to make use of AI tools sensibly and responsibly.
📄 Read it here: rdcu.be/eGCFt
👉 In their editorial, @matthiasleese.bsky.social & @ajdah.bsky.social explicate our AI policy and call on all authors and reviewers to make use of AI tools sensibly and responsibly.
📄 Read it here: rdcu.be/eGCFt
September 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🤖 How does JIRD approach the issue of AI and academic publishing? 🤖
👉 In their editorial, @matthiasleese.bsky.social & @ajdah.bsky.social explicate our AI policy and call on all authors and reviewers to make use of AI tools sensibly and responsibly.
📄 Read it here: rdcu.be/eGCFt
👉 In their editorial, @matthiasleese.bsky.social & @ajdah.bsky.social explicate our AI policy and call on all authors and reviewers to make use of AI tools sensibly and responsibly.
📄 Read it here: rdcu.be/eGCFt
🤖 JIRD AI Policy 🤖
We have a new policy on LLMs and other AI tools:
🚫 No acceptance of partly or wholly AI-generated texts
🔎 Need to disclose AI use for copy-editing of existing texts
👉 Read the full policy here: www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/4...
We have a new policy on LLMs and other AI tools:
🚫 No acceptance of partly or wholly AI-generated texts
🔎 Need to disclose AI use for copy-editing of existing texts
👉 Read the full policy here: www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/4...
July 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🤖 JIRD AI Policy 🤖
We have a new policy on LLMs and other AI tools:
🚫 No acceptance of partly or wholly AI-generated texts
🔎 Need to disclose AI use for copy-editing of existing texts
👉 Read the full policy here: www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/4...
We have a new policy on LLMs and other AI tools:
🚫 No acceptance of partly or wholly AI-generated texts
🔎 Need to disclose AI use for copy-editing of existing texts
👉 Read the full policy here: www.palgrave.com/gp/journal/4...
📣 Temporary Changes to Our Editorial Team 📣
🌟 From 1 August 2025 onwards, @ajdah.bsky.social will be promoted to interim co-editor-in-chief as maternity cover for @dagmarvorlicek.bsky.social
🌟 During this 11-month period, Ajda's managing editor duties will be assumed by @melikamah.bsky.social
🌟 From 1 August 2025 onwards, @ajdah.bsky.social will be promoted to interim co-editor-in-chief as maternity cover for @dagmarvorlicek.bsky.social
🌟 During this 11-month period, Ajda's managing editor duties will be assumed by @melikamah.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📣 Temporary Changes to Our Editorial Team 📣
🌟 From 1 August 2025 onwards, @ajdah.bsky.social will be promoted to interim co-editor-in-chief as maternity cover for @dagmarvorlicek.bsky.social
🌟 During this 11-month period, Ajda's managing editor duties will be assumed by @melikamah.bsky.social
🌟 From 1 August 2025 onwards, @ajdah.bsky.social will be promoted to interim co-editor-in-chief as maternity cover for @dagmarvorlicek.bsky.social
🌟 During this 11-month period, Ajda's managing editor duties will be assumed by @melikamah.bsky.social
🌞 JIRD Summer Break 🌞
⛱️ Our editorial team will be taking a break from July 15 to August 15 to recharge.
⛱️ Please allow for extended response times for manuscript acceptances and reviews during this period.
Wishing all a relaxing summer!
⛱️ Our editorial team will be taking a break from July 15 to August 15 to recharge.
⛱️ Please allow for extended response times for manuscript acceptances and reviews during this period.
Wishing all a relaxing summer!
July 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🌞 JIRD Summer Break 🌞
⛱️ Our editorial team will be taking a break from July 15 to August 15 to recharge.
⛱️ Please allow for extended response times for manuscript acceptances and reviews during this period.
Wishing all a relaxing summer!
⛱️ Our editorial team will be taking a break from July 15 to August 15 to recharge.
⛱️ Please allow for extended response times for manuscript acceptances and reviews during this period.
Wishing all a relaxing summer!
How does new expert practice in international organizations emerge and gain recognition?
Drawing on the case of arms embargo monitoring by the UN, Aurel Niederberger illustrates how trans-sectoral cliques shaped practices of the Panels of Experts and generated recognition.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraKf
Drawing on the case of arms embargo monitoring by the UN, Aurel Niederberger illustrates how trans-sectoral cliques shaped practices of the Panels of Experts and generated recognition.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraKf
June 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
How does new expert practice in international organizations emerge and gain recognition?
Drawing on the case of arms embargo monitoring by the UN, Aurel Niederberger illustrates how trans-sectoral cliques shaped practices of the Panels of Experts and generated recognition.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraKf
Drawing on the case of arms embargo monitoring by the UN, Aurel Niederberger illustrates how trans-sectoral cliques shaped practices of the Panels of Experts and generated recognition.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraKf
What role do local actors and grassroots engagement play in humanitarian crises?
Examining Polish humanitarian responses to assist Ukrainian refugees, Galia Chimiak & Patrice McMahon identify such ad-hoc, needs-based partnerships as an important evolution in grassroots activism.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraJh
Examining Polish humanitarian responses to assist Ukrainian refugees, Galia Chimiak & Patrice McMahon identify such ad-hoc, needs-based partnerships as an important evolution in grassroots activism.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraJh
June 24, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What role do local actors and grassroots engagement play in humanitarian crises?
Examining Polish humanitarian responses to assist Ukrainian refugees, Galia Chimiak & Patrice McMahon identify such ad-hoc, needs-based partnerships as an important evolution in grassroots activism.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraJh
Examining Polish humanitarian responses to assist Ukrainian refugees, Galia Chimiak & Patrice McMahon identify such ad-hoc, needs-based partnerships as an important evolution in grassroots activism.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraJh
Thinking about publishing with JIRD? Now you have all the more reason to do so!
According to this year’s Journal Citation Reports, we are
🏆 in Q1
🏆 with an Impact Factor of 2.5,
🏆 ranking 28th out of 169 in International Relations.
📄 👉 Submit your article with us here: shorturl.at/GdAUM
According to this year’s Journal Citation Reports, we are
🏆 in Q1
🏆 with an Impact Factor of 2.5,
🏆 ranking 28th out of 169 in International Relations.
📄 👉 Submit your article with us here: shorturl.at/GdAUM
June 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Thinking about publishing with JIRD? Now you have all the more reason to do so!
According to this year’s Journal Citation Reports, we are
🏆 in Q1
🏆 with an Impact Factor of 2.5,
🏆 ranking 28th out of 169 in International Relations.
📄 👉 Submit your article with us here: shorturl.at/GdAUM
According to this year’s Journal Citation Reports, we are
🏆 in Q1
🏆 with an Impact Factor of 2.5,
🏆 ranking 28th out of 169 in International Relations.
📄 👉 Submit your article with us here: shorturl.at/GdAUM
What role does gender equality play in the EU’s civilian Common Security and Defence Policy?
Adopting a feminist institutionalist framework, Eileen Mullen & @dimitrisbouris.bsky.social seek to answer this question by examining three civilian CSDP missions.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraHm
Adopting a feminist institutionalist framework, Eileen Mullen & @dimitrisbouris.bsky.social seek to answer this question by examining three civilian CSDP missions.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraHm
June 18, 2025 at 2:09 PM
What role does gender equality play in the EU’s civilian Common Security and Defence Policy?
Adopting a feminist institutionalist framework, Eileen Mullen & @dimitrisbouris.bsky.social seek to answer this question by examining three civilian CSDP missions.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraHm
Adopting a feminist institutionalist framework, Eileen Mullen & @dimitrisbouris.bsky.social seek to answer this question by examining three civilian CSDP missions.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraHm
What can a feminist perspective on visuals depicting grieving mothers tell us about their transformative potential?
In her article, @agarwalamya.bsky.social reflects on the significance of art in reinforcing gendered scripts of motherhood as well as creative forms of resistance.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraGf
In her article, @agarwalamya.bsky.social reflects on the significance of art in reinforcing gendered scripts of motherhood as well as creative forms of resistance.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraGf
June 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
What can a feminist perspective on visuals depicting grieving mothers tell us about their transformative potential?
In her article, @agarwalamya.bsky.social reflects on the significance of art in reinforcing gendered scripts of motherhood as well as creative forms of resistance.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraGf
In her article, @agarwalamya.bsky.social reflects on the significance of art in reinforcing gendered scripts of motherhood as well as creative forms of resistance.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/eraGf
We are thrilled to announce updates to our International Advisory Board!
Its members will support us in promoting JIRD as a relevant forum for scholarship on global politics and development while maintaining our regional roots.
You can find a complete list of the board here: tinyurl.com/mpwcjj5u
Its members will support us in promoting JIRD as a relevant forum for scholarship on global politics and development while maintaining our regional roots.
You can find a complete list of the board here: tinyurl.com/mpwcjj5u
May 22, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We are thrilled to announce updates to our International Advisory Board!
Its members will support us in promoting JIRD as a relevant forum for scholarship on global politics and development while maintaining our regional roots.
You can find a complete list of the board here: tinyurl.com/mpwcjj5u
Its members will support us in promoting JIRD as a relevant forum for scholarship on global politics and development while maintaining our regional roots.
You can find a complete list of the board here: tinyurl.com/mpwcjj5u
Pssst! 🤫👋
Curious about the topics that JIRD’s June Issue will cover?
🔎 We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more…
Curious about the topics that JIRD’s June Issue will cover?
🔎 We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more…
May 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Pssst! 🤫👋
Curious about the topics that JIRD’s June Issue will cover?
🔎 We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more…
Curious about the topics that JIRD’s June Issue will cover?
🔎 We offer you a sneak peek into our article production with a first view of the upcoming cover page. Stay tuned for more…
🚨 JIRD is aware of the problems with the new submission system, and we are doing everything possible to resolve them.
⌛ We are currently waiting for Springer to fix the issues with their platform.
➡️ Our sincere apologies, and please don’t let this deter you from submitting your work to us!
⌛ We are currently waiting for Springer to fix the issues with their platform.
➡️ Our sincere apologies, and please don’t let this deter you from submitting your work to us!
May 15, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🚨 JIRD is aware of the problems with the new submission system, and we are doing everything possible to resolve them.
⌛ We are currently waiting for Springer to fix the issues with their platform.
➡️ Our sincere apologies, and please don’t let this deter you from submitting your work to us!
⌛ We are currently waiting for Springer to fix the issues with their platform.
➡️ Our sincere apologies, and please don’t let this deter you from submitting your work to us!
🚨 Happy to announce that our editorial board has decided to permanently delete the X account of the #JIRD journal 🚨
🔎 👉 To stay up to date with our events, publications, and special issue calls, you can follow us here on Bluesky or LinkedIn (shorturl.at/Levf1).
See you there 👋 👋
🔎 👉 To stay up to date with our events, publications, and special issue calls, you can follow us here on Bluesky or LinkedIn (shorturl.at/Levf1).
See you there 👋 👋
April 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🚨 Happy to announce that our editorial board has decided to permanently delete the X account of the #JIRD journal 🚨
🔎 👉 To stay up to date with our events, publications, and special issue calls, you can follow us here on Bluesky or LinkedIn (shorturl.at/Levf1).
See you there 👋 👋
🔎 👉 To stay up to date with our events, publications, and special issue calls, you can follow us here on Bluesky or LinkedIn (shorturl.at/Levf1).
See you there 👋 👋
How do ideas of sexuality shape the EU’s move toward military power and sovereignty?
In her article, @hlmuehlenhoff.bsky.social seeks to answer this question through a queer intertextual discourse analysis of the EU’s Strategic Compass.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/efPwG
In her article, @hlmuehlenhoff.bsky.social seeks to answer this question through a queer intertextual discourse analysis of the EU’s Strategic Compass.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/efPwG
April 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
How do ideas of sexuality shape the EU’s move toward military power and sovereignty?
In her article, @hlmuehlenhoff.bsky.social seeks to answer this question through a queer intertextual discourse analysis of the EU’s Strategic Compass.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/efPwG
In her article, @hlmuehlenhoff.bsky.social seeks to answer this question through a queer intertextual discourse analysis of the EU’s Strategic Compass.
📄 👉 rdcu.be/efPwG