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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📆 Just over a week to submit your abstracts for our Fall/Winter 2026 workshop series! We welcome scholars at all career stages and projects using any methodological approach. ⏰ CfP Deadline: Thursday October 1 @ 11:59 PST 📝 More info + form here⤵️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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SWEEP Call for Papers Fall/Winter 2026

Hi all, The Scholars Working on East European Politics (SWEEP) workshop welcomes submissions for Fall/Winter 2026 paper presentations. The SWEEP workshop will be held one Friday a month between 11:...

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We had a great time at our first conference happy hour at APSA last weekend! Looking forwards to keeping up with the SWEEP community at our Fall/Winter online workshop series. CfP out *now*; abstracts due by 10/1. Work at any stage is welcome! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

💫💫A brief reminder that we'll be celebrating a great APSA tonight at our SWEEP Happy Hour. All are welcome!🍻🌳 ⏰ 6pm Saturday September 5th 📍Nightshift Brewing Boston Esplanade maps.app.goo.gl/Gj22JHMYirrs...

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

✨✨And, don't forget -- we'll be celebrating a great conference together on Saturday September 5 @ Nightshift Brewing Boston Esplanade at 6pm✨✨ Please join us as we toast our wonderful community! 🍻

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Attending APSA this week in Boston? Want to learn from awesome cutting-edge research engaging East European politics? Here's your cheat-sheet-guide to all of the great panels featuring members of our network (including times, locations, and panel abstracts!) ➡️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

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Silviya Nitsova @snitsova.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Highly recommend. [📢 shared through Valeria Umanets] Call for Papers: Politics & Political Economy of Eurasia Workshop @ MPSA2027 Chicago | April 1–4, 2027 We welcome research on politics & political economy across Eurasia, from Eastern Europe to Central Asia. Deadline: Sept. 15 More info:

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Politics and Political Economy of Eurasia Workshop

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Some quick updates: 1) Our APSA Happy Hour🍻 will be on Sat Sept. 5 @ 6pm at Nightshift Brewing on the Boston Esplanade. We welcome scholars at all career stages to enjoy some fresh air and great company at the end of a busy conference🌳🌳🌳 Location here ➡️ maps.app.goo.gl/XNnzSUjqWcYK...

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This is tomorrow! We look forward to seeing you then.

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our next session—and first as SWEEP—is this Friday!🌟 @bogatyrev.bsky.social presents "Military Casualties and Regime Support: Evidence from a Survey Experiment in Russia," work w/ @tarasenkogeorgy.bsky.social, Andrey Tkachenko, & @nikitasavin.bsky.social. @ildardaminov.bsky.social discusses.

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We’re SWEEP-ing in a new era 🧹🧹🧹 EEPG is now Scholars Working on East European Politics. What does this mean? We’re now broadening the community to include scholars at all career stages. Lots of fun in store with our new-look on our website (sweep-workshop.github.io) & below⤵️⤵️

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Frances Cayton @francescayton.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

EEPG is now SWEEP! A workshop for East European politics for scholars at all career stages. See below for our newest CfP📄 + APSA happy hour deets 🍸+ a call to share your APSA panel for a pre-conference run-down 📝 that we'll be circulating soon!

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Hanna Folsz @hannafolsz.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It was time for a SWEEP! 🧹 We are transforming our grad workshop, EEPGW, into a new online East European politics workshop for scholars *at all career stages*! Below is our Call for Papers📄 & an APSA happy hour🍸& a call to share your APSA panel so fellow East Europeanists can be in the loop📝!

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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Ildar Daminov @ildardaminov.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

My new article in East European Politics looks at how state capacity shapes the diffusion of #digitalauthoritarianism in Eurasia. Using Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan as cases, the article shows that borrowing authoritarian “blueprints” is one thing, but implementing them effectively is another.

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Borrowed blueprints, broken systems: the moderating effect of state capacities on the diffusion of “digital authoritarianism” in Eurasia

Authoritarian diffusion theories explain cooperation among autocracies to sustain stability through resources or policy learning. Existing research centres on autocracy promotion or “authoritarian ...

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

We are looking forward to the next session of our series tomorrow at 5pm CET/11am ET. Yurii Kondratyk (EUI) presenting "Ethnic Identity, Citizenship, and Public Support for NATO in Estonia, 2019–2024" + Robert Lipinski (Oxford) discussing. Come join!

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Hot off the press -- we're excited to share our schedule for the Spring/Summer 2026 EEPG Series 🐬🌸☀️⛵🌼 We kick off NEXT Friday, April 17. You may sign up here to get the papers + links to join the sessions (all on Fridays, from 11-12 ET/5-6CET/8-9PST): eepg-workshop.github.io

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Abstracts are due today for our Spring/Summer 2026 series! Submit at the link below⤵️

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🚨📆 Deadline extension!📆 🚨 If you're interested in presenting your work (at any stage!) submit @ the link below by Fri March 13 at 11:59 PM PST. A big thanks to those who submitted proposals already-- we look forward to reading your submissions & to another great set of workshops✨

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Abstracts are due today (11:59 PST) for our Spring/Summer 2026 series! We welcome work at all stages, from pre-analysis plans to late-stage working papers. Submit at the form below! 💫🌟✨

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

🚨 A reminder! 🚨 The call for our Spring/Summer 2026 series is due THIS Friday, March 6 @ 11:59PST. Presenters only need an abstract to submit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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EEPGW Call for Papers Spring/Summer 2026

Hi all, The East European Politics Grad Workshop welcomes submissions for Spring/Summer 2026 paper presentations. The EEPGW online workshop will be held one Friday a month between 11:00-12:00 AM ES...

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Wonderful to see "The Electoral Effects of State-Sponsored Anti-LGBTQ Measures," which @bogatyrev.bsky.social presented on behalf of himself and co-authors as part of our Spring-Summer 2024 series, now accepted @thejop.bsky.social. Please see below for the paper:

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Save the date! 📆 Our next session is this Friday Oct 24 at 5pm CET/11am EST/8am PST, where @hannafolsz.bsky.social will present "Economic Retaliation and the Decline of Opposition Quality." We'll have comments from @ludwigschulze.bsky.social. Link+paper via email list: eepg-workshop.github.io

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We are looking forward to the first session of our new series this Fri. Oct. 10 at 5pm CET/11am ET. We have two papers about historical legacies in Estonia🇪🇪 from @isadesisto.bsky.social (Princeton) + Robert Lipinski (Oxford), and discussion from @krisztiszabo.bsky.social (RHUL, CEU). Come join!

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Ildar Daminov @ildardaminov.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Very happy to join in and excited to participate this semester!

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Frances Cayton @francescayton.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Come join us! We have an awesome lineup of presentations this fall from grads and early career researchers. Our first workshop is next Friday 10/10 at 11ET/5pm CET. You can get more info + sign up for our list-serv to get the papers and Zooms here: eepg-workshop.github.io

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🎉 We're excited to share our Fall/Winter 2025-26 schedule! We have a stellar lineup of research highlighting cases from Central Europe to Central Asia🎉 Workshops are on Fridays 5pmCET/11amET/8amPST with links+papers shared on our list-serv the week before. Sign up here⤵️ eepg-workshop.github.io

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

🚨CFP - DEADLINE AUG 7!🚨 Apply to present at the Fall/Winter 2025-26 Series of our monthly online East European Politics Workshop for grad students! Submit your abstract BEFORE AUG 7: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... & sign up to our mailing list: eepg-workshop.github.io

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

We've extended our deadline for our time-sharing survey & APSA pre-conference until TUESDAY Feb 11 @ 11:59PM PT. A few deets: 1️⃣ CFP here: drive.google.com/file/d/1JwW8... 2️⃣ PhD holders interested in serving as a discussant/reviewer, can indicate interest here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🌟Applications are due tomorrow!🌟 Why apply? -Free survey space for grad students -Access to pre-survey workshop to fine tune your design & share your findings at a 2025 APSA Pre-Conference -Meet a great community of grad students working on East Central Europe More info below⤵️

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Frances Cayton @francescayton.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

This is due Friday!! Grads, feel free to hit me or @hannafolsz.bsky.social up with any questions -- this is a great opportunity to field (free!) survey designs focusing on East Central Europe.

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

One week left to apply!! Reach out with any questions & see more info below ⤵️

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Frances Cayton @francescayton.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Two weeks left to apply -- this is a great opportunity for grad students working on the region. Feel free to reach out to me or @hannafolsz.bsky.social with any questions!

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Volha Charnysh @vcharnysh.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Great opportunity for students working on East Central Europe!

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Hanna Folsz @hannafolsz.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

This is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to field survey questions for projects focusing on Eastern and East-Central Europe! More info below & feel free to reach out to me or @francescayton.bsky.social with any questions.

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

🚨 Two weeks left to apply!🚨 📆 Deadline: Feb 7 2025 @ Midnight PST 💫 Free survey space 💫 & APSA pre-conference for grad students studying East Central Europe -- see call for proposals and full FAQ below. We're excited to receive your submissions! ❓❓❓Questions? Contact us at eepg.workshop@gmail.com

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Hanna Folsz @hannafolsz.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

🚨 New opportunity for grad students from @eepgworkshop.bsky.social: Apply for an opportunity to field your own survey questions with us for free! 🚨 CFP: drive.google.com/file/d/1JwW8... Deadline: Feb 7th Feel free to get in touch with me or @francescayton.bsky.social with any questions.

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Frances Cayton @francescayton.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

🎉🎉 Super excited to announce this new opportunity for grad students from @eepgworkshop.bsky.social! 🎉🎉 CFP & more info are here, though feel free to get in touch with myself or @hannafolsz.bsky.social with any questions. drive.google.com/file/d/1JwW8... Application deadline: Feb 7 @ Midnight PST

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Silviya Nitsova @snitsova.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Great opportunity for grad students. Kudos for the organizers 🙌 @hannafolsz.bsky.social @francescayton.bsky.social

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Are you a grad student interested in survey research in East Central Europe but need funding? 🌟🌟 EEPG is excited to announce a time sharing survey & APSA 2025 Pre-Conference for grad students🌟🌟 CFP + FAQs + Application link: drive.google.com/file/d/1JwW8... DEADLINE: Feb 7 2025 @ Midnight PST

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

🌟🌟🌟 We're excited to announce our Winter 2024-25 EEPG Workshop Schedule! 🌟🌟🌟 We have a great lineup, featuring work from @isadesisto.bsky.social, @ludwigschulze.bsky.social, Kriszti Szabo, @celytadeas.bsky.social, & our own @hannafolsz.bsky.social and @francescayton.bsky.social!

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

🚨CFP - DEADLINE OCT 11!🚨 Apply to present at the Fall/Winter 2024-25 Series of our monthly online East European Politics Workshop for grad students! Submit your abstract BEFORE OCT 11: forms.gle/dEwz5vETUba5... & sign up to our mailing list: eepg-workshop.github.io

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EEPGW Call for Papers Fall/Winter 2024-2025

Hi all, The East European Politics Grad Workshop welcomes submissions for Fall/Winter 2024-2025 paper presentations. The EEPGW online workshop will be held one Friday a month between 11:00-12:00 AM...

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Silviya Nitsova @snitsova.bsky.social · 02/09/2024

In the brilliant company of @isadesisto.bsky.social @francescayton.bsky.social, Courtney Blackington and @hannafolsz.bsky.social, and our fabulous chair Lenka Bustikova and discussant @popovaprof.bsky.social. Check out our panel, we'd love to see you there.

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 11/07/2024

✨Join us TOMORROW (12/7) at 11AM EST (5PM CET) w/ @francescayton.bsky.social (Cornell) & Courtney Blackington (Pittsburg) presenting “Conspiracy Theory Communication Strategies and Support for Anti-Democratic Behavior” + Felix Beilin (Princeton) discussing.

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 10/05/2024

We’re excited to share our East European Politics Graduate Workshop Spring-Summer '24 series! All talks on Fridays at 8-9am PST/11am-12noon EST/5-6pm CET. Join our mailing list for papers + links: eepg-workshop.github.io A thread below featuring details for each session:

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 11/04/2024

🚨CFP - DEADLINE APRIL 20!🚨 Apply to present at the Spring/Summer 2024 Series of our monthly online East European Politics Workshop for grad students! Submit your abstract BEFORE APRIL 20: forms.gle/M6deQHm1GYJK... & sign up to our mailing list on our website: eepg-workshop.github.io

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EEPGW Call for Papers Spring/Summer 2024

Hi all, The East European Politics Grad Workshop welcomes submissions for Spring/Summer 2024 paper presentations. The EEPGW online workshop will be held one Friday a month between 11:00-12:00 AM ES...

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Scholars Working on East European Politics @sweep-workshop.bsky.social · 30/01/2024

✨ We're back this Friday (2/2) at 11AM EST w/ @hannafolsz.bsky.social and @slucek.bsky.social (Stanford) presenting "Losing my Religion? How Partisan Polarization Drives or Tempers Secularization" + @marcjacob.bsky.social (Stanford) discussing. Link+paper via email list: eepg-workshop.github.io

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