chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Really happy to see this piece looking at Starmer's foreign policy legacy out with @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social In it, I argue that Starmer was a reasonably safe pair of hands who managed foreign policy, but that he lacked an overarching vision. 131
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Really happy to share a new co-authored blog, "What Politics and IR can teach Al pedagogy". This piece came out of a BISA-ISA Workshop I co-organised with Dr Hillary Briffa exploring what Politics and IR as a discipline can bring to Al Pedagogies www.duckofminerva.com/2026/06/what...duckofminerva.comWhat Politics and IR can teach AI pedagogy[Editor’s Note: This is a write-up of a workshop proceedings. It is posted under my name, but the participants wrote the piece; they are listed at the end.] If Politics and IR urgently needs to dis… 000
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Well we were waiting for some more scandalous revelations, but we were disappointed (for now). However, still shared some thoughts on the consequences of the release of the "Mandelson Files" for US-UK relations on @theconversation.com theconversation.com/mandelson-fi... 010
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Great to see this piece published by @hepi-news.bsky.social its one of the outputs from a @mybisa.bsky.social workshop organised with HillaryBriffa and @annaplunkett.bsky.social We look at the lessons #UKHE can learn on regulating #Al from global partners www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/12/16/g...hepi.ac.ukGlobal lessons for the UK: how Singapore and India are embedding AI in education - HEPIThis blog was kindly authored by Dr Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano (Research Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), Dr Gayatri Devi Pillai (Assistant Professor, HHMSPB NSS College for... 132
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 29/10/2025The BISA-ISA workshop in Newcastle was a great experience, a great opportunity to discuss ideas and collaborate with international partners outside of the US. We had great discussions on AI and pedagogy - watch this space! #BISAISA2025 010
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 15/10/2025Join us for the first ASPIRE SOTL circle on Friday! 042
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 12/10/2025We've had a great time at the inaugural BISA-ISA Workshops. Our workshop: "Al Pedagogies: Practice, Prompts and Problems in Contemporary Higher Education" had some brilliant discussions and fascinating papers! @mybisa.bsky.social 042
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 10/10/2025Great to be in Newcastle for the first day of the #BISAISA2025 conference. I'm convening the "AI Pedagogies: Practice, Prompts and Problems in Contemporary Higher Education" workshop with the brilliant Hillary Briffa. Can't wait to meet everyone! @mybisa.bsky.social 051
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 15/09/2025More new @aspirenetwork.bsky.social work! Check out this HEPI blog on the importance of the teaching track! 011
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 09/09/2025I was able to share some thoughts on the #TrumpEpsteinFiles revelations about the "Birthday Book" with the @ipaper.bsky.social looking at how Trump may respond and what this means more broadly in US politics inews.co.uk/news/world/t...inews.co.ukTrump's Epstein bombshells keep dropping. Here's what happens nextThe 'birthday book', released on Monday, included notes given to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein 020
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Great to see so many colleagues and friends at the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social online launch event today! Some great ideas shared and really exciting opportunities, if you're not a member already, Sign Up! 011
Reposted by @chrisfeathers.bsky.socialThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Please join us next week, 9th September, for our online event! Sign up here: www.aspirenetwork.uk/event-detail...aspirenetwork.ukASPIRE Network Online Welcome Event | aspirenetwork.ukFollowing our in-person launch event in June, we will be hosting a post-summer break online welcome to new members of the network in September, discussing our plans for the future, and kicking off the... 123
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 19/08/2025Great news for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on the Festival. I was lucky enough to be invited to speak on a panel last June, and it was a brilliant experience! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukYork University honoured with community award for annual festivalThe University of York is named Community University of the Year in tribute to its Festival of Ideas. 021
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 09/07/2025My new piece for @LSEpoliticsblog Looking at the legacy of Iraq in the current US-Iran conflict and the UK approach to the conflict @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social @lseusablog.bsky.social @york.ac.uk #Trump #IranlsraelConflict #Iraq blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...blogs.lse.ac.ukThe legacy of the Iraq war in the US-Iran conflict - British Politics and Policy at LSEThe recent bombing of Iran by the US brought to the surface questions that echo the Iraq war: the politicisation of intelligence, the UK-US "special relationship", and the limits of international law. 021
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Trump's strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and apparent willingness to get even more involved in the Middle East has started a split in the MAGA-verse. Here's my take on why this is emerging and what it means #Trump #Iran #IranlsraelConflict blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...blogs.lse.ac.ukAfter years of calling for an end to forever wars, Trump’s Iran strikes are splitting his supporters over America’s role in the world | USAPPTrump’s strikes are a challenge for his administration’s foreign policy narratives. 010
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Very happy to see my book "The Road to War in lraq: Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis" on show at the @mybisa.bsky.social #bisa2025 050
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Great to speak to the #BISA2025 Teaching and Learning cafe about the research project we are planning with the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social network, thanks @mybisa.bsky.social 032
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 09/06/2025We had a brilliant #aspirelaunch today, Teaching track academics from across the UK came together to discuss how we can work together and innovate in this space We began with a roundtable with the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social board, sharing our vision and the motivation behind the network 132
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 08/06/2025It was great to speak to the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social about the Trump administration's use of disinformation and the impact this has on American demand, political opposition, and the wider world 021
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Great day at the CPP-TPTN conference at UCL today, fascinating presentations and invigorating discussions! Thanks @uclcpp.bsky.social 131
Reposted by @chrisfeathers.bsky.socialThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Three weeks until our launch! Have you signed up yet?! 044
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 09/05/2025CfP: Join us for "Al Pedagogies: Practice, Prompts and Problems in Contemporary Higher Education" a workshop exploring how Al is reshaping pedagogy and higher education. Co-convened by Hilary Briffa and me for the ISA/BISA workshop https: //www.isanet.org|Conferences /BISA-1SA-Newcastle -2025/Call 000
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Check out the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social launch event! We're an organisation that advocates for Teaching and Scholarship staff in Politics and IR, organising all sorts of events to help our members. Watch this space, hope to see people at the launch! 031
Reposted by @chrisfeathers.bsky.socialUK in a Changing Europe @ukandeu.bsky.social · 27/04/2025🇪🇺 Brexit gave the UK the freedom to diverge from EU regulations 🤔 But why has regulatory reform proved so difficult? 📺 Find out next week with @jreland.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social sky.social @drsarahhall.bsky.social @dgbailey.bsky.social & Neil Ross👇ukandeu.ac.ukUKICE Lunch Hour: Regulating after Brexit - UK in a changing EuropeJoin our expert panel online as they discuss why regulating after Brexit has proved so difficult. 3127
Reposted by @chrisfeathers.bsky.socialDepartment of Politics and International Relations @uoypolitics.bsky.social · 22/04/2025@chrisfeathers.bsky.social has published his first book; The Road to War in Iraq: Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis. You can find out more here link.springer.com/book/10.1007...link.springer.comThe Road to War in Iraq: Comparative Foreign Policy AnalysisThis book combines three Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) models to explain both how and why the USA and UK decided to invade Iraq in 2003. 011
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Great to speak to @france24.com about #Trump and #Meloni meeting to discuss the #TrumpTariffs #Meloni has taken role of EU-US bridge, and #Trump admin seems receptive, but looks unlikely it will result in anything. She did avoid potential pitfall on Russia Ukraine 010
Reposted by @chrisfeathers.bsky.socialProfessor Rose Gann @rosegann.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Great to see our ✨ ‘Joy of the Teaching Track’ ✨article is now out. Thanks to all co-authors especially @drcathyelliott.bsky.social for inspiring and leading this project. @mlebourdon.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social @journalpolitics.bsky.social 196
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 15/04/2025For anyone at #psa25 today, if you're a T&S academic interested in teaching and sharing ideas with colleagues, join the @aspirenetwork.bsky.social network today! www.aspirenetwork.ukaspirenetwork.ukHome | aspirenetwork.uk 012
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 14/04/2025I'm delighted to announce that my book "The Road to War in Iraq: a Comparative Foreign Policy Analysis" has just been published with @Palgrave - check it out here: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...link.springer.comThe Road to War in Iraq: Comparative Foreign Policy AnalysisThis book combines three Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA) models to explain both how and why the USA and UK decided to invade Iraq in 2003. 220
Reposted by @chrisfeathers.bsky.socialDepartment of Politics and International Relations @uoypolitics.bsky.social · 10/04/2025New article by @chrisfeathers.bsky.social on The Critic is out today: thecritic.co.uk/britain-shou...thecritic.co.ukBritain should welcome the death of the Special Relationship | Chris Featherstone | The Critic MagazineThe recent furore surrounding the Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on over 180 trading partners has reignited the debate over the existence of the so-called “Special Relationship”. 021
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 10/04/2025My new piece for @TheCriticMag argue that the UK has to seize the opportunity to finally put the "Special Relationship" myth to bed, and stop expecting more from our US Allies thecritic.co.uk/britain-shou... #Tariffs #TariffWar #TrumpTariffsthecritic.co.ukBritain should welcome the death of the Special Relationship | Chris Featherstone | The Critic MagazineThe recent furore surrounding the Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on over 180 trading partners has reignited the debate over the existence of the so-called “Special Relationship”. 010
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 05/04/2025The UK managed to avoid more painful #tariffs, but the UK approach to #Trump seems to be focused on future negotiations. Problem is, the #Trump admin has said there won't be more talks, and there's little pressure on them to really talk with the UK 000
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 04/04/2025My new piece for LSE US Politics blog. Looking at the tariff announcement as the epitome of Trump's approach, and how European leaders can deal with him 011
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 03/04/2025One thing that really stands out from the 417-page document that the #UKGovt has published on potential targets for UK #tariffs is just how many agricultural products they have identified as targets - well over 30 pages! (Yes, I am boring enough to have read part of the list) 020
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Great to speak to @france24.com about the #TrumpTariffTradeWar This announcement has shocked US allies, and unified the EU agenda 000
chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Because the #signalchat wasn't mind-blowingly stupid enough! www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...washingtonpost.comWaltz and staff used Gmail for government communications, officials sayTrump’s national security adviser is trying to manage his way out of a crisis. But new revelations about his team’s operational security are piling up in the inbox. 010
Reposted by @chrisfeathers.bsky.socialThe ASPIRE Network @aspirenetwork.bsky.social · 01/04/2025🔊Thrilled to announce the ASPIRE Network and our upcoming launch event at King's on 9th June. ASPIRE is a UK-based network for teaching-track academic in Politics & IR. Learn more, register for the launch event, and join the network on our site: www.aspirenetwork.ukaspirenetwork.ukHome | aspirenetwork.uk 178
