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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Sharing my Political Science Quarterly essay on @rachelmyrick.bsky.social's terrific book on polarization and international politics. The essay highlights key takeaways from the book, proposes ways to build on its research, and discusses possible remedies to polarization. tinyurl.com/h96pwf6u

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How Polarization Weakens the Foreign Policy of Democracies

Abstract. In Polarization and International Politics: How Extreme Partisanship Threatens Global Stability, Rachel Myrick provides a groundbreaking and comp

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Sharing new article with @hanaattia.bsky.social in @fpajrnl.bsky.social on factors that influence Congressional action to impose sanctions on other countries. We find Congress is responsive to both domestic interest groups and international conditions when acting on sanctions. tinyurl.com/2w4pyevf

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The Domestic and International Sources of Legislative Action on Economic Sanctions

Abstract. When does the U.S. Congress move to impose sanctions on foreign countries? While prior research highlights Congress’s influence on sanctions poli

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FPA Journal @fpajrnl.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🚨NEW ARTICLE🚨 Attia and Tama (2026) investigate factors shaping approval of sanctions legislation in the US Congress between 1987 and 2014, finding that legislators are responsive to international contexts when proposing and approving sanctions. doi.org/10.1093/fpa/...

Title: The Domestic and International Sources of Legislative Action on Economic Sanctions
Abstract: When does the U.S. Congress move to impose sanctions on foreign countries? While prior research highlights Congress’s influence on sanctions policy, little is known about what drives legislators to act. This paper investigates factors driving the introduction and approval of sanctions legislation, arguing that the factors shaping sanctions policymaking vary across the different stages of the legislative process. Using a dataset of U.S. sanctions legislation from 1987 to 2014, we run a series of logistic regressions to analyze this two-staged process. While prior work emphasizes the role of domestic interests in driving legislative behavior on sanctions, we find that legislators are also responsive to international conditions. Our analysis shows that legislators are more likely to propose sanctions against countries violating international norms or threatening global security, but less likely to approve them when those countries are major recipients of U.S. exports.

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🎙️ "Polarization incentivizes other countries to interfere in U.S. elections." SIS professor @jordantama.bsky.social on how domestic #polarization is affecting American elections, foreign policy, and making the U.S. a less reliable partner abroad. Listen now 🔗 big-world.captivate.fm/listen

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Episode 92: America at 250

SIS professor Jordan Tama on what the founders would think of U.S. foreign policy today, the impacts of polarization, and the withdrawal of soft power.

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🎙️ “Hard power can't limit climate change. It can't reduce poverty. It can't help manage the rise of AI.” On the eve of America's 250th, SIS professor @jordantama.bsky.social makes the case for why #softpower matters, now more than ever. Listen now 🔗 bit.ly/4eFvBSY #America250

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Episode 92: America at 250

SIS professor Jordan Tama on what the founders would think of U.S. foreign policy today, the impacts of polarization, and the withdrawal of soft power.

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American University School of International Service @ausis.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

As America readies to mark 250 years this July 4th, SIS professor @jordantama.bsky.social traces U.S. #foreignpolicy from the founders' vision to today and weighs in on what's truly unprecedented about this moment. Listen to Big World, wherever you get your podcasts 🔗 bit.ly/4eFvBSY

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Episode 92: America at 250

SIS professor Jordan Tama on what the founders would think of U.S. foreign policy today, the impacts of polarization, and the withdrawal of soft power.

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

From April 2026 - Elite Misperceptions in Foreign Policy - cup.org/4cmGwBb - @jkertzer.bsky.social, Joshua Busby, Jonathan Monten, @jordantama.bsky.social & @ckafura.bsky.social #OpenAccess

BJPolS abstract from a research paper discussing domestic politics in international relations, focusing on American public opinion from 2004-23. The paper highlights how foreign policy elites misinterpret public opinion, perceiving it as more isolationist. The study uses paired surveys of elites and non-elites...

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International Studies Association @isanet.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

How can #IR #Scholars conduct policy & public engagement responsibly? Join @jordantama.bsky.social, @susannacampbell.bsky.social, @oliverkaplan.bsky.social for a virtual course on pursuing partnerships with #Practitioners to create & share #Academic #Research. Open to all. Register: buff.ly/iPPqhXb

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Joshua Kertzer @jkertzer.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

🚨 Now out in @bjpols.bsky.social w @busbyj2.bsky.social @jordantama.bsky.social @ckafura.bsky.social: Do American foreign policy elites know what the public wants? Partnering with @global-affairs.bsky.social, we show that elites systematically misread the room 🧵 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

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International Studies Association @isanet.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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British Journal of Political Science @bjpols.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

NEW - Elite Misperceptions in Foreign Policy - cup.org/4cmGwBb - @jkertzer.bsky.social, Joshua Busby, Jonathan Monten, @jordantama.bsky.social & @ckafura.bsky.social #OpenAccess

BJPolS abstract of a research paper discussing the perception gap between elites and public opinion on foreign policy based on surveys of American elites and the public. It highlights a tendency for elites to view public opinion as more isolationist, impacting foreign policy decisions.

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Glad to be part of this new @ispjournal.bsky.social Forum on strengthening the societal impact of research, available open access. Thanks Louise Olsson, Sarah Dorr, and Birthe Einen for leading the effort. cc: @sisresearch.bsky.social, @bridgingthegap.bsky.social academic.oup.com/isp/article/...

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Applications for our 2026 New Era Workshop (NEW) for PhD students are now live! Apps close May 3rd at 11:59pm MT. NEW will be held Sept 24-26, 2026 at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. For more information and to apply, visit our website

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NEW — Bridging the Gap

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sisresearch.bsky.social @sisresearch.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Our third article highlight newsletter of the year is out! Check out the featured articles from @ausis.bsky.social Dept. of Foreign Policy and Global Security professors @willakoto.bsky.social, Joshua Rovner, and @jordantama.bsky.social.

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Nikolas Gvosdev @fpriorbis.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

@jordantama.bsky.social noting Chicago Council report that a "strong base of public support exists for a different foreign policy vision." The Carnegie Council looked at what that might envision in a series of focus groups between 2017 and 2020: www.linkedin.com/posts/nikola...

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The American Political Environment Is Ripe for a New Foreign Policy Vision | Nikolas Gvosdev

"A strong base of public support exists for a different foreign policy vision." This was one of the conclusions of a 2017-2020 project on U.S. global engagement run by the Carnegie Council for Ethics ...

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

In conjunction with major new @global-affairs.bsky.social report on public's foreign policy views over past 50 years, sharing here my commentary on where public stands now. Key takeaway: Strong base of support exists for new approach to world that foregrounds cooperation. bit.ly/45D5UPk

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The American Political Environment Is Ripe for a New Foreign Policy Vision

Fifty years of Chicago Council on Global Affairs polling reveals significant reservoirs of cross-party agreement and a strong base of public support for a more cooperative approach to world affairs.

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

So appreciative of the generous support from our funders and full of anticipation for an exciting set of programs and initiatives under the new grants! cc: @sisresearch.bsky.social

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Tim Heinkelmann-Wild @heinkelmann-wild.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Happy to be part of the topical special issue ‘Still a Reliable Ally?’ about #Trump 2.0, edited by @atlanticboeller.bsky.social & Jakob Wiedekind: link.springer.com/journal/1239...

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Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) @ripilab.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

RIPIL Director @susannacampbell.bsky.social and @jordantama.bsky.social discuss the evolution of efforts to connect research and policy on international issues in a chapter titled "Bridging the Gap in International Relations" as part of the new Handbook of International Relations. Link below!

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Handbook of International Relations

‘Cameron G. Thies has done a remarkable job of assembling a rich collection of contributions to the Handbook of International Relations. Both broad and deep, the diversity of coverage provides an exce...

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

American University is currently hiring two faculty positions in international affairs! Assistant Professor, International Security: www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/deta... Assistant Professor, Economic Security jobs.chronicle.com/job/37868709...

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

The University at Albany, SUNY Center for Policy Research is seeking a one-year post doctoral research fellow for the Project on International Security, Commerce, & Economic Statecraft (PISCES). Position to start early September! www.cpr-pisces.org/postdoc-rese...

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PISCES Post-Doctoral Research Fellow — Project on International Security, Commerce, and Economic Statecraft

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

It was great having you be part of the workshop!

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Lawfare @lawfaremedia.org · 28/05/2025

Sanctions are likely to remain an attractive foreign policy tool for Congress because they tend to have bipartisan support and are relatively easy to pass. @jordantama.bsky.social gives some recommendations for how Congress can make sanctions more effective. www.lawfaremedia.org/article/how-...

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How Congress Can Shape America’s Use of Economic Sanctions

Congress can guide and constrain key aspects of U.S. foreign policy through careful legislating and vigorous oversight on sanctions.

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

With many Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill calling for new sanctions on Russia, sharing here my new @lawfaremedia.org piece on how Congress can best influence US foreign policy through sanctions legislation cc: @ausis.bsky.social @bridgingthegap.bsky.social tinyurl.com/congressands...

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How Congress Can Shape America’s Use of Economic Sanctions

Congress can guide and constrain key aspects of U.S. foreign policy through careful legislating and vigorous oversight on sanctions.

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

PhD students – we'd love to get an application from you!

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Applications for the 2025 New Era Workshop (NEW) are now open! NEW is an annual three-day training program for PhD students in international affairs and related disciplines, held September 25-27, 2025 at the University of Denver! Applications and more info can be found on our website. Please share!

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NEW — Bridging the Gap

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Michael Hoffman @leboncondorcet.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

GAO wants you to know: This watchdog stands guard

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Dani Gilbert @danigilbert.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

🚨 Calling all alumni of Bridging the Gap programming… Check your email! We’ve just sent you a survey, and we’d love your input. Let @bridgingthegap.bsky.social know if you didn’t receive it, and feel free to ask @miweintraub83.bsky.social & me any questions. Thanks so much in advance!!

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Visit us during the BTG reception tonight at 8:00pm in the Hilton Waldorf room to learn more about RAPS! #ISA2025

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We looking forward to connecting with many of you at ISA in Chicago in a few days! Please join us at the BTG reception Monday 8:00-9:00pm in the Hilton's Waldorf Room. Safe travels to those attending!

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Junior Americanist Workshop Series @jawspolisci.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

There's *a lot going on at the moment* in American politics... Which makes it all the more important to join us next Wednesday, February 19, from *3:30-4:30 PM ET* for the next session on Congress and Foreign Policy featuring @fgawehns.bsky.social! Register here: american.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

BTG team member Jordan Tama recently published this piece with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on how Congress can check the president in foreign policy. Check it out at the link below! carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

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Congress Can Check the President on Foreign Policy—Even Under Trump

Some Republican lawmakers may be willing to join with Democrats in efforts to preserve core elements of internationalism.

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Although Trump looks like an unstoppable force, Congress is still capable of constraining aspects of his foreign policy. I explain how in this new @carnegieendowment.org commentary carnegieendowment.org/emissary/202...

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Congress Can Check the President on Foreign Policy—Even Under Trump

Some Republican lawmakers may be willing to join with Democrats in efforts to preserve core elements of internationalism.

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 2025 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞! Know anyone who could use tools and networks to disseminate policy-relevant academic research? Now's the time! Applications close Sunday 1/26@11:59pm MT www.bridgingthegapproject.org/ipsi

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

With new Congress in place and Trump about to return to presidency, sharing here recent @global-affairs.bsky.social reports I published with Dina Smeltz @ckafura.bsky.social Lama El Baz @busbyj2.bsky.social on views of US opinion leaders on international alliances and aid to Ukraine 1/

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Tom Pepinsky @tompepinsky.com · 17/12/2024

The 2010s were and outstanding time for public facing scholarship. But that probably depended on legacy social media platforms that, by default, served the public function of amplifying scholarship. What is the future for public-facing scholarship when those platforms don't do that? 1/

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

ICYMI - sharing new @global-affairs.bsky.social report by Lama El Baz, @ckafura.bsky.social, Dina Smeltz, @busbyj2.bsky.social, me on views of US foreign policy elites on war in Gaza. Key takeaway: US elites are even more polarized on war along partisan lines than the public. tinyurl.com/5n6p64rk

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US Opinion Leaders Deeply Divided on Israel-Gaza War

When it comes to the conflict in the Middle East, American foreign policy professionals are more divided along partisan lines than the general public.

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Esfandyar Batmanghelidj @yarbatman.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

A bunch of really brilliant people who think about sanctions and their effects are now active on this site. Here’s a Starter Pack so you can find them! go.bsky.app/BHkeqVS

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Alex Garlick @garlicksauce.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

After all the hyperbolic talk of recess appointments and the like, the president-elect has already lost one nomination because the Senate is still the Senate. If you've joined recently, follow this starter pack of Congressional scholars because Congress is still gonna Congress. go.bsky.app/PLySM9q

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

A Bridging the Gap starter pack featuring international affairs scholars, policy practitioners, and partners who engage across the academic, policy, and public spheres on contemporary global challenges. Please let us know if you'd like to be added to the list! go.bsky.app/8vgHi9L

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Jordan Tama @jordantama.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Scholars interested in public engagement and policy outreach on international issues – please consider applying for our International Policy Summer Institute!

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Bridging The Gap @bridgingthegap.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Applications are now open for IPSI 2025! June 8-12, 2025 Washington, DC. IPSI is a five-day professional development program for professors and post-docs in the field of international affairs who want to build the tools and networks to produce and disseminate policy-relevant academic research.

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Henry Farrell @himself.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

1. Donald Trump has said that he is going to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS countries that move away from the U.S. dollar. Where does this idea come from and where will it go? I have answers, based on @abenewman.bsky.social and my book on U.S. economic coercion, Underground Empire amzn.to/3PbIyqX

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