Christina Kiel
@sorka13.bsky.social
Professor of Practice at Tulane University. International Relations, Conflict studies, Cultural Diplomacy. Online interests: almost exclusively Eurovision and D&D.
A timely article on who stands up to repressive governments.
As political scientists, we really want to know when, where, and why people mobilize against repressive governments.
Happy to share my latest article is out that helps us understand this in a specific context: intl legal petitions in the UN. How do courageous individuals overcome barriers?
Happy to share my latest article is out that helps us understand this in a specific context: intl legal petitions in the UN. How do courageous individuals overcome barriers?
Individual Mobilization by Victims of Human Rights Abuse: Who Files Petitions in the United Nations?
Abstract. Who files petitions against repressive regimes in the United Nations? Victims of human rights abuse face high personal costs of participation, in
academic.oup.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A timely article on who stands up to repressive governments.
Happy Mother's Day to those who celebrate!
Here are some motherly causes I am thinking about today.
If you can, donate to:
- Women for Women International working with جمعية وفاق لرعاية المرأة والطفل
- National Bail Out
- Operation Restoration
- Science Moms
Here are some motherly causes I am thinking about today.
If you can, donate to:
- Women for Women International working with جمعية وفاق لرعاية المرأة والطفل
- National Bail Out
- Operation Restoration
- Science Moms
May 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Happy Mother's Day to those who celebrate!
Here are some motherly causes I am thinking about today.
If you can, donate to:
- Women for Women International working with جمعية وفاق لرعاية المرأة والطفل
- National Bail Out
- Operation Restoration
- Science Moms
Here are some motherly causes I am thinking about today.
If you can, donate to:
- Women for Women International working with جمعية وفاق لرعاية المرأة والطفل
- National Bail Out
- Operation Restoration
- Science Moms
One of the most rewarding experiences of my academic life: the Journeys workshop. Female scholars starting out in a field dominated by men share research & talk freely about challenges they face. It gave me confidence to forge my path in IR.
NSF just terminated funding for the program 😡
NSF just terminated funding for the program 😡
May 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
One of the most rewarding experiences of my academic life: the Journeys workshop. Female scholars starting out in a field dominated by men share research & talk freely about challenges they face. It gave me confidence to forge my path in IR.
NSF just terminated funding for the program 😡
NSF just terminated funding for the program 😡
Military helicopters and snipers on the roof. Carnival (well, Super Bowl) parade has an unusual flair.
February 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Military helicopters and snipers on the roof. Carnival (well, Super Bowl) parade has an unusual flair.
Learning the wrong lessons every time.
February 1, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Learning the wrong lessons every time.
Student learned today that their summer internship at the CDC was canceled. Not the most devastating news this week, but still a sign of the shitty times.
January 31, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Student learned today that their summer internship at the CDC was canceled. Not the most devastating news this week, but still a sign of the shitty times.
“When possible, refer all matters to committees for further study and consideration. Attempt to make committees as large as possible […] Hold conferences when there is more critical work to be done […]“
Who knew that uni admin was fighting fascism all along!
www.404media.co/declassified...
Who knew that uni admin was fighting fascism all along!
www.404media.co/declassified...
Declassified CIA Guide to Sabotaging Fascism Is Suddenly Viral
The World War II-era "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" is full of steps that office workers can take to resist leadership.
www.404media.co
January 30, 2025 at 1:51 AM
“When possible, refer all matters to committees for further study and consideration. Attempt to make committees as large as possible […] Hold conferences when there is more critical work to be done […]“
Who knew that uni admin was fighting fascism all along!
www.404media.co/declassified...
Who knew that uni admin was fighting fascism all along!
www.404media.co/declassified...
Not @hbomax.bsky.social taking “The West Wing“ off air when I need my comfort show most!
January 6, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Not @hbomax.bsky.social taking “The West Wing“ off air when I need my comfort show most!
Reposted by Christina Kiel
“An attitude that ‘the show must go on’ isn’t surprising. Still, it left some New Orleanians expressing a long-standing sorrow that what’s good for the people who visit this city is always prioritized over what’s good for the people who call it home.”
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
After New Year's Day terrorist attack, New Orleans tries to balance tourism and grief
Less than 36 hours after Wednesday’s attack and before we knew the names of all of the victims, New Orleans reopened Bourbon Street to pedestrians.
www.msnbc.com
January 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
“An attitude that ‘the show must go on’ isn’t surprising. Still, it left some New Orleanians expressing a long-standing sorrow that what’s good for the people who visit this city is always prioritized over what’s good for the people who call it home.”
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Arrived in the mail today: a gorgeously illustrated, beautifully written D&D adventure with a unique premise (spoiler: everyone‘s a zombie!) by the amazing @erinthez.bsky.social Can‘t wait to play this one!
January 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Arrived in the mail today: a gorgeously illustrated, beautifully written D&D adventure with a unique premise (spoiler: everyone‘s a zombie!) by the amazing @erinthez.bsky.social Can‘t wait to play this one!
Never has there been such a textbook case of sportswashing www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/w...
FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup
Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:39 AM
Never has there been such a textbook case of sportswashing www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/w...