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American Political Science Review @apsrjournal.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

From our FirstView: "The Representation Trap: How Minority Power Shapes Electoral Politics in India" by @feyaadallie.bsky.social. buff.ly/sEa2MlQ

APSR abstract for "The Representation Trap: How Minority Power Shapes Electoral Politics in India," by Feyaad Allie, Studying Muslim representation in India, the author shows electing a Muslim representative divides Muslim votes while consolidating Hindu votes for the majoritarian party, driven by sub-identity and super-ordinate identity mobilization. Full abstract is available in linked article.

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American Political Science Review @apsrjournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Congratulations to @adamauerbach.bsky.social, Shikhar Singh, and Tariq Thachil, winners of the Heinz I. Eulau Award for "Who Knows How to Govern? Procedural Knowledge in India's Small-Town Councils," published in the APSR. buff.ly/UQYIqeu

APSR abstract for "Who Knows How to Govern? Procedural Knowledge in India's Small-Town Councils," by Adam Auerbach, Shikhar Singh, and Tariq Thachil. Past work on local accountability in the Global South has focused on whether citizens have enough information to hold officials accountable. Drawing on fieldwork and a novel survey of small-town politicians in India, the authors show that local officials themselves often lack basic procedural knowledge of how to govern, and that this knowledge gap shapes their capacity to represent constituents. Winning office does not provide an institutionalized path to acquiring this knowledge, pointing to the need for policy solutions. Full abstract is available in linked article.

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American Political Science Review @apsrjournal.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Congratulations to @aidanmilliff.com, winner of the Rajni Kothari Award for Best Article on the Politics of South Asia for "Making Sense, Making Choices: How Civilians Choose Survival Strategies during Violence," published in the APSR. buff.ly/T5XJGpM

APSR abstract for "Making Sense, Making Choices: How Civilians Choose Survival Strategies during Violence," by Aidan Milliff, Using interviews and analysis of 509 oral histories from Indian Sikhs during the 1984 pogroms, the author shows perceived control and predictability of threats shape whether people avoid, adapt, or use disruptive survival strategies. Full abstract is available in linked article.

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Princeton Research Program in Development Economics @princetondevo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Princeton's Research Program in Development Economics (RPDE) is hiring 2 Postdoctoral Research Associates. 12-month appointment, summer 2027 start - no teaching responsibilities! Apply now: www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.... Questions? → write to rpde@princeton.edu

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Ajay Verghese @ajayverghese.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I'm excited to let you all know that Middlebury is hiring a comparativist who works on African Politics! I am the search committee chair, so hit me up with any questions you may have. Deadline is 9/1. apply.interfolio.com/188248

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Alyssa Heinze @alyssarheinze.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We are organizing a pre-conference workshop at EPSS on the Politics of South Asia. To present, discuss, or attend, please submit your info by May 13th: forms.gle/pXaKtTLifJAY... Please circulate widely! If questions, contact me, @aliz-toth.bsky.social or @simonchauchard.bsky.social!

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Akshay Dixit @akshaydixit.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

🧵New article out in the Quarterly Journal of Political Science. Munshi Sulaiman and I evaluate a novel accountability-based approach to civic education, enabling young people to hold their local authorities to account for the quality of public services. Link: www.emerald.com/qjps/article... [1/6]

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Feyaad Allie @feyaadallie.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

We will host a South Asia APSA pre-conference at Harvard on Sept 2. If you would like to present a paper, serve as a discussant, or only attend the workshop or happy hour, please submit your info by March 15 (extended deadline): forms.gle/ZDau8Jm86kJt... Feel free to circulate widely!

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Guy Grossman @guygrossman.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

The Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications to fill a postdoctoral fellowship position for the 2026-2027 academic year. A truly great gig! casi.sas.upenn.edu/casi-postdoc...

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Call for Applications: 2026-2027 Academic Year OpeningThe Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications to fill a postdoctoral fellowship positio...

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Gwyneth McClendon @gmcclendon.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Coauthors Liz Sperber, O’Brien Kaaba and I have published 3 papers about youth civic ed and political participation, based on a WhatsApp experiment and a prior in-person pilot conducted in collaboration w/ Caritas Zambia CCMG Zambia @poverty-action.bsky.social and United Council of Churches Zambia

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Tyler Simko @simko.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Looking for a postdoc in American politics? Come work with us in Ann Arbor! No obligations other than research. Preference for institutions-focused work, but we’re open to a wide range of substantive interests (including local politics!). Happy to answer any questions: apply.interfolio.com/178829

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Alice Xu @alicexu.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Excited the first paper I worked on in grad school came out @thejop.bsky.social this fall: doi.org/10.1086/734242 I find political competition causally increases deforestation by prompting politicians to weaken bureaucratic capacity. 3 fieldwork rounds,many rejections,~a decade(?) later, it’s out! 🥲

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Brian Highsmith @bhighsmith.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]

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Mashail Malik @mamalik.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

New paper in @ajpseditor.bsky.social. Is descriptive representation good for substantive representation? Why do voters stay loyal to corrupt and poorly governing ethnic parties? I argue that we ought to focus less on patronage and more on dignity concerns. Defiant pride can come at a price. 1/🧵

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Carl Müller-Crepon @carlmc.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

🚨Jobs!🚨 3-year PostDoc positions (aka Research Officers) at @lsegovernment.bsky.social to work with me on the local consequences of border change. Please reach out for questions and apply by Jan 4th to join the team and department: I’d love to hear from you! Job ad: jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...

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