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On the 23rd September started IDEoPOP's Second Conference. This time the conference started with a key note speech on academic freedom by Stephanie Balme, director of @ceri-sciencespo.bsky.social. Thank you Stephanie for openning the conference with such an interesting keynote!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last week, IDEoPOP DCs @antonlucalecce.bsky.social, Ivo Joller, and Ignacio Lasheras Feijoo attended the @ecpr.bsky.social General Conference in Kraków. They presented parts of their PhD projects, sharing their research and connecting with fellow researchers from across the field🎓 #IDEoPOP

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Hakkı Taş @hakkitas.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

📣New article: Populism theory was built on Latin American and European experiences. With my friend @dwajner.bsky.social we turn to the Levant to observe how populisms unfold under conditions of hard security. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #populism #foreignpolicy #turkey #israel

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

IDEoPOP DC @benedicteanthony.bsky.social has attended two summer schools at the @weareceu.bsky.social in Vienna. The courses were on Critical Discourse Analysis and Mixed Methods using #MAXQDA. It was a very productive summer school!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

DC @simonkaack.bsky.social had the chance to attend an event at the University of Bath about the importance of academic exchange and mobility across Europe. There, he had the pleasure of introducing the #IDEoPOP network, not only to academics, but also policy makers. #MSCA #EuropeanUnion

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

At the end of June, #IDEoPOP DC @antonlucalecce.bsky.social, participated in the International Studies PhD Workshop at the Università degli Studi di Palermo. Antonlucca presented his work in progress and engaged in inspiring discussions with other researchers. Thank you to the organisers!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Yesterday, we closed the semester with very insightful discussions at the #IDEoPOP colloquium. DC Ivo Joller presented his work in progress ''Bogging Down the Swamp'' The Colloqium is a very interesting forum in which the DCs exchange impressions about their research.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Three #IDEoPOP DCs recently had the opportunity to present their ongoing research at the #EWIS Conference organized by the @europeanisa.bsky.social and hosted in İzmir, Türkiye. The workshop was an excellent opportunity to receive feedback and share ideas with other scholars from around the world.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Publication Alert 🚨 IDEoPOP PI @fabrizio-coticchia.bsky.social published a chapter in ''The War in Ukraine, NATO, and European Defence''. He explores the degree of defence policy change in Italy after the war in Ukraine. Access the full chapter here: doi.org/10.4324/9781...

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The War in Ukraine, NATO, and European Defence | Italian Perspectives

This book provides an in-depth analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war and its profound implications for European defence, examining the challenges faced by NATO and

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Last week, #IDEoPOP DC @benedicteanthony.bsky.social presented her research on conceptions of the international by #populist leaders at the @ceeisa.bsky.social Conference 2026 in Sarajevo. A week packed with intellectual conversation, stories and memory around the city's history.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Impressions from last week's #Dreiländertagung by @dvpw.bsky.social. DCs @sophiemaier.bsky.social, @simonkaack.bsky.social, Ivo Joller and Aristea Paraskewopoulos presented their projects. It was an excellent opportunity to share ongoing #IDEoPOP research and connect with other researchers.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We are proud to share this publication by our #IDEoPOP member @natsty.bsky.social on populist Euroscepticism.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

On Monday, @antonlucalecce.bsky.social organised a talk with EU professionals at @pwunifreiburg.bsky.social After interesting discussions on the challenges the EU faces, students had the opportunity to receive advice for career opportunities in Brussels Thank you very much to everyone involved!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Our PI @lesliewehner.bsky.social has recently published an article called 'Providing ontological security through analogies and metaphors: A leader approach' It explores the use of metaphors in ontological insecurity. Empirically it focuses on Nayib Bukele. Want to read more? Find the link below!

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Providing ontological security through analogies and metaphors: A leader approach | European Journal of International Security | Cambridge Core

Providing ontological security through analogies and metaphors: A leader approach

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

At this week’s IDEoPOP colloquium, @simonkaack.bsky.social presented the first chapter of his PhD dissertation. His work examines how populist leaders in India, Brazil, and Indonesia shape visions of the international order. Many thanks for the engaging presentation!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Last week, @antonlucalecce.bsky.social participated in the Brown Bag Seminar at @pwunifreiburg.bsky.social, where he presented his research. It is very nice that PhD candidates can enjoy these opportunities during their academic secondments. Thank you to the organisers and everyone involved!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

This year we are celebrating! We are proud to be part of #MSCA, named after a Polish-French scientist, who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the first person to win two!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This week, some of our IDEoPOP members held a workshop in Freiburg. They discussed the progress of their PhD dissertations, methodological challenges, and different theoretical approaches to #populism and #foreignpolicy. These exchanges provide a valuable opportunity for peer feedback!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This week, @sophiemaier.bsky.social, @corneelwey.bsky.social, @khayyamrza.bsky.social, and Christian Lequesne, exchanged impressions about the impact of populism in contemporary diplomacy with members of the @nupinytt.bsky.social These are very nice opportunities for academic exchange!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The work continues! Around half of our PhD candidates are already in their academic secondment. @corneelwey.bsky.social, currently on academic secondment in Bath, went to @qmul.bsky.social for the workshop “Studying Populism as Discourse: New Directions”.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Our PhD candidate @antonlucalecce.bsky.social has published another book review of the Handbook of European Union Governance! You can read the full article here: www.tandfonline.com/eprint/A8C3R...

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Review of Handbook of European Union Governance

Published in Journal of Contemporary European Studies (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

New publication from the IDEoPOP team! Our PhD candidate @antonlucalecce.bsky.social has just published his review of the Routledge Handbook of Populism and Foreign Policy. Access the full article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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Review of routledge handbook of populism and foreign policy

Published in Journal of Contemporary European Studies (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

New policy paper from the IDEoPOP & @iirprague.bsky.social collaboration! In this second paper, @lesliewehner.bsky.social and @simonkaack.bsky.social explore the foreign policy implications of the election of José Antonio Kast as president of Chile. Check it out!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Great event today at @sciencespo.bsky.social -hosted by @sophiemaier.bsky.social and @corneelwey.bsky.social- where @khayyamrza.bsky.social presented his doctoral research. The three researchers discussed their understanding of populism to provide different perspectives on the concept.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

''How does right-wing populism reshape foreign policy?'' New analysis by our PI @sdestradi.bsky.social with @carnegieendowment.org on the impact of right-wing populism on India's foreign policy. You can find it here: carnegieendowment.org/research/202...

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India’s Foreign Policy in the Age of Populism

Domestic mobilization, personalized leadership, and nationalism have reshaped India’s global behavior.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Great to see #IDEoPOP researchers sharing their work! Last week, DC @khayyamrza.bsky.social presented his research at the SRV Poster Session at Università di Genova. The event opened with remarks by @fabrizio-coticchia.bsky.social and featured a keynote lecture by @maurogilli.bsky.social.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

In a new episode of the #GrandTamasha podcast, our PI @sdestradi.bsky.social in conversation with @milanv.bsky.social, presents the main findings of her recently co-published book with Johannes Plagemann. Very relevant insights for #IDEoPOP and researchers working on populism and foreign policy.

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Last week, our PhD candidate Ignacio Lasheras Feijoo, delivered a lecture at Freiburg University on the regional, national, and European dimensions of populism. The lecture had a specific focus on German politics. It was a good opportunity to share research on populism with a wider audience!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

We want to draw your attention to the second lecture series of the IDEoPOP doctoral network. We held very interesting seminars on the international dimensions and effects of populism. You can find all the recordings here: ideopop.populism-internationalrelations.com/doctoral-tra...

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Lecture series II - IDEoPOP

International Dimensions and Effects of Populism Session 1Populism and International RelationsAngelos Chryssogelos (London Metropolitan University) Session 2The logics of nationalism and populism in i...

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Last week, our two PhD students, Ignacio Lasheras Feijoo and Aristea Paraskewopoulos participated in the annual DGfP Young Researchers Conference hosted at the University of Freiburg. Thank you to the organising team @judithreinbold.bsky.social @ronaldschleehauf.bsky.social and Prof. U. Wagschal!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We conclude the #IDEoPOP doctoral training with a lecture by @profannikawerner.bsky.social on radical right populist parties in the EU. The seminar provided interesting insights into the main drivers for populists alliance building in the European Parliament. Thank you for the lecture!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Today our #IDEoPOP coordinator Stephan Fouquet, delivered a lecture on the interesection between Foreign Policy, Populism, and Political Economy. The presentation advanced very interesting theoretical arguments while also provided rich empirical evidence. It is soon available in our website!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

We start the new year with an #IDEoPOP workshop on #populism and security by our PI, @fabrizio-coticchia.bsky.social. We received very interesting insights into Fabrizio's research results, particularly on the case of Italy. Thank you for the lecture! #MSCA #foreignpolicy

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Sandra Destradi @sdestradi.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

So nice to see that our early piece (with Johannes Plagemann @giga-hamburg.de) on #populism and #foreignpolicy remains among the 5 most read and 5 most cited articles in Foreign Policy Analysis! @fpajrnl.bsky.social @ideopop.bsky.social @pwunifreiburg.bsky.social

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Very relevant read for our #IDEoPOP network on the relationship between populism and regionalism. In this article, @dwajner.bsky.social explores how populists engage in regional cooperation. It was very interesting to read it!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Today we attended a lecture by #IDEoPOP PI Christian Lequesne on the political capture of foreign policy bureaucracies by populists. The lecture offered a very interesting empirical approach discussing different cases such as Poland or Brazil. #populism #diplomacy #MSCA #HorizonEurope

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Thank you dear @dwajner.bsky.social for the inspiring lecture!

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Daniel F. Wajner @dwajner.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

It was a pleasure to take part in the lecture series of The International Dimensions and Effects of Populism! Thanks to @sdestradi.bsky.social and the IDEoPOP team for having me! If you are interested in the lecture, you can find it here: ideopop.populism-internationalrelations.com/lecture-ii-4...

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Today's #IDEoPOP lecture on images, role theory and leadership trait analysis provided us with very relevant analytical tools for the study of #populism and #foreignpolicy. Thank you @lesliewehner.bsky.social, PI of the network, for delivering this insightful lecture. #MSCA #Horizon

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

One of the challenges that #IDEoPOP researchers face is the classification of populism. This newly published project offers a very relevant categorisation of populist political parties in Europe. It will surely inspire our PIs and PhD candidates!

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

As part of our lecture series on populism and foreign policy we had a workshop on the populist politicization of foreign policy today. Thank you @davidcadier.bsky.social for the interesting lecture and insightful Q&A session 😊 #Politicisation #ForeignPolicy #MSCA #DoctoralNetworks #HorizonEurope

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Today we had an inspiring lecture by our #IDEoPOP PIs Fredrik Söderbaum and @kilianspandler.bsky.social on #populism and #InternationalOrganizations. Thank you both for presenting and @pbilgin.bsky.social for chairing the session. #multilateralism #regionalism #MSCA #DoctoralNetworks #HorizonEurope

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

We are excited to share that @sdestradi.bsky.social, PI at #IDEoPOP, published an e-book on Populism and Foreign Policy together with Dr. Johannes Plagemann. The book provides a cross-regional analysis of countries such as India and Bolivia. Looking forward to reading it! #ForeignPolicy #Populism

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IDEoPOP @ideopop.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We had a very inspiring colloquium session with @kilianspandler.bsky.social today, who presented his most recent research on "Theorizing #Post-Populist #ForeignPolicy" #MSCA #DoctoralNetworks

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