Monika de Silva, PhD
@monikadesilva.bsky.social
Researcher at University of Gothenburg. Research on international relations and European politics with focus on gender, diplomacy, and East-West divides.
I gave an interview on the intricacies of the Istanbul Convention for the European Centre for Populism Studies: www.populismstudies.org/dr-de-silva-...
The interview took place in the context of the recent attempt to withdraw Latvia from the Convention.
The interview took place in the context of the recent attempt to withdraw Latvia from the Convention.
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I gave an interview on the intricacies of the Istanbul Convention for the European Centre for Populism Studies: www.populismstudies.org/dr-de-silva-...
The interview took place in the context of the recent attempt to withdraw Latvia from the Convention.
The interview took place in the context of the recent attempt to withdraw Latvia from the Convention.
After procrastinating on this for a long time...I have a website!
You can now find me, about me, and what I am up to in one place:
www.monikadesilva.eu
You can now find me, about me, and what I am up to in one place:
www.monikadesilva.eu
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Hi!
I am a researcher of European and international politics.
I completed my PhD in political science at University of Gothenburg in April 2025, as a researcher in the Gender and Diplomacy programme....
www.monikadesilva.eu
November 10, 2025 at 10:13 AM
After procrastinating on this for a long time...I have a website!
You can now find me, about me, and what I am up to in one place:
www.monikadesilva.eu
You can now find me, about me, and what I am up to in one place:
www.monikadesilva.eu
Ever wondered how to do interdisciplinary research, but wasn't quite sure how? Am I well-rounded enough? Do I need to collaborate across departments? Is it risky?
Chapter by @felixlehmann.bsky.social and I can be used as your guidance together with other interesting contributions in this volume!
Chapter by @felixlehmann.bsky.social and I can be used as your guidance together with other interesting contributions in this volume!
Attention European Studies scholars and those interested in interdisciplinary research 🚨🚨🚨
In a new book chapter, @monikadesilva.bsky.social and I explore interdisciplinarity in European Studies. You can find the chapter here: doi.org/10.1515/9783...
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In a new book chapter, @monikadesilva.bsky.social and I explore interdisciplinarity in European Studies. You can find the chapter here: doi.org/10.1515/9783...
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3 European Studies as an interdisciplinary research field? A comprehensive empirical analysis of interdisciplinarity in European Studies
3 European Studies as an interdisciplinary research field? A comprehensive empirical analysis of interdisciplinarity in European Studies was published in Towards Non-Unidisciplinary Research in Europe...
doi.org
October 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Ever wondered how to do interdisciplinary research, but wasn't quite sure how? Am I well-rounded enough? Do I need to collaborate across departments? Is it risky?
Chapter by @felixlehmann.bsky.social and I can be used as your guidance together with other interesting contributions in this volume!
Chapter by @felixlehmann.bsky.social and I can be used as your guidance together with other interesting contributions in this volume!
I am spending this semester as a visiting researcher at @ucdpolitics.bsky.social hosted by @bentonra.bsky.social .
There is more in the making on gender and international relations. Also, stay tuned for new projects.
And say 'hi' if you are in Ireland.
There is more in the making on gender and international relations. Also, stay tuned for new projects.
And say 'hi' if you are in Ireland.
September 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I am spending this semester as a visiting researcher at @ucdpolitics.bsky.social hosted by @bentonra.bsky.social .
There is more in the making on gender and international relations. Also, stay tuned for new projects.
And say 'hi' if you are in Ireland.
There is more in the making on gender and international relations. Also, stay tuned for new projects.
And say 'hi' if you are in Ireland.
What an absolute pleasure it was to organise the workshop on Ambiguity in International Politics of Gender and Sexuality as part of the European Workshops in International Studies (EWIS) in Kraków. @europeanisa.bsky.social
July 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
What an absolute pleasure it was to organise the workshop on Ambiguity in International Politics of Gender and Sexuality as part of the European Workshops in International Studies (EWIS) in Kraków. @europeanisa.bsky.social
My article on how diplomats square support for LGBT+ rights and reproductive rights with non-interference. Timely in the context of international support for the banned Pride Parade in Hungary.
“Let’s not argue: diplomatic legal talk and the issues of abortion and same-sex partnerships” by @monikadesilva.bsky.social is out now in EJIR and available online!
You can read the full article here: t1p.de/3x7kh
You can read the full article here: t1p.de/3x7kh
July 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
My article on how diplomats square support for LGBT+ rights and reproductive rights with non-interference. Timely in the context of international support for the banned Pride Parade in Hungary.
Reposted by Monika de Silva, PhD
“Let’s not argue: diplomatic legal talk and the issues of abortion and same-sex partnerships” by @monikadesilva.bsky.social is out now in EJIR and available online!
You can read the full article here: t1p.de/3x7kh
You can read the full article here: t1p.de/3x7kh
July 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
“Let’s not argue: diplomatic legal talk and the issues of abortion and same-sex partnerships” by @monikadesilva.bsky.social is out now in EJIR and available online!
You can read the full article here: t1p.de/3x7kh
You can read the full article here: t1p.de/3x7kh
As we are all too time and attention deprived to read full dissertations, here is a popular science summary of mine.
www.gu.se/en/news/dipl...
www.gu.se/en/news/dipl...
Diplomacy mitigates polarization in gender and sexuality politics
Everyday dialogue between diplomats can help counter polarization on contentious issues such as abortion and gender equality. This is the conclusion of a new doctoral dissertation from the University ...
www.gu.se
June 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
As we are all too time and attention deprived to read full dissertations, here is a popular science summary of mine.
www.gu.se/en/news/dipl...
www.gu.se/en/news/dipl...
🚨 publication alert 🚨
Before everyone leaves for holidays...here is my fresh of the press article in @ejir.bsky.social
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Before everyone leaves for holidays...here is my fresh of the press article in @ejir.bsky.social
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June 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚨 publication alert 🚨
Before everyone leaves for holidays...here is my fresh of the press article in @ejir.bsky.social
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Before everyone leaves for holidays...here is my fresh of the press article in @ejir.bsky.social
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
I successfully defended my PhD! If your state happens to get sick, please call Dr. de Silva.
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for many many people that were part of this journey.
I plan to first rest, and then continue working on my research.
Link to my dissertation: lnkd.in/dbakZSxk
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for many many people that were part of this journey.
I plan to first rest, and then continue working on my research.
Link to my dissertation: lnkd.in/dbakZSxk
April 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I successfully defended my PhD! If your state happens to get sick, please call Dr. de Silva.
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for many many people that were part of this journey.
I plan to first rest, and then continue working on my research.
Link to my dissertation: lnkd.in/dbakZSxk
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for many many people that were part of this journey.
I plan to first rest, and then continue working on my research.
Link to my dissertation: lnkd.in/dbakZSxk
Only a few days left to apply for the workshop on ambiguity in international politics of gender and sexuality.
Deadline: 11 February (Tuesday)
Submissions: eisa-net.org/abstract-sub...
Deadline: 11 February (Tuesday)
Submissions: eisa-net.org/abstract-sub...
February 7, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Only a few days left to apply for the workshop on ambiguity in international politics of gender and sexuality.
Deadline: 11 February (Tuesday)
Submissions: eisa-net.org/abstract-sub...
Deadline: 11 February (Tuesday)
Submissions: eisa-net.org/abstract-sub...
Submissions are open for my workshop on everything ambiguous, liminal, and in-between about gender and sexuality in IR.
Apply before 11 February: eisa-net.org/abstract-sub...
More information: eisa-net.org/wp-content/u...
Apply before 11 February: eisa-net.org/abstract-sub...
More information: eisa-net.org/wp-content/u...
📣 EWIS 2025 WORKSHOPS 📣
✅ (WS H) International Politics of Gender and Sexuality: Is There Place for Ambiguity in a Polarized Context?
✅ (WS H) International Politics of Gender and Sexuality: Is There Place for Ambiguity in a Polarized Context?
January 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Submissions are open for my workshop on everything ambiguous, liminal, and in-between about gender and sexuality in IR.
Apply before 11 February: eisa-net.org/abstract-sub...
More information: eisa-net.org/wp-content/u...
Apply before 11 February: eisa-net.org/abstract-sub...
More information: eisa-net.org/wp-content/u...
📢 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 📢
You can now find my article “Language-bargaining in the Council of the European Union: meaning negotiations and the concept of gender equality” in Journal of European Public Policy 🥳
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
A few key messages:
You can now find my article “Language-bargaining in the Council of the European Union: meaning negotiations and the concept of gender equality” in Journal of European Public Policy 🥳
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
A few key messages:
Language-bargaining in the Council of the European Union: meaning negotiations and the concept of gender equality
How do states negotiate meaning? Building on the empirical case of the contestation of the term ‘gender equality’ in the Council of the European Union, I show that the scholarship has so far lacked...
doi.org
January 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
📢 NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 📢
You can now find my article “Language-bargaining in the Council of the European Union: meaning negotiations and the concept of gender equality” in Journal of European Public Policy 🥳
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
A few key messages:
You can now find my article “Language-bargaining in the Council of the European Union: meaning negotiations and the concept of gender equality” in Journal of European Public Policy 🥳
doi.org/10.1080/1350...
A few key messages: