BTG alum Jeff Pugh launched "PaxGlobal Voices," a new podcast through UMass Boston's Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development. His article "Demanding Invisibility: Examining U.S. Attitudes Toward Immigrant Political Engagement" was also published in Political Research Quarterly: bit.ly/4gDWMQJ

Pax Global Voices

Podcast · UMass Boston Center for Peace, Democracy and Development (CPDD) · PaxGlobal Voices, the podcast of UMass Boston's Center for Peace, Democracy & Development (CPDD), highlights stories of peac...

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BTG alum Augusta Dell'Omo's new book Saving Apartheid: White Internationalism at the End of the Cold War was published this spring! Learn more and order here: cup.columbia.edu/book/saving-...

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During the 1980s, as global antiapartheid sentiment grew, an international coalition of far-right activists arose to preserve racial hierarchy in South Afric... | CUP

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Congratulations to BTG alum Keyi Tang, Ph.D. on her newest book, Power Over Progress: How Politics Shape Development Finance in Africa. Order below!

Power Over Progress

Cambridge Core - Political Economy - Power Over Progress

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BTG alum Christina Cottiero shared two recently published works, including her newest book. Read them below! International Financial Institutions and the Promotion of Autocratic Resilience: bit.ly/4vrvIYX Protective Clubs: How Leaders Cooperate in African Regional Organizations bit.ly/49A25fN

Protective Clubs

Cambridge Core - African Government, Politics and Policy - Protective Clubs

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We invite you to submit for ISA panels and roundtables as part of the Research and Policy Section (RAPS)! We're hoping for proposals that reflect advancements in research, teaching, and engagement with policy audiences. Need assistance with RAPS submission? Contact Daniel Solomon, dsolomon@ushmm.org

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ISA 2027 proposals are due June 1! Submit panels/roundtables through the ISA Research & Policy Section (RAPS), created to strengthen connections between international affairs research and policy. Need help organizing a panel? Contact Daniel Solomon: dsolomon@ushmm.org

Check out BTG Alum Rachel George's new publications: AI and Democracy, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (below) From Altruism to Instrumentalism? Aid-Diplomacy Mergers and the Future of Foreign Policy: bit.ly/4wyyEET Amid Shaky Ceasefire, War in Iran Is Starving Sudan: bit.ly/3QLW8WF

AI and Democracy: Mapping the Intersections

Emerging AI technologies are entangling with a crisis in democracy.

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Applications for our 2026 New Era Workshop (NEW) are still open through May 3! NEW will be held September 24-26, 2026 in Denver. If you know any PhD students in international affairs and related disciplines who might be interested, please pass along.

BTG alum Nate D.F. Allen shared emerging tech resources from the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. Artificial Intelligence for Africa’s Defense Force Toolkit "Combatting terrorism online" webinar lnkd.in/gi8KFYi4 "Africa’s search for sovereignty has entered the defense sector" lnkd.in/gZGa555S

Artificial Intelligence for Africa’s Defense Forces Toolkit

Artificial intelligence is reshaping global armed conflict, and Africa cannot afford to be on the margins. The continent is already experiencing the

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BTG alum Miray Philips contributed “The Politicization of the 21 Libya Martyrs” in Public Orthodoxy. Dr. Philips also discussed Coptic issues at the 18th Session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues held in November. View full statement: lnkd.in/e-WX2HgV YouTube: lnkd.in/gHWFtCGy

The Politicization of the 21 Libya Martyrs

Eleven years have passed since ISIS broadcasted a gruesome video on February 15th, 2015, of the beheading of 20 Copts and a Ghanaian on a beach in Libya. The men, who hail from villages in Upper Egypt...

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Congratulations to BTG alum Jane Vaynman on her new book "Enemies in Agreement: Political Volatility and the Design of Arms Control" (Cambridge University Press). Get it here:

Enemies in Agreement | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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In his recent contribution to FoRB Women's Alliance, BTG alum Scott Weiner discusses protecting women's religious freedom. Read the article here: forbwomen.org/uncategorize...

What it Means to "Protect" FoRB for Women | FoRB Women's Alliance

For years, and increasingly in 2025, some foreign governments have tried to take away women’s agency to exercise FoRB. They speak of protection but legislate policies that restrict FoRB for women with...

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BTG alum Rebecca Lissner co-authored "The Pillars of the Global Nuclear Order Are Cracking" with her Council on Foreign Relations colleague Erin D. Dumbacher. Read out the article in Foreign Policy here: foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/05/n...

The Pillars of the Global Nuclear Order Are Cracking

U.S. allies and partners are taking steps toward a post-American nuclear order.

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Check out BTG alum Dr. Rachel George's two new publications! From Altruism to Instrumentalism? Aid-Diplomacy Mergers and the Future of Foreign Policy, Global Studies Quarterly bit.ly/4sWAfBu AI and Democracy: Mapping the Intersections, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace bit.ly/4stklPi

From Altruism to Instrumentalism? Aid-Diplomacy Mergers and the Future of Foreign Policy

Abstract. Shifts in the global economic, political, and geostrategic landscape have prompted governments worldwide to reassess the role of foreign assistan

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Applications for our 2026 New Era Workshop (NEW) for PhD students are now live! Apps close May 3rd at 11:59pm MT. NEW will be held Sept 24-26, 2026 at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. For more information and to apply, visit our website

Congratulations to BTG alum Daniel Krcmaric on his new book! Above the Law: The United States and the International Criminal Court, published by Cambridge University Press, is now available: www.cambridge.org/core/books/a...

Above the Law

Cambridge Core - International Relations and International Organisations - Above the Law

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Congratulations to BTG alum Kai Thaler on his recent book and journal article! When Rebels Win: Ideology, Statebuilding, and Power after Civil Wars (Cornell University Press): bit.ly/4qUtpeo Crime, Crackdowns, and Democracy in Ecuador, Journal of Democracy: bit.ly/4sh9HLb

When Rebels Win by Kai M. Thaler | Paperback | Cornell University Press

In When Rebels Win, Kai M. Thaler explores why victorious rebel groups govern in strikingly different ways. Many assume civil wars destroy state capacity. In the Democratic Republic of Congo and Libya...

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For 20+ years, Bridging the Gap has trained scholars to produce and share policy-relevant research. Our new report reflects on its impact and lessons learned: prioritize in-person engagement, hands-on skills, diverse recruitment, structured mentoring, strong networks, and ongoing support.

Call for Applications: Advancing Research on Conflict Consortium Summer Program and Mini Course, June 1-5 in the Washington, D.C. area. Designed for PhD students and early-career scholars who are preparing to embark on research in fragile, conflict-affected, or otherwise challenging field sites.

Educational Programs — ARC

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Congratulations to BTG Alum Felicity Vabulas on her recently published book, "Exit from International Organizations: Costly Negotiation for Institutional Change." Get it here: lnkd.in/gPYjXKGy Dr. Vabulas was also interviewed about her book in Asia Expert's Forum: lnkd.in/gY2DumaT

Exit from International Organizations | Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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BTG alum Dr. Sahar Khan was recently featured in the John Quincy Adams Society podcast "Security Dilemma," hosting episode 101, "Nuclear South Asia." Listen here: jqas.org/security-dil...

BTG Alum Erica De Bruin recently published a timely article in The Conversation, "ICE Not Only Looks Like a Paramilitary Force-- It is One, and That Makes it Harder to Curb."

ICE not only looks and acts like a paramilitary force – it is one, and that makes it harder to curb

ICE, created in response to 9/11, meets most definitions of paramilitary forces. Critics worry it’s gone beyond its writ of immigration enforcement.

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Congrats to BTG alum Swetha Ramachandran for her Journal of International Development publication! She also bridges the gap at CGIAR's Standing Panel on Impact Assessment "by translating technical findings into accessible insights for leadership ... and methods to better measure research uptake."

From Empire to Aid: Analysing Persistence of Colonial Legacies in Foreign Aid to Africa

For decades now, Western development agencies and donors have been castigated for their colonial biases in providing aid to Africa. It is well established that donors provide considerably more foreig...

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We are pleased to spotlight another incredible BTG alum for their important work! Dr. Muhib Rahman's “The Folly of India’s Illiberal Hegemony” was published in Foreign Affairs. Read about how "China gains from New Delhi’s support for South Asian autocrats": www.foreignaffairs.com/south-asia/f...

The Folly of India’s Illiberal Hegemony

China gains from New Delhi’s support for South Asian autocrats.

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Media spotlight: We're excited to highlight BTG alum Dr. Lawrence Rubin, who recently joined PBS “Global Perspectives” as a featured guest, exploring how space and emerging technologies are reshaping the region’s strategic landscape. Watch the episode here: www.pbs.org/video/dr-law...

Global Perspectives | Dr. Lawrence Rubin | Season 2025 | Episode 6

Dr. Rubin is co-director of the GTDC Program, Assoc. Prof. in the School of International Affairs.

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Postdoc Opportunity Alert: The Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) is hiring multiple positions! A great opportunity for recent PhDs working on great power competition, deterrence, arms control, or related topics who want to stay active in both policy and academia. Applications due Jan. 17.

Center for Global Security Research Postdoctoral Researcher

<p><strong>Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!</strong></p><p>Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence...

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We are excited to give a special shout out to BTG member Katie Whipkey, the lead author for the recently published report, 2025 Defining Feminist Foreign Policy. Read it here: lnkd.in/d3J6kwbr Katie also participated in an interview with Modern Diplomacy about the report: lnkd.in/efnFzBta

The Bridging the Gap team is humbled and grateful to announce continued programming with renewed funding of $2+ million through 2028! acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

Good Authority announces the call for its 2026/2027 fellows program! Fellows will receive training and mentorship in public engagement, especially in writing blog posts about political science research in ways that are accessible and engaging to a broader audience. goodauthority.org/news/announc...

Announcing the 2026-2027 Good Authority fellows program!

Apply by Jan. 9, 2026 to join the Good Authority team of contributors.

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