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Kandida Purnell

@kandidapurnell.bsky.social
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Head of Research and Professional Engagement/Associate Professor of International Relations @RichmondUniLdn | Author of/still busy ‘Rethinking the Body in Global Politics’ | kandidapurnell.me

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Jennifer Rooke @jenrooke.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
"So, rather than asking whether the US military is hiding casualties, a more productive question is this: What kinds of deaths are allowed to appear, and under what conditions? ... Because the ...  numbers themselves are part of the machinery through which war is made acceptable."
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
'Contested Body Counts, a Missing Airman, and the (Necro)Politics of America's War in Iran' - a new blog from me now published by @ecprtheloop.bsky.social ! theloop.ecpr.eu/contested-bo...
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Contested body counts, a missing airman, and the (necro)politics of America’s war in Iran
The recent rescue of a US airman from Iranian soil obscures a deeper truth. As contested casualty figures emerge from America’s war, Kandida Purnell argues that what we see, count, and mourn in war is never neutral. Rather, it is carefully governed through a longstanding necropolitical logic that shapes public perception and sustains conflict
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The Loop @ecprtheloop.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🌍️ The recent rescue of a US airman from remote Iranian territory obscures a deeper truth. 📊 As contested casualty figures emerge, @kandidapurnell.bsky.social argues that what we see, count, and mourn in war is never neutral. bit.ly/4cgq83T
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Contested body counts, a missing airman, and the (necro)politics of America’s war in Iran
The recent rescue of a US airman from Iranian soil obscures a deeper truth. As contested casualty figures emerge from America’s war, Kandida Purnell argues that what we see, count, and mourn in war…
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
This is not new/I tried to warn you novaramedia.com/2026/04/03/t...
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The US Military Is Hiding the True Extent of Its Iran War Casualties
The US military is refusing to disclose the true extent of the casualties it has suffered across the Middle East since the start of its illegal war on Iran.
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Jenny Edkins @jennyedkins.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
This paper builds on our 2023 co-edited book "When This Is Over: Reflections on an Unequal Pandemic" published by @policypress.bsky.social & the work of its wonderful contributors. #disaster #emergency #resistance #trauma #embodiment #politics policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/trade/when-t...
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When This Is Over
When This Is Over - Reflections on an Unequal Pandemic; Academics, activists and artists remember and reflect on the COVID-19 pandemic in an inclusive commemorative overview which honours the experien...
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Millennium: Journal of International Studies @millennjournal.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
What role do disasters play in global politics? In Vol. 53’s Special Issue, Amy Cortvriend, Lucy Easthope, Jenny Edkins, and @kandidapurnell.bsky.social explore how embodied trauma disrupts the status quo — and may open a path to a new social-political order. 👇 thetinyurls.com/redirect.php...
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Woohyeok Seo @seowoohyeok.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
📚Our Special Issue features the following contributions: 1. Amy Cortvriend, Lucy Easthope, Jenny Edkins, and @kandidapurnell.bsky.social — Memory Politics After Disaster: Recovery, Embodied Trauma and the Covid-19 Pandemic doi.org/10.1177/0305...
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Jenny Edkins @jennyedkins.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Congratulations and respect to you all. ❤️ Lisa Nandy acknowledges that the grief of Covid bereaved "is profound. With friends and families unable to mark people’s passing in the normal ways it felt as if people were disappearing." We wrote about this in 'When This is Over': tinyurl.com/48v8nb8y
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Amy Cortvriend @amycortvriend.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Happy to see our latest work together published in Millenium. After disaster a return to the status quo isn't inevitable. It can be an opportunity to resist journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1... Always a joy to work with @kandidapurnell.bsky.social @jennyedkins.bsky.social @lucygobag.bsky.social
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Now 'Online First' in Millennium - Journal of International Studies: 'Memory Politics After Disaster: Recovery, Embodied Trauma and the Covid-19 Pandemic' by Amy Cortvriend, Lucy Easthope, Jenny Edkins, and yours truly. What an honour to co-author with these superstars, again! tinyurl.com/mhv3p2s9
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Exciting update: As of 1st Sept i'll be stepping into the role of Head of Research and Professional Engagement (RPE) @richmondunildn.bsky.social ! Looking forward to shaping/developing/promoting RPE as we evolve in the coming years!
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Anupama Ranawana @msamrc.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Help elect @qmanivannan.bsky.social ! Please donate or share widely; www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-elect...
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Looking for 2 x guest lecturers (paid) to give research led talks within a new course 'Rethinking IR' for final yr UGs on ontological security, bodies/embodiment, emotions/affect, biopolitics/necropolitics, or visual global pol in the Fall 2025 semester. Pls DM/email expressions of interest 🙏
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Looking for 2 x guest lecturers (paid) to give research led talks within a new course 'Rethinking IR' for final yr UGs on ontological security, bodies/embodiment, emotions/affect, biopolitics/necropolitics, or visual global pol in the Fall 2025 semester. Pls DM/email expressions of interest 🙏
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
'State, Power, and Globalisation' (SPG) research centre events coming up in the next couple of weeks @richmondunildn.bsky.social: A student led peace conference, guest lecture by @lottelydia.bsky.social , and a panel event on the 1st 100 days of Trump's 2nd Presidential term 📆
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
🧐 'flabby state' - fat shaming the body politic.. they're all the same! somatosphere.com/2020/johnson...
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
I had a lovely (mind-blowing/intellectually rejuvenating etc) time at #ISA2025 and @richmondunildn.bsky.social wrote about it! www.richmond.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Associate Professor Dr. Kandida Purnell chairs at Reconnecting International Studies Convention
Dr. Kandida Purnell attends Reconnecting International Studies, the 66th Annual ISA Convention in Chicago, USA.
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Dr Marcelle Trote Martins @mtrotem.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Had a great time yesterday at the ‘Corporeal Connections’ roundtable at #ISA2025! Such a fascinating discussion on embodiment and global politics with an amazing group of scholars.
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
**smugly turns up in the hotel gym before 0800** (Little do they know I’m still on 🇬🇧 time) #ISA2025
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Thomas Gregory @tom-gregory.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
If you're at #ISA2025 in Chicago then please come along to the roundtable on my book Weaponizing Civilian Protection, where some much smarter people than me will pick it apart. Sunday between 4 pm and 5:45 pm in Stevens Salon C-5 at the Chicago Hilton.
Screenshot of ISA program with details of panel (see text above).
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
Shared a lift with Ellie Goulding + entourage at Heathrow.. will this be the highlight of #ISA2025 ?! No because I then found @kslootmaeckers.bsky.social @rguerrina.bsky.social and @kamwright.bsky.social while boarding 🤗
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Nina C. Krickel-Choi @nckc.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
I'll be on this roundtable on Monday👇🤗
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Because the #ISA2025 programme is too much, share your panels here (pls)! Sun 1600: Chairing @tom-gregory.bsky.social 'Weaponising Civilian Protection' book launch RT Mon 1030: Co-chairing 'Corporeal Connections: Land, Flesh, & the Embodiment of Global Politics' RT w/@laurenbwilcox.bsky.social
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
New semester, new 'State, Power, and Globalisation' (SPG) research centre events! Featuring Martin D. Brown and Alexandre Christoyannopoulos @richmondunildn.bsky.social
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 23/10/2023
📢📅LONDON FOLKS, Next Thurs (2nd Nov) 1700-1830 Dr Tom Gregory (Auckland Uni) will join us in person at Richmond Uni to give a highly topical talk on his much anticipated forthcoming book 'Weaponizing Civilian Protection: Collateral Damage and Counterinsurgency.' JOIN US.📢📅
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 25/09/2023
The next two Richmond, American University London ‘State, Power, and Globalisation’ Research Center events are now confirmed! We’ll welcome Tom Gregory on 2nd Nov and Koen Slootmaeckers on 23rd Nov (both 1700-1830) for talks on their latest book projects ⬇️⬇️ Register now!
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 12/09/2023
📅Reminder/Invitation📅: The first @richmonduni ‘State, Power, & Globalisation' Research Centre event of the year kicks off on Thursday (14th Sept) at 5pm when Professor Jessica Auchter will give a talk on her latest book 'Global Corpse Politics' at our Chiswick Park Campus!
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Jonathan G. Heaney @jonathangheaney.bsky.social · 06/09/2023
This looks great! Some #socialtheory and #sociology people might be interested.
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 05/09/2023
Excited to welcome Professor Jessica Auchter & Dr Tom Gregory to @richmonduni for the first 'State, Power, & Globalisation' Research Centre events under my Directorship! Join us on 14 Sept & 26 Oct for talks/discussion on 'Global Corpse Politics' & 'Weaponizing Civilian Protection’. All welcome!
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 05/09/2023
Excited to welcome Professor Jessica Auchter & Dr Tom Gregory to @richmonduni for the first 'State, Power, & Globalisation' Research Centre events under my Directorship! Join us on 14 Sept & 26 Oct for talks/discussion on 'Global Corpse Politics' & 'Weaponizing Civilian Protection’. All welcome!
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Join us at @richmonduni for the first 'State, Power, and Globalisation' Research Centre event of the year! Professor Jessica Auchter will give a talk on her latest book 'Global Corpse Politics' on Thurs 14th Sept 1700-1830
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Kandida Purnell @kandidapurnell.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Join us at @richmonduni for the first 'State, Power, and Globalisation' Research Centre event of the year! Professor Jessica Auchter will give a talk on her latest book 'Global Corpse Politics' on Thurs 14th Sept 1700-1830
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