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The home of Political Studies since 1950. We advance, support & promote the global study of politics & IR. psa.ac.uk

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Political Studies Association @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social · 19d
🌟PSA PRIZES🌟 Nominations for Academic Prizes are now open!
📢 We invite prize nominations outstanding Research, Professional Contributions and Teaching & Learning.
📆 Deadline for nominations 1 December 2025
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*PSA26 Annual Conference* 📢 Registration is open!
Join us in Oxford 30 March - 1 April 2026 to discuss 'Political Studies Futures'
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Political Studies Association 76th Annual International ConferencePSA26: Political Studies Futures30 March – 1 April 2026, Oxford Join us in Oxford for PSA26 to discuss 'Political Studies…
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November 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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IN NEW ISSUE: Which values distinguish supporters of radical right populist parties from their rivals? Arman Azedi finds political authoritarianism is a key ideological feature. Read OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/9eIVm7h

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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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*PSA MEMBERSHIP* 🚨Join or renew today and save money on #PSA26 Conference.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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We know that China ran a domestic propaganda campaign supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—but did it work? This article explores how effective the campaign was in persuading the Chinese public and which segments of the population were more vulnerable to its influence.
November 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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IN NEW ISSUE: Elite Cooperation and Affective Polarization: @markuswagner.bsky.social & @eelcoharteveld.bsky.social examine the link between the two by using 20 years of German coalitions data - buff.ly/DoGL3EA (OPEN ACCESS)

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November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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*PSA EVENT* TLN Webinar Series – Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in #PoliticalStudies #Education, with @jeremymoulton.bsky.social, University of York. Understanding the costs and benefits of assessment optionality.
📆 3 Dec, 1.30 - 3pm, online
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TLN Webinar – Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
‘Giving choice a chance: Assessment optionality in political studies education’ with Jeremy Moulton, University of York Wednesday 3 December, 1:30pm to 3pmThis practice-sharing webinar will present…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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*PSA EVENT* The Kingdom’s God: The Use and Abuse of #Religion in #ForeignPolicy. One-day hybrid workshop organised by PSA IR Specialist Group @psainter-relations.bsky.social
📆 3 December 2025
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#Politics #InternationalRelations #PIR
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November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🚨Call for Papers!🚨
Special Issue in Political Studies Review: Understanding Populism in East and Southeast Asia

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We look forward to your contributions to this important and timely Special Issue!!

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November 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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*PSA EVENT* 'English #Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill - Possibilities & (Missed?) Opportunities' Hybrid workshop with PSA Local Governance & #Politics Group @psalocalpol.bsky.social
📆 24 November, Online & London
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Hybrid Workshop - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - Possibilities and (Missed?) Opportunities | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
PSA Local Governance and Politics Specialist Group WorkshopDate: 24 November 2025Time: 12:30 – 17:00 GMTLocation: Online, and limited in person spaces available at the Political Studies Association,…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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IN NEW ISSUE: How do institutional parameters affect citizens’ evaluations of a political system as democratic? @clandwehr.bsky.social, C Ojeda & @stallbaum.bsky.social compare citizens’ design preferences in #Germany & #US: buff.ly/3Wx9YMl

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November 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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🌟PSA PRIZES🌟 Make your nominations before 1 December!
We invite prize nominations outstanding Research, Professional Contributions and Teaching & Learning.
🚨 Deadline for nominations 1 December 2025
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November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Delighted to representing @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social at tonight’s #campaignforsocialscience Annual Lecture with @juliagillard.com.au on Truth & Trust the vital role of social science in a divided world
November 20, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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IN NEW ISSUE: What’s driving the narrowing gender gap in party activism? Susan E. Scarrow, JeongKyu Suh & Jamie M. Wright find shifts in party participation aren’t all about women stepping up but also about men stepping back - buff.ly/xa7cPL9

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November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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⏳ 4 days to go!

Don’t miss the PSA Local Politics and Governance hybrid workshop:

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill – 24 Nov 2025 (12.30pm-5pm).

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#LocalGov #Devolution #CivicEngagement

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Hybrid Workshop - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - Possibilities and (Missed?) Opportunities | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
PSA Local Governance and Politics Specialist Group WorkshopDate: 24 November 2025Time: 12:30 – 17:00 GMTLocation: Online, and limited in person spaces available at the Political Studies Association, E...
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November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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📝 Don't miss this article from the current issue of #BJPIR

'Enforcement of international human rights law: A comparative exploration of alternative public opinion channels' by A Burcu Bayram, Eric Keels & @efetokdemir.bsky.social

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November 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Learn all about these things and more in our special #COP30 virtual collection!

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November 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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*PSA EVENT* #Geopolitics of #NetZero Transition, #Green Hydrogen & local & international dimensions of a #JustTransition . Co-organised by @psaenvironmental.bsky.social & @psaglobaldevelop.bsky.social. Supported by PSA #Excellence&ImpactFund
📆 28 November 2025
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November 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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*PSA EVENT* TLN Webinar Series, '#GenAI and assessments in #politics: From #AI-proof assignments to AI-powered pedagogy' with Thomas Da Costa Vieira, hosted by @psateach.bsky.social
📆 26 November, 1.30pm, Online
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TLN Webinar – GenAI and assessments in politics: From AI-proof assignments to AI-powered pedagogy | The Political Studies Association (PSA)
'GenAI and assessments in politics: From AI-proof assignments to AI-powered pedagogy’ with Thomas Da Costa Vieira, University of Leeds Wednesday 26 November, 1:30pmThis project presentation is…
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November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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IN NEW ISSUE: One Size Does Not Fit All: Or Dar explains radical-left parties’ engagement with populism. Read in @polstudies.bsky.social: buff.ly/JAhQ31q

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November 19, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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My first paper was published in Political Studies and has made the top 75 most cited, which is lovely! And surprising too!
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🌟Celebrating PSA at 75🌟
🏅 Our top 75 most cited articles in PSA journals. Collated by @profnjallen.bsky.social
📚 All articles accessible until 31 Jan 2026. Enjoy!
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November 19, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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📝 Don't miss this #openaccess article from the current issue of #BJPIR

'Historicising Mauritian self-determination at the International Court of Justice' by Zaki Nahaboo

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November 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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IN NEW ISSUE: Not Just "Sinking Islands"! @virginiadebiasio.bsky.social discusses the importance of climate adaptation for the population of #Kiribati & defends a community-based approach to adaptation in #SIDS - buff.ly/jnp3dGc

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November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Chuffed to have 3 papers accepted to @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social Conference 2026, on:
- The @johnsmithcentre.com Youth Poll
- Our @uofgsocsci.bsky.social Youth Poll course (students choose themes and write questions)
- My book, 'Capital, Privilege and Political Participation'
Hope to see you there!
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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🌟Celebrating PSA at 75🌟
🏅 Our top 75 most cited articles in PSA journals. Collated by @profnjallen.bsky.social
📚 All articles accessible until 31 Jan 2026. Enjoy!
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November 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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IN NEW ISSUE: Constituency Service & Valence Voting: Yu Zeng, Junzhi He & Xiaobo Lu find long-term constituency service was an effective strategy persuading & mobilizing valence voters in China's semi-competitive local elections - buff.ly/mwzyO8f

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November 18, 2025 at 10:01 PM