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Associate Professor at Polsci Leiden. Associate Editor at International Studies Review. Trained at Indiana University and Sciences-Po. IR, FPA, security, migration politics, India. www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffm…

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Sameen @sameen-mohsin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jobs! Applications are invited for a permanent post of a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Politics and International Relations (x2) within UCD School of Politics and International Relations my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
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HCSS - The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies @hcss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Interested in using data science to tackle real-world security and policy challenges? The HCSS Datalab is looking for talented students to join its internship programme in The Hague, starting October–November 2026. Apply by 11 October 2026. buff.ly/y3X88EY
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HCSS Datalab Internship (start October-November 2026) - HCSS
The HCSS Datalab Internship, starting in October–November 2026, offers an opportunity to apply quantitative and programming skills to global security and policy challenges. The role involves…
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 21/09/2026
A recent quiet morning at a Florida marine research facility was interrupted by tapping at the back door. It was an injured pelican.
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Scientists heard a knock at the door. It was a pelican in need of help.
“This is kind of just a once-in a-lifetime experience,” said marine researcher Annsli Hilton.
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International Affairs @iajournal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In his latest #openaccess article, @eamonaloyo.bsky.social looks at the US’ foreign policy towards Syria in 2018 to develop jus ad vim as a decision-making framework. Learn more about how ethical principles can be better applied to reduce error: doi.org/10.1093/ia/iiag053
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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
'Researchers in areas including gender studies, cultural studies and environmental studies have faced personal attacks on social media, especially when they discuss their work in public....“what’s more worrying is that more and more politicians in populist parties are taking part in this".'
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Finnish academics warn of ‘political influence’ in research
Researchers face growing harassment on social media and mounting pressure over funding decisions, campaigners say
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Anne Petterson @annepetterson.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Kom je bij ons werken? We zoeken een universitair docent Politieke Geschiedenis (0,8 fte, uitzicht op vaste aanstelling). Solliciteren kan t/m 21 oktober: www.ru.nl/werken-bij/v...
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Universitair docent Politieke Geschiedenis | Radboud Universiteit
Als Universitair docent Politieke Geschiedenis werken bij Faculteit der Letteren? Bekijk hier de vacature!
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Cultures Monde @culturesmonde.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Entre la Chine et l’Inde, un duel au sommet Entre la Chine et l'Inde, les montagnes de l'Himalaya délimitent une frontière contestée par les deux États. Un accord a officiellement été trouvé en 2024, mais le fond du conflit n'est toujours pas résolu. 🎧 @franceculture.fr
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Entre la Chine et l’Inde, un duel au sommet
Entre la Chine et l'Inde, les montagnes de l'Himalaya délimitent une frontière contestée par les deux États. En 2020, des affrontements autour du lac de Pangong avaient mis fin à 30 ans de négociation...
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The ending of Nuovo Cinema Paradiso www.youtube.com/watch?v=IV4H...
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Nuovo Cinema Paradiso (1988) - Ending scene
YouTube video by Pola
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Insee @insee.fr · 15/09/2026
#Démocratie | À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de la démocratie, rappelons-nous que la statistique publique est un bien précieux pour nos démocraties : elle permet d’éclairer les débats et de confronter les opinions aux faits, en toute transparence comme le souligne @fabricelenglart.bsky.social.
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Le Rubicon @lerubicon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Pour ce nouvel épisode en partenariat avec le LRD de l'@ifri.bsky.social, #LeCollimateur se penche sur la puissance militaire et stratégique indienne et sur sa montée en puissance, prise entre Russie, Chine et États-Unis, avec Frédéric Grare lerubicon.org/collimateur-...
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Delhi d'ambition - La puissance indienne et ses limites
Pour ce nouvel épisode en partenariat avec le LRD de l'Ifri, le Collimateur se penche sur la puissance militaire et stratégique indienne et sur sa montée en puissance, prise entre Russie, Chine et Éta...
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9DASHLINE @9dashline.com · 15/09/2026
"The growing number and diversity of disasters in the Indo-Pacific region call for a more methodical approach between countries that share borders" www.9dashline.com/article/why-... | by Ambika Vishwanath and Priyanka Bhide | Kubernein
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Why climate disaster risk belongs in defence agreements
Written by Ambika Vishwanath and Priyanka Bhide. The growing number and diversity of disasters in the Indo-Pacific region call for a more methodical approach between countries that share borders.
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Sense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 15/09/2026
dpa: German military counter-intelligence MAD report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threat – ‘at least some surveillance activities targeting military infrastructure, including drone overflights and intrusions onto Bundeswehr property, can be attributed to Chinese intelligence services.’
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German intelligence report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threat
A report by Germany’s counter-intelligence agency said some surveillance activities targeting military infrastructure can be linked to China.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 14/09/2026
This is part of a pattern: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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MAGA Is Making the World Safe for Corruption
Far-right ideologues have transformed American foreign policy into a tool of private gain and antidemocratic reaction.
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This - from a psychologist who notes, btw, that "Even professors find making friends anxiety-provoking"- is great. If anyone you know is starting university this week or very soon, do flick it on. It might really help and reassure them.
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Why making friends at university feels harder than it really is
We overestimate how much other people notice our own behaviour and any social missteps.
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In the context of the BRICS summit in New Delhi this weekend, I had the chance to talk to both @rfi.fr & @lemonde.fr about the general implications, India-China ties & evaluate India’s role as host nation www.rfi.fr/fr/asie-paci... & www.lemonde.fr/internationa... @polscileiden.bsky.social
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«L’Inde est perçue comme un cheval de Troie américain au sein des Brics»
L’Inde accueille les 12 et 13 septembre le sommet des Brics, avec les présences annoncées de Poutine et de Xi Jinping. Ce sommet survient sur fond de turbulences géopolitiques, mais aussi de fragilisa...
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
applying "Make ___ Great Again" to Germany really does kinda give the game away
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Caitlin Patler @caitlinpatler.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 Job Alert! 🚨 Chloe East (CU Boulder Econ) & I are hiring a postdoc to work on causal research on impacts of imm policy on immigrant children & families + rapid response descriptive work. Please share & encourage qualified candidates to apply! aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05505
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PostDoctoral Scholar Employee - Goldman School of Public Policy
University of California, Berkeley is hiring. Apply now!
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Fondation pour la Mémoire de l'Esclavage @fondationme.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Le grand réalisateur Jean-Paul Rappeneau, disparu hier, a réalisé en 1971 Les Mariés de l'An Deux, un film hanté par l'esclavage colonial, jamais explicitement évoqué, et pourtant au coeur de l'intrigue. Explication. 1/15
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Srdjan Vucetic @srdj.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! 3 TT positions @gspia-esapi.bsky.social Études de sécurité et défense x 2 + Démocratie et technologie uottawa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/fr-CA/uOttaw...
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Professeure adjointe ou professeur adjoint - Démocratie et technologie
Motif de l'offre d'emploi: Nouveau poste Famille d’emplois: Cadres universitaires et corps professoral Affiliation syndicale: APUO Faculté ou département : École supérieure d’affaires publiques et int...
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Srdjan Vucetic @srdj.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Solidarity? What solidarity? Analysis of Western support for Ukraine with Barbora Tallová link.springer.com/article/10.1... in @jird-jour.bsky.social special issue 'Solidarity in World Politics' co-edited by @msenn.bsky.social & Markus Kornprobst link.springer.com/collections/...
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In search of democratic solidarity: the arming of Ukraine - Journal of International Relations and Development
Liberal theories of international relations suggest that democracies are more likely to support one another in times of crisis. We evaluate this expectation by examining military assistance to Ukraine...
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BISA - British International Studies Association @mybisa.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Dr Jo Tidy (The University of Sheffield) is recruiting 🎉 She is looking for a postdoctoral research associate to work with her on an ESRC-funded project on military labour 🌍 The role is full time for two years and the closing date to apply is 7 September 👉 ow.ly/OY9B50ZIKns
A vintage globe illuminated by warm lighting, creating a moody and historic atmosphere.
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Teachers save lives. Literally. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...
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Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal
Rajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream
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Jørgen Heszlein @heszlein.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
New estimate of Elon Musk’s death toll just dropped www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Last day of of a very busy & productive #ISASAWP2026 , with so many incredible panels, including one this morning on The Statecra of India’s Foreign and Security Policy. Excellent papers & moderation from @paliwalavi.bsky.social
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Nils Steiner @nilssteiner.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We are hiring a postdoc in Comparative Politics at JGU Mainz! Join our friendly and productive team, led by Armin Schäfer (@arminschaefer.bsky.social). • Full-time position • Five-year contract (!) • Start: from 1 October Apply by 22 August: stellenboerse.uni-mainz.de/jgu/job/56328 Please share!
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Stellar panel to discuss Happymon Jacob ‘s new book India After Nonalignment now at #ISASAWP2026
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
#ISASAWP2026 has officially started! Attending a very interesting & important panel on Democracy under pressure. @shubhakprasad.bsky.social @isanet.bsky.social
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Starting today! Can’t wait for the first round of panels, presentations, & discussions this morning #ISASAWP2026
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
#ISASAWP2026 starts tomorrow in the beautiful city of Colombo! I look forward to the many fascinating panels & the opening keynote from the Honorable Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka! @isanet.bsky.social
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Rick van Well @rickvanwell.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
In our new article in @govandopp.bsky.social @tomlouwerse.nl and I examine whether concerns about the "blurring" or "waning" of opposition are supported by empirical evidence. We analyse 75 years of parliamentary behaviour in 🇨🇦 🇩🇰 🇳🇱 🇬🇧 doi.org/10.1017/gov.... 👇
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Opposition Distinctiveness in Parliaments: A Longitudinal Analysis | Government and Opposition | Cambridge Core
Opposition Distinctiveness in Parliaments: A Longitudinal Analysis - Volume 61
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A recent report from Amnesty International alleges India sent 2,596 shipments of military equipment & components to Israel since the outbreak of the Gaza war. Sumit Ganguly & I write about the domestic & international implications for India for @indianexpress.com indianexpress.com/article/opin...
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Should India reconsider its defence ties with Israel?
India has become more than just a customer; it has also emerged as a contributor to Israel’s defence supply chain during one of its most controversial military campaigns in recent history
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Linus Hagström @linushagstrom.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
We are hiring! The Department of Political Science the Swedish Defence University is recruiting a scholarship-funded PhD student with a focus on Japanese security policy. Deadline: 31 August. Help us spread the word to suitable candidates or consider applying! web103.reachmee.com/ext/I012/256...
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Announcement of a scholarship-funded PhD student opportunity in political science specialising in crisis management and security (with a particular focus on Japanese security policy)
Find out more about political science at the Swedish Defence University here. Announcement of a scholarship-funded
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Tim Bale @timbale.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
This by @jamesrdennison.bsky.social and @andrewpgeddes.bsky.social looks brilliant - and very timely! global.oup.com/academic/pro...
New book - cover - 'What Europeans Think About Immigration and Why It Matters'
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Aeon Magazine @aeon.co · 31/07/2026
As @janeijking.com argues in this Essay, technocracy lies at the heart of the legitimacy crisis that international organisations face today. The problem is not expertise, but the technocratic use of expert advice
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Are we witnessing the end of the technocratic international? | Aeon Essays
Through international organisations, they wield power under the pretence of simply following the experts. Don’t believe them
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Five more days for #ISASAWP2026 the first @isanet.bsky.social in South Asia. Looking forward to three days of paper presentations, productive discussions, & catching up with and meeting colleagues. Follow this space for highlights of the conference!
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Cited in this @newarab.com.web.brid.gy piece on the latest Amnesty International report statinng that India sent over 2,500 weapons shipments to Israel since October 2023 www.newarab.com/news/why-ind...
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Why India won’t walk away from its arms partnership with Israel
Research by Amnesty International found that India sent over 2,500 weapons shipments to Israel since the outbreak of the Gaza genocide two years ago.
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Cited in this @newarab.com.web.brid.gy piece on the latest Amnesty International report statinng that India sent over 2,500 weapons shipments to Israel since October 2023 www.newarab.com/news/why-ind...
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Why India won’t walk away from its arms partnership with Israel
Research by Amnesty International found that India sent over 2,500 weapons shipments to Israel since the outbreak of the Gaza genocide two years ago.
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Boyd van Dijk @boydvandijk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
My latest article on the Algerian War, insurgent normativity, and international norms for armed conflict
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Security, financial, and now medical dependence on China
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Just stating the fact. I rarely about read US walking out of UNSC when the Russian delegate goes on anti-Europe rants
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François Gemenne @gemenne.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Mais c’est en Angleterre qu’on décroche la timbale de la dissonance cognitive…
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François Gemenne @gemenne.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
J’ai fait une petite compilation. N’hésitez pas à ajouter les vôtres…
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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The Middle East is about to explode. Bahrain and Kuwait secretly hit Iran’s drone and missile sites, their first direct retaliation,with the UAE providing intel and air cover, the WSJ reports. Saudi Arabia is weighing its next move. 1/2
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Bahrain, Kuwait Warplanes Struck Iran in Rare Gulf Retaliation
The strikes earlier this month reflect Arab reckoning with a lengthy war that threatens to draw them in even more deeply
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Pew Research Center @pewresearch.org · 24/07/2026
In some places, views of China are now at or near historic highs. In Italy, for example, 51% of adults today have a positive view of China, a rise of 20 percentage points since 2022.
Chart showing favorability of China has rebounded to near record highs in some countries.
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Stephanie Lamy @stephlamy.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Ambiance de fin de quinquennat.
meme this is fine (feu) avec la tete de macron
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Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf @rahmstorf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Holiday in the climate emergency. No that’s not AI or edited, just a snapshot I just took with my phone on Lacanau beach in France. What future will this boy grow up in? It is in our hands, but time is running out.
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Sense Hofstede @sensehofstede.nl · 24/07/2026
SCMP: EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets – ‘concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China.’
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EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets
Bloc concludes banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries may hand strategic shipping advantages to Beijing.
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Waitman Wade Beorn, PhD, FRHistS @waitmanwbeorn.com · 24/07/2026
"Defense Department officials say they are bound by law to report troop deaths, but not injuries." Great work, DoD. Really inspiring confidence here.
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Tom Theuns @tomtheuns.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Just out! 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘜 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 #openaccess in Democratization: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... Attila Mráz and I study the legitimacy of individual actors like MEPs taking militant (prima facile anti-democratic)actions to respond to anti-democratic threats.
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Individual militant democracy in EU institutions
The literature on whether militant democracy can be used to justify EU sanctions against Member States due to their democratic backsliding has so far focused on EU institutions and Member States as...
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nicoblar.bsky.social @nicoblar.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“documentary infrastructure needed to prove parentage & parental citizenship simply does not exist for a population historically navigating daily life w/o formal documentation, migrating extensively for work & often born in circumstances that left no administrative trace” scroll.in/article/1094...
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Anand Teltumbde: India’s citizenship riddle demands documents that prove nothing
The state does not recognise its own documents as proof of citizenship. Yet citizens are losing their rights if they cannot produce this unattainable evidence.
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