Thankyou to the 329 people who signed our letter to the Principal of the University of Edinburgh, Sir Peter Matheson, in support of the nationalism masters programme. We'll be putting it in the post later today (and we'll let you know as and when we get a reply!).

We live in a world of nations and nationalisms. They matter. Sign the open letter opposing the closure of the MSc Nationalism in Global Perspective at the University of Edinburgh - asen.ac.uk/edinburghmsc

The MSc Nationalism in Global Perspective at Edinburgh is under threat - sign the open letter before Friday at asen.ac.uk/edinburghmsc

You have until Friday to sign our letter in support of the nationalism studies masters at Edinburgh - head to asen.ac.uk/edinburghmsc to read the letter and to sign

If you would like to be the 300th signatory on our letter in support of the MSc Nationalism in Global Perspective at the University of Edinburgh, hurry over to asen.ac.uk/edinburghmsc

The MSc Nationalism in Global Perspective at the University of Edinburgh is under threat. Sign ASEN's letter to the Principal asking for it to be kept open at asen.ac.uk/edinburghmsc

The MSc Nationalism in Global Perspective at the University of Edinburgh is under threat. Sign ASEN's letter to the Principal asking for it to be kept open at asen.ac.uk/edinburghmsc

This September, 30 young students and activists from across Europe and beyond will gather in Prishtina, Kosovo for six intensive days on this year’s theme: Who Owns the World? Power, Inequality, and Identity in the 21st Century.

The MSc Nationalism in Global Perspective at the University of Edinburgh is under threat. Sign ASEN's letter to the Principal asking for it to be kept open at asen.ac.uk/edinburghmsc

170 people have signed our letter opposing the closure of the MSc in nationalism at the University of Edinburgh so far - can we get to 200 by Monday? asen.ac.uk/edinburgh...

ICYMI:❗The MSc in Nationalism in Global Perspective at the University of Edinburgh is to close from next year. Please sign and share ASEN's letter to the Vice-chancellor, Prof Sir Peter Mathieson, asking for it to be reconsidered - head to asen.ac.uk/edinburghMSc to add your name

❗The MSc in Nationalism in Global Perspective at the University of Edinburgh is to close from next year. Please sign and share ASEN's letter to the Vice-chancellor, Prof Sir Peter Mathieson, asking for it to be reconsidered - head to asen.ac.uk/edinburghMSc to add your name

Agustí Colomines has a touching obituary of the late Liah Greenfeld, "A Jewish Intellectual in Dissidence", at

Liah Greenfeld (1954–2026): A Jewish Intellectual in Dissidence

Obituary

agusticolomines.substack.com

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Liah Greenfeld, who passed away on 13 May. Professor Emerita at Boston University, Greenfeld was among the most influential scholars of nationalism of her generation.

The winner of the Dominique Jacquin-Berdal Essay Prize 2026 is Kamaran Palani for his article, "Layers of Power-Sharing: Intra-Communal Power Rivalry and Its Impact on Power-Sharing System in Iraq" onlinelibrary.wiley....

Phew! All of the decision emails for #ASEN2026 have now been sent out. If you're expecting one and it hasn't arrived, drop us a line at conference@asen.ac.uk. 1/2

The latest ASEN newsletter is out now at mailchi.mp/asen/jan2026, including ☞ The ASEN Zadar Summer School ☞ Our next event in London, launching Atsuko Ichijo's Nationalism and Subjectivity: East Asian Experiences ☞ Recent publications

ICYMI: Applications for the 2026 ASEN Summer School at the University of Zadar are open now at asen.ac.uk/summerschool along with all the info you need 1/2

Many congratulations to Rasmus Glenthøj, who is awarded the 2025 Anthony D. Smith Article Prize for, “Towards a realist theory of nationalism: Exploring realpolitik and the threshold principle in nineteenth century nationalism“, available at: onlinelibrary.wiley.... 1/2

Applications for the 2026 ASEN Summer School at the University of Zadar are open now at asen.ac.uk/summerschool along with all the info you need 1/2

Applications for the 2026 ASEN Summer School at the University of Zadar are open now at asen.ac.uk/summerschool along with all the info you need 1/2

OK, there were a few last things to do this morning. However, they have been done, the out of office is on, and Hans Gruber has left the building. Merry Christmas!

The ASEN office is now closed for Christmas and will reopen at 0900UTC on December 29th. To the whole ASEN family - members, article writers, journal readers, editors, reviewers, seminar speakers, conference-goers - we wish you a peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

ICYMI: Umut Özkırımlı is working on a 4️⃣th edition of his seminal Theories of Nationalism and is crowdsourcing publications that should be covered in it. Do you know of any? Head to asen.ac.uk/theorieso... to submit them!

ICYMI: Umut Özkırımlı is working on a 4️⃣th edition of his seminal Theories of Nationalism and is crowdsourcing publications that should be covered in it. Do you know of any? Head to asen.ac.uk/theorieso... to submit them!

We know people use AI, but do make sure you remove any instructions meant for ChatGPT before you submit your abstract 😉

Some people are having issues submitting their #asen2026 abstracts at asen.ac.uk. We think this is because of issues at Cloudflare. If you can't submit your abstract on the form, please email it to conference@asen.ac.uk 1/2

🚨 FINAL HOURS! The #ASEN2026 CfP closes at 23:59 UTC tonight. Submit now: asen.ac.uk/conference

🚨 DEADLINE DAY! Submit your abstract for #asen2026 today. 250 words · Edinburgh · 21–23 April asen.ac.uk/conference

The deadline for #asen2026 is tomorrow. Please submit your abstract as soon as possible: asen.ac.uk/conference