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V-Dem Institute @vdeminstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📢 Job opportunity! University of Gothenburg is recruiting 25 early-career researchers through the 𝗚𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. The Department of Political Science, home of V-Dem, is 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟭-𝟮 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀. 📅 Apply by October 30, 2026 at direc.to/pmUP #PoliticalScienceJobs

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Amanda Bittner @bittner.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Beyond excited to announce that the newest edition of PUBLIC OPINION, written by Rosalee Clawson, Zoe Oxley, and ME(!!) is available now! This book is filled with lots of cool material geared towards undergrads, super proud! Find the book here: collegepublishing.sagepub.com/products/pub...

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Today April 7th marks the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda: www.unesco.org/en/days/tuts... Is it too much to hope that we remember -and learn- from our past?

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International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi

7 April

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

"Embassies are told to recruit local influencers, academics and community leaders abroad to carry counter-propaganda messaging, an approach designed to make American-funded narratives feel locally organic rather than centrally directed." www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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US directs American embassies to wage campaign against foreign ‘hostility’ – with Musk’s help

Cable signed by Marco Rubio and seen by Guardian suggests staff work with Pentagon psychological operations unit

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NTV News @ntvnewsnl.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Issues & Answers: MUN professor Angela Carter and student Grace Fitzpatrick discuss the need for an equitable green energy transition, while MUNFA president Lisa Moore discusses underfunding of the university ntv.ca/features/iss...

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Great thread as to why sustained, visible protests and opposition matter

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Given how often I presented recently on demographic changes, internal migration and security in China, I figured I may as well write about it! populationandsecurity.com/the-great-de...

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The Great Demographic Reversal: China’s Population Crisis and Its Security Fallout – Population and Security

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CSN-RÉC @csnrec.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

3 job postings, Canada Impact+ Research Chairs University of Manitoba *Climate-related Disasters and Community Resilience *Environment, Climate Resilience, and the Arctic and the Law *Political Theory csn-rec.ca/job-postings... @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social

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Elizabeth N. Saunders @profsaunders.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

📣📣📣Announcing...Chalkboard Politics @chalkboardpolitics.bsky.social, a podcast by students, for students (and their teachers). Written, edited, and mixed by the students at @siwpscolumbia.bsky.social and distributed by @goodauth.bsky.social. 1/ www.podbean.com/media/share/...

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Sarah J. Martin @eatingpolitics.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

In St. John's? Interested in AI? The Department of Political Science is honoured to host alumni @parismarx.com! Becoming an AI Critic Friday November 21st, 2025 2:30-4pm MUNL, Arts and Administration Bdg, Room AA 1043, Co-sponsored with @munlgeog.bsky.social

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

* please share* The PoliSci dept at MUN in St. John's NL, Canada is inviting appl. for Canada Excellence Research Chair/Comparative Democratic Resilience in the Global South. Senior folks (incl. int'l appl!) w expertise on Africa & LA encouraged to apply. Deadline: December 14 shorturl.at/I74RL

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Journal of Peace Research @jpeaceresearch.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

New UCDP data release! In the 2024 update from the @ucdp.bsky.social, organised violence remained alarmingly high, with 61 state-based conflicts and nearly 160,000 recorded fatalities.

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

How many ridings have yet to be called now?? It's getting late here in NL!

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Patrick Leblond (he/il) @prleblond.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

More than 100 experts have signed our open letter calling for a royal commission on securing Canada’s future to devise a comprehensive and coherent action plan for the next 10-20 years. Thank you! The list can be found here: uniweb.uottawa.ca/sites/Open-L.... policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/ma...

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Open letter to the next prime minister: We need a royal commission on Canada’s future

Canada thrived within a U.S.-led liberal international order after the Second World War, but that era is over. Our economic and security policies must evolve to meet modern threats.

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Tom Pepinsky @tompepinsky.com · 07/04/2025

So. I wrote a dissertation on how economic crises can lead to the breakdown of authoritarian regimes. Here are three key point to keep in mind as you watch the news this week 🧵

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Economic Crises and the Breakdown of Authoritarian Regimes

Cambridge Core - Asian Studies - Economic Crises and the Breakdown of Authoritarian Regimes

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Erica Chenoweth @chenoweth.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Lately I've seen many references to the 3.5% rule. A few years ago I pulled together this Q&A on potential uses and misuses of this statistic. www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/defaul...

The cover page for a discussion paper called "Questions, Answers, and Some Cautionary Updates Regarding the 3.5% Rule" by Erica Chenoweth. In the image, peaceful protesters can be seen in front of the US Capitol building.

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

What did St Pierre and Miquelon do to the US?? Now really curious to know what they export to the US...

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Colleagues at UOttawa have penned the following open letter to the Next PM, calling for a Royal Commission on Securing Canada’s Future. Please consider adding your name! uniweb.uottawa.ca/network/prof...

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Open Letter-Royal Commission on Securing Canada's Future

Explore the information of the Website profile for Open Letter-Royal Commission on Securing Canada's Future in Uniweb.

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🇨🇦 Bernice Hillier 🇨🇦 @bernicecb.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

‼️Bookmark this website. ‼️ Elections Canada has an ElectoFacts page so you can check whether the info you're seeing about federal elections is true or not. If YOU see info that you think is inaccurate or misleading, email: electofaits-electofacts@elections.ca #cdnpoli www.elections.ca/content.aspx...

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Mary Fernando M.D. 🇨🇦 @maryfernando.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

My young adult son is in 🇬🇧and immediately registered to vote from abroad. This is an indication of the excitement about the federal election - it’s go time! Please share link with Canadians abroad - time is ticking. #Vote #Carney travel.gc.ca/travelling/l...

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Elections (voting from abroad) - Travel.gc.ca

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 04/03/2025

Get your Canadian news directly from the sources 🇨🇦

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Luc Turgeon @lturgeon.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🚨C'est le temps de mettre en nomination un.e collègues ou encore un.e de vos professeur.e.s pour un prix de la Société québécois de science politique. Date limite: 1er avril. Prix d'excellence en recherche: sqsp.uqam.ca/prix-et-bour... Prix de l'enseignement: sqsp.uqam.ca/prix-et-bour...

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Prix d’excellence – Société québécoise de science politique (SQSP)

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Charlie Angus @charlieangus104.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

You are making a big difference in standing up to tyranny. Your decision to cancel the family trip to the United States is freaking them out. As Donald insults our nation, businesses are watching our tourism dollars dry up. Boycott all trips to the United States. www.thetravel.com/us-travel-as...

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U.S. Travel Association Warns of Economic Tourism Disaster After Thousands of Canadian Tourists Cancel Trips in Protest

While Proposed Tariffs Against Canada Are Now Paused, Canadian Travel Agencies Already Witnessing Retaliation in Form of Canceled Trips

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

It's not too late to recognize and amplify the work of outstanding women doing groundbreaking work in international security. Consider nominating yourself or others for the WIIS-C emerging leader award (for students/ people starting in the field) or the inspirational leader award.

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

@popandsec.bsky.social and Women in International Security Canada are partnering for a 3rd year for its blog writing competition. Submit a blog post (max 1000 words) in En/Fr on a topic related to women, gender and security. populationandsecurity.com Deadline: Feb 15

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Now more than ever, it is important to amplify the work of outstanding women doing groundbreaking work in international security. Nominate awesome folks (or yourself!) for the #WIIS-C emerging leader award, or the inspirational leader award. https: //forms.gle/MixY5Cnu8khVk6NG7 Deadline: Feb 25

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Just discovered #mozartinthejungle and cannot recommend it enough. I knew nothing about classical music and now have lots of thoughts about oboes. Reminds me of #treme, and its love of jazz/ New Orleans food. Any suggestions for more TV series like these to take a pause from current chaos?

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🇨🇦 CPSA ACSP 🇨🇦 @cpsa-acsp.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

🙏Our hearty & enthusiastic appreciation for the great number of engaging proposals we received! #CPSA_ACSP25

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

In case your timeline ( or your mind?) needed a palate cleanser

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ISA-Canada @isa-canada.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Our Graduate Student Paper Prize remains open for submissions! Please submit to colinchia@uvic.ca by December 1.

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Kelly Blidook @kblidook.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Postdoctoral position: We’re hiring! If you know someone who is near completion or has completed a PhD, & who has a strong understanding of Canadian Parliament & MPs, please pass this along to them. tinyurl.com/bdf6mhd9

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

My Memorial Uni students and I are so excited to host @stephrschwartz.bsky.social @lmourad.bsky.social, Yvonne Su and Megan Bradley for a virtual conversation on Forced Migration & International security on November 25, 2pm EST. #wiis-canada members also invited to join! Contact me to register.

Provides headshots of the 4 experts as well as a brief bio

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Isabelle Cote @isaluciecote.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hi everyone, the program committee for the annual conference of the Canadian Polisci conference is looking forward to welcoming you at George Brown Vollege in Toronto June 3-5, 2025. I have started to develop the following cpsa2025 starter pack. Please add to it! go.bsky.app/UVTszj2

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