I'm so proud of the well-deserved recognition that @connerjoyce.bsky.social's work continues to receive! @ricepolisci.bsky.social @ricesocsci.bsky.social @ricegradschool.bsky.social @ieuniversity.bsky.social news.rice.edu/news/2026/ri...

Great @ricepolisci.bsky.social dissertation defense for @connerjoyce.bsky.social! He's off to @iepolisci.bsky.social as an assistant professor. Excellent work addressing nonstate actor engagement in political cyber attacks and the potential for international cooperation to control this. So proud!

New article published in @isq-jrnl.bsky.social with @dainachiba.bsky.social and Jesse Johnson. What does it mean to be a reliable ally? academic.oup.com/isq/article/...

Reminder to those (like me) who are trying to figure out how to teach international relations this spring. @iojournal.bsky.social special issue- The Future of Global Governance and World Order- includes 16 non-technical ~4000 word essays by experts. #IOFoGG www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Introduction to the new issue of @iojournal.bsky.social - The Future of Global Governance and World Order - https://cup.org/3X6ZQKm - Brett Ashley Leeds, @laynamosley.bsky.social, B. Peter Rosendorff & @aysezarakol.bsky.social #OpenAccess

These are uncertain times in international politics. Last May, IO issued an open call for short essays on the Future of Global Governance and World Order. Many experts shared theoretically and empirically informed assessments on a wide range of topics. #IOFoGG www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

We are thrilled that Dr. Ashley Leeds (@bashleyleeds.bsky.social) will be joining us in #Ithaca this Thursday to present her newest paper. As a co-sponsor of the seminar with The Reppy Institute, we are very excited for Dr. Leed's professional and academic insights. Registration details ⤵️

Bob Stein cared deeply about making sure that the work he valued so much continues. He and his family established the Robert M. (Bob) Stein Fund for Social Policy Research to support programs integrating teaching with research and community impact. To contribute: riceconnect.rice.edu/donation/ste...

@ricepolisci.bsky.social lost a giant last week. I was lucky enough to work with Bob for 24 years. His deep belief in the power of research to make better policy, and his commitment to involve students in community engaged research will inspire me forever. news.rice.edu/news/2025/ri...

📢 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS | Junior Scholars in Quantitative Conflict Workshop Fall 2025 PhD students, postdocs & junior faculty: Present your research/practice job talk! 🗓️ Virtual: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 1pm ET 📝 Deadline: Aug 14 Application below: #PoliSci #polisky #JobMarket #ConflictStudies

Today is my last day as Chair of the Department of Political Science at Rice University. Academic leadership is about helping good people do good things. It has been my honor and privilege to support our faculty and students over the last ten years. Welcome to Guillermo Rosas who starts tomorrow!

So proud of these students! The next phases of their careers take them to Arizona State University, Wesleyan University, San Diego State University, Universidad de los Andes, and Russell Reynolds.

Rice University Political Science@ricepolisci.bsky.social · last yr.

Congratulations to our 2024/25 @ricepolisci.bsky.social @ricegradschool.bsky.social Ph.D.s! @ietchacq.bsky.social @chanoarreguin.bsky.social @gustavogd.bsky.social, Gladys Zubiria, and Dayong Lee! We are so proud of you and so excited for the next phase of your careers!

Erik has had an amazing research impact already, and he is just getting started. I am so honored to work with this remarkable scholar and mentor.

Rice University Political Science@ricepolisci.bsky.social · last yr.

Professor Erik Peterson was one of two faculty across the university to receive the Provost’s Award for Outstanding Early Career Achievement. Dr. Peterson has changed what we know about local news and political communication.

It's wonderful to see our amazing faculty recognized for the investment they make in our students. Libby makes such a difference in providing our students with opportunities to do community engaged research and learning and guiding them through the process.

Rice University Political Science@ricepolisci.bsky.social · last yr.

Professor Libby Vann won the Social Policy Analysis Student Association Faculty/Staff Mentor Award.

This is a very well deserved award. Congratulations, Randy!

Rice University Political Science@ricepolisci.bsky.social · last yr.

Professor Randy Stevenson was honored with the Dean's Distinguished Research Award in the School of Social Science for his significant contributions to understanding political behavior in coalitional systems.

How should scholars of international politics think about the future of IR in the midst of important shifts in global politics? We're seeking submissions -- limited to 4,000 words -- for a special section on the future of IR, due June 15, 2025. Please share! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

I gave! I hope @ricepolisci.bsky.social Ph.D. alums will help pay it forward by supporting the current students. The association is extremely well organized and managed, and they are using the funds in very positive ways.

Rice University Political Science@ricepolisci.bsky.social · last yr.

Today is the day! The Rice Political Science Graduate Student Association is competing in the Rice 24-hour challenge by raising money to support professional development, networking, and seed funding. Donate here: www.givecampus.com/schools/Rice...

Great to see this out! This review is important for IR scholars as well— under what conditions do women lead and what are the implications of that leadership? Highly recommend!

Diana O'Brien@dzobrien.bsky.social · last yr.

Really pleased that my @annualreviews.bsky.social on "Gender and Leadership in Executive Branch Politics" w/ @tiffanydbarnes.bsky.social is now out! www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...

Know anyone who works on public law, Constitutional law, or political thought and is interested in a career focused on teaching, curriculum development, and advising? @ricepolisci.bsky.social is hiring-- this is a career, promotable track with a focus on teaching and service.

Rice University Political Science@ricepolisci.bsky.social · last yr.

We're hiring an Assistant Teaching Professor to start July 1! Questions can be directed to search committee chair @matthias-staisch.bsky.social. Apply here: apply.interfolio.com/164384

I highly recommend this new JCR article by @ricepolisci.bsky.social Ph.D. student @connerjoyce.bsky.social. It uses a creative empirical strategy to evaluate whether states can control non-state hackers operating from their territory if incentivized to do so-- key to international cooperation.

Conner Joyce@connerjoyce.bsky.social · last yr.

Excited to share that my first solo-authored article has been published in the Journal of Conflict Resolution! You can find it here (open access): doi.org/10.1177/0022...

Women in Conflict Studies will be hosting a reception on Sunday night at the upcoming ISA meeting. Further information is in the ISA conference program. I hope to see many of my WICS colleagues there!

If you are interested in keeping up with the Rice political science department, follow us here at @ricepolisci.bsky.social

New article with Jesse Johnson and Burcu Savun published online at ISQ. The article advances our understanding of how governments use international security policy to maintain power domestically and how alliances impact civil wars. academic.oup.com/isq/article-...

Alliances and Civil War Intervention

Abstract. Governments have a number of structural advantages over rebel groups in civil wars, one of which is their greater ability to make credible intern

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Thanks to @goodauth.bsky.social for inviting me to write an explainer about U.S. alliances. The whole series is a great resource for syllabi!

Good Authority@goodauth.bsky.social · 2y ago

In our latest series, "Good to Know, " we take a closer look at what the U.S. gains from forming defense pacts. Good to Know: The U.S. and its military alliances: goodauthority.org/news/good-to...

Now on #FirstView: Racial Tropes in the Foreign Policy Bureaucracy: A Computational Text Analysis, by @carsonaust.bsky.social, @ericmin.bsky.social and Maya Van Nuys. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

How do contemporary Chinese IR scholars understand international order? In this #FirstView article, Haoming Xiong, David A. Peterson and Bear F. Braumoeller compare four modern Chinese IR theories with conventional paradigms. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Hey polisky-- @iojournal.bsky.social is now accepting "essays" in addition to research articles and research notes. Read more on the website linked here ⬇️

International Organization@iojournal.bsky.social · 2y ago

IO now welcomes -- in addition to research articles and research notes --a new type of submission, "essays." Essays have a 10,000 word limit. They propose innovative ideas of interest to a broad audience of IR scholars. For more info on the essay format, please visit cambridge.org/core/journal...

2 days until the March 31 deadline to apply for feedback on a paper at the IO Editorial Cafe, held virtually May 20. Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

International Organization@iojournal.bsky.social · 2y ago

The fourth IO Editorial Cafe will be held virtually on May 20, 2024, from 10:30am-noon EDT. Editorial board and editorial team members will provide feedback to authors as they prepare manuscripts for submission to IO or other selective journals.

Apply here for the IO Editorial Cafe, this year held virtually! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

International Organization@iojournal.bsky.social · 2y ago

The fourth IO Editorial Cafe will be held virtually on May 20, 2024, from 10:30am-noon EDT. Editorial board and editorial team members will provide feedback to authors as they prepare manuscripts for submission to IO or other selective journals.