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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

📣 Call for Papers - Special issue on Peacemaking, Recognition, and the Politics of Statehood in Protracted Conflicts! We invite contributions that examine the relationship between peacemaking and recognition from multiple perspectives! See details below. Deadline: 30 June 2026!

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I am pleased to announce that my latest book, 'Counter-Peace: Tactical Blockages to Peace and Strategic Risks for the International System', co-authored with Oliver P. Richmond and Sandra Pogodda, is now published as open access (🔓) with @academic.oup.com! academic.oup.com/book/62544

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Counter-Peace: Tactical Blockages to Peace and Strategic Risks for the International System

Abstract. This book offers a novel explanation for why peace processes around the world have increasingly stagnated, backslid, or collapsed. Drawing on a w

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Muhamet Brajshori @mbrajshori.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

In my latest book review, I discuss @gezimvisoka.bsky.social & @rameshg.bsky.social “Sub-State Recognition: The Politics of Recognition from Below”, a powerful challenge to the state-centric orthodoxy of recognition and a major contribution to sovereignty studies. www.tandfonline.com/eprint/RRISX...

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Sub-State Recognition: The Politics of Recognition from Below

Published in Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies (Ahead of Print, 2025)

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Heidelberg Center for American Studies @hcaheidelberg.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

We are kicking off the new winter semester with a lecture by Dr. Gezim Visoka from Dublin City University on "The fate of contested states in transactional international relations".👀 📍 HCA, Atrium 🕰️ October 23rd, 6:15 p.m. This lecture is part of the Baden-Württemberg Seminar fall programme.

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FPA Journal @fpajrnl.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Visoka and Brajshori (2025) show that aspirant states like Kosovo use protean power—adaptability, innovation, and improvisation—to navigate barriers to recognition and gain partial legitimacy in international organizations. academic.oup.com/fpa/article/...

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

New open-access article in the Foreign Policy Analysis journal. It examines how aspirant states seeking membership in international organisations navigate, and even penetrate, the conservative multilateral order! academic.oup.com/fpa/article/... @mbrajshori.bsky.social | @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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Dean Rusk International Law Center @deanruskintlaw.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Happening today, Thursday, September 4th at 12pm EST on Zoom: World Affairs Council of Atlanta presents "Defining Statehood: Law, Legitimacy, and Global Power", featuring @ugaschooloflaw.bsky.social Professor and Center Faculty Co-Director @dianemarieamann.bsky.social (1/4)

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

New book coming out in early 2026 with Oxford University Press! After five years of collaboration, it is fantastic to see the book come to life!

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Muhamet Brajshori @mbrajshori.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Meine Rezension zu @gezimvisoka.bsky.social Buch “The Derecognition of States” ist soeben in @sudosteuropa.bsky.social Mitteilungen (04/2025) erschienen. Das Buch bietet eine wegweisende Analyse der Aberkennung als diplomatische Praxis, die Staaten mit begrenzter Anerkennung prägt.

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Muhamet Brajshori @mbrajshori.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

In the latest issue of The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, I reviewed @gezimvisoka.bsky.social book “The Derecognition of States”, a pioneering work on the politics and practice of derecognition in International Relations. brill.com/view/journal...

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Will recognition of Palestine as a state make a real difference? Piece by DCU's Dr Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social for @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social. Read here: launch.dcu.ie/45BR4J7 #RTEBrainstorm

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

What does it actually mean to recognise a state - and who gets to decide? DCU's Dr Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social joined the @newstalkfm.bsky.social Daily Podcast with Ciara Doherty to discuss state recognition. Listen to the interview here: launch.dcu.ie/4lyGMOZ

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Will recognition of Palestine as a state make a real difference? The growing wave of recognition of Palestine marks a strategic turning point which could open new opportunities for Palestinian statehood, writes @gezimvisoka.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Will recognition of Palestine as a state make a real difference?

The growing wave of recognition of Palestine marks a strategic turning point which could open new opportunities for Palestinian statehood

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International Affairs @iajournal.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

☀️ The wait is over: our summer reading list 2025 is here! Explore our recommended selection of books, reviewed in International Affairs, to keep you company this summer: medium.com/internationa...

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The International Affairs summer reading list 2025

There is nothing quite like spending the summer lost within the pages of a great book — or ten. Every year, Book Reviews Editor Mariana…

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

A new review of 'The Derecognition of States' is published today in the International Affairs journal. "Visoka makes a pioneering contribution that addresses a critical gap in IR theory and encourages readers to explore the topic further." - Aleksandra Spalińska. doi.org/10.1093/ia/i...

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I am delighted to announce that I've been appointed as an Associate Member of the Department of Politics and International Relations at Oxford University. I look forward to strengthening research collaborations and publishing with Oxford’s world-class scholars!

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Congratulations to Yameema Mitha and her supervisor, Prof. John Doyle for successfully defending the thesis titled ‘The Portrayal of Pakistan and Pakistanis in Indian Hindi Cinema’! The thesis was examined by Prof. Jakub Zajaczkowski (University of Warsaw) & Dr Erika Biagini.

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Looking forward to attending and presenting at #WPSRKS2025 tomorrow. Thanks to Kosovo President for the invitation! wpsforum-rks.org/wp-content/u...

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Anyone interested in applying to @dublincityuni.bsky.social for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship? I am open to mentoring projects in the following areas: - Diplomacy and State Recognition - Peace and Conflict Studies - Transitional Justice and Political Activism shorturl.at/03daY

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MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships enhance the creative and innovative potential of researchers holding a PhD and who wish to acquire new skills through advanced training, international, interdisciplinary ...

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DCU Research @dcuresearch.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

A great deal is known about the recognition of states, but less is known about why and how states withdraw recognition of other partially recognised states. Dr Gëzim Visoka's new book 'The Derecognition of States', launched this week, addresses this ambiguity: www.dcu.ie/humanities-a...

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Presenting online tomorrow at the Conference "Kosovo’s Perspectives: Normalization, NATO and the EU" organised by Prishtina Insitute for Political Studies and Humanitarian Dialogue Centre.

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Kosovo News @kosovonews.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Kenya has officially recognized the independence of Kosovo Kenya becomes the first country to recognize Kosovo since Israel in 2021 and the 118th overall Kenya with an estimated population of more than 52 million Kenya is the 27th-most-populous country in the world and 7th most populous in Africa

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Congratulations to Prof. Roger Mac Ginty for receiving the 2025 ISA-Peace Studies Section Distinguished Scholar award! I have been lucky to work with him over the years and this is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contribution to peace and conflict studies!

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Peace News Network @peacenewsnet.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

New Article Spotlight: Kosovo’s Long Path to Lasting Peace One year after #Kosovo celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of its de facto independence, the country still struggles to secure peace. @gezimvisoka.bsky.social @dublincityuni.bsky.social Read here:

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Looking forward to stimulating discussions at #ISA2025 in Chicago! Check my presentations and drop me a message if you like to meet!

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Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) @deli-dcu.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

📸 A full house at @dublincityuni.bsky.social's new Polaris building for our high-level conference on The Role of the Council of Europe in the Pursuit of Peace, Justice & Accountability in Ukraine. Distinguished speakers are engaging in critical discussions on justice and accountability for Ukraine.

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Thanks to Rina Limoni (@rinel.bsky.social) host of the Diasporas Speaking Podcast (@diasporaspeaking.bsky.social) for inviting me to discuss my work, including my lastest book 'The Derecognition of States' (shorturl.at/W84TZ) open.spotify.com/episode/2nPp... @dcuresearch.bsky.social

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Kosovo and Statehood: The Battle for Recognition and the Fight Against De-recognition

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The Diasporas Speaking Podcast @diasporaspeaking.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

Happy to announce the next episode of Diasporas Speaking and conclude our February mini-series: Kosovo and Statehood: The Battle for Recognition and the Fight Against De-recognition with Dr Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social #Kosovo #Kosova #Shqip #Diaspora #DiasporasSpeaking

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Some photos from last night’s book launch. It was great to have Prof Richard Caplan of Oxford University as the keynote speaker. Also grateful to DCU colleagues, John Doyle, Derek Hand, & Tanya Ní Mhuirthile for helping w/ this event! Get the book here: press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-...

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Andrew Forde @drandrewforde.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🚨Register to attend the DCU/DFA Conference on the Role of the Council of Europe in the pursuit of peace, justice and accountability In Ukraine at Dublin City University or Online on 27 February. We've received huge interest so don't miss it! www.linkedin.com/posts/anford...

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Andrew Forde on LinkedIn: 🚨Register to attend the DCU/DFA Conference on the Role of the Council of…

🚨Register to attend the DCU/DFA Conference on the Role of the Council of Europe in the pursuit of peace, justice and accountability In Ukraine at Dublin City…

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Navigating War and Violence Conference 2025 @nwavc2025.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

#CfP We are delighted to announce the two-day conference ‘Navigating War and Violence in 20th Century Ireland’ under the auspices of DCU's School of History and Geography! It will take place on 4–5 April 2025 at St. Patrick’s Campus, DCU. Call for Papers is open - see below for details.

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Lijphart @lijphart.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

And another new book with a beautiful cover. This time not on "recognition" of states but "derecognition". It's about #taiwan , #westernsahara , #abkhazia , #southossetia and #kosovo ! I cannot wait to read this book of @gezimvisoka.bsky.social #self-determination @jamietrinidad.bsky.social

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Dublin European Law Institute (DELI) @deli-dcu.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

We are delighted to announce that Mairead McGuinness, the outgoing EU Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and #CMU will join us for a keynote speech at the PROSPER conference. Read more and register: mailchi.mp/dcu/keynote-...

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Looking forward to a productive discussion today at #EUI discussing peace and counter-infrastructures. Thanks @jdzankic.bsky.social for the invitation and for co-organising it! www.eui.eu/events?id=57...

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War and infrastructure

Join this workshop to discuss how infrastructure influences conflict, security, and peacebuilding dynamics.

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

In Florence, for a workshop at @eui-eu.bsky.social on war and infrastructure! Great meeting in person, @artanmustafa.bsky.social, Kosovo’s leading scholar on social policy, and first Jean-Monnett fellow from the country here!

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Friends, The Univesity of Michigan Press (@uofmpress.bsky.social) have their holiday sale. With promo code HOLIDAY24 you can get < The Derecognition of States > for only $17.48. press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-...

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Gëzim Visoka @gezimvisoka.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Two forthcoming chapters that aim to serve as reference works on state recognition, derecognition, and normalisation and statehood agreements.

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