How can strategic political communications bolster more effective, robust, and democratic global governance?👉Find out on Sept 9 @ 18:00, at the Robert Bosch Stiftung in Berlin. Register by Sept 8: ensuredinberlin.eventbrite.com @claraweinhardt.bsky.social @gppi.bsky.social @maastrichtu.bsky.social

🏆✨Congratulations to @claraweinhardt.bsky.social on winning the #FASoS Valorisation Prize for her project "The EU’s #Geo-economic Turn and Developing Countries."

Last week, Michal Parizek and I hdiscussed our first @ensured.bsky.social report on reforming the WTO in an age of geopolitics in the policy-oriented webinar series on *Inclusive Geoeconomics* by the BKHS. www.ensuredeurope.eu/publications... @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social @gppi.bsky.social

Revitalising and Reforming the World Trade Organization in an Age of Geopolitics - Research Report | ENSURED

How are rising geopolitical tensions and recent US tariffs threatening the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? A renewed focus on safeguarding the institution’s robustness may be essential f...

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Our 2nd monthly pick for June is "Emerging Powers in the World Trading System: Contestation of the Developing Country Status and the Reproduction of Inequalities" by @claraweinhardt.bsky.social‬ (‪@fasosmaastricht.bsky.social‬). #Trade #WTO #OpenAccess www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Emerging Powers in the World Trading System: Contestation of the Developing Country Status and the Reproduction of Inequalities

This article investigates discursive struggles over the boundaries of the categorisation of developing countries in the world trade regime. A key principle of the World Trade Organization (WTO) gra...

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🚨New @ensured.bsky.social Research: How are rising #geopolitical tensions threatening @wto.org? Michal Parizek & @claraweinhardt.bsky.social explore the prospects & limitations for meaningful WTO reform given rising economic #nationalism & escalating #trade tensions👇 tinyurl.com/5n6mv4rn

Revitalising and Reforming the World Trade Organization in an Age of Geopolitics - Research Report | ENSURED

How are rising geopolitical tensions and recent US tariffs threatening the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? A renewed focus on safeguarding the institution’s robustness may be essential f...

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The WTO is one of the most embattled institutions of global governance. But, despite attempts, reforms have mostly failed. 🔎 In a new report, ENSURED's Michal Parizek (@charlesuni.cuni.cz) & @claraweinhardt.bsky.social (@fasosmaastricht.bsky.social) take stock & see where change may be possible. 👇

Revitalising and Reforming the World Trade Organization in an Age of Geopolitics - Research Report | ENSURED

How are rising geopolitical tensions and recent US tariffs threatening the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? A renewed focus on safeguarding the institution’s robustness may be essential f...

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✨ New ENSURED Research: How are rising geopolitical tensions threatening the #WTO? Michal Parizek @charlesuni.cuni.cz & I @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social explore the prospects for WTO reform given rising economic nationalism & escalating trade tensions 👉 www.ensuredeurope.eu/publications...

Revitalising and Reforming the World Trade Organization in an Age of Geopolitics - Research Report | ENSURED

How are rising geopolitical tensions and recent US tariffs threatening the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO)? A renewed focus on safeguarding the institution’s robustness may be essential f...

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Thanks to the United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer and his team for a tough but very productive meeting on the present trade and tariff situation, as well as specific WTO issues including much needed reforms and repositioning.

In case you missed our roundtable “100 days of Trump: an initial assessment of economic policies” at @hertieschool.bsky.social last week, you can now watch the recording (in German): www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyrT... @fasosmaastricht.bsky.social 👇

Politikwissenschaft im Gespräch100 Tage Trump II: Eine erste Bilanz der neuen Wirtschaftspolitik

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Had the opportunity to speak at the roundtable “100 days of Trump: an initial assessment of economic policies” at @hertieschool.bsky.social, co-organised with @dvpw-ipe.bsky.social, with @benbraun.bsky.social, Laura von Daniels, Mark Hallerberg, @dmugge.bsky.social and @thomasrixen.bsky.social.

What has Trump's 2nd term delivered in terms of economic policy so far? Join the discussion on 11/4, 1pm at the Hertie School. With @benbraun.bsky.social @mhallerberg.bsky.social @claraweinhardt.bsky.social and other experts: 100 Tage Trump II: Eine erste Bilanz der neuen Wirtschaft | Hertie School

It's been almost 100 days since Trump 2.0 began. What has the shake-up meant for the global economy – & what's coming? Join us in Berlin to hear from experts, including ENSURED's @claraweinhardt.bsky.social. 📆 Fri, 11.04 📍 @hertieschool.bsky.social 🗣️ in DE 🔗 www.hertie-school.org/en/events/ev...

The Max Planck Summer School for Women in Political Economy aims to address the continued underrepresentation of women in political economy. Join us! 📅 Cologne, September 22–25, 2025 👩‍🎓 For current PhD students or recent PhD graduates – free of charge ⏳ Apply by April 25, 2025

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The Max Planck Summer School for Women in Political Economy aims to establish a network of women working in political economy and to contribute to ameliorating existing gendered inequalities in the fi...

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Excited to share that The Cambridge Global Handbook of Financial Infrastructure, co-edited with Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn and Barbara Brandl, is on its way! Expected publication date is May 2025. www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...

📢 New Article! | Global power is shifting. How is that changing norms in global trade governance? ENSURED's @claraweinhardt.bsky.social (@maastrichtu.bsky.social) & @debfrombrazil.bsky.social (University of New South Wales-Sydney) in @ripejournal.bsky.social. 👇

Developing countries in global trade governance: comparing norms on inequality in the WTO and GSP schemes

Global power shifts have led to pressure to adjust the rules of global trade governance to new realities. In this context, we look at changing norms on how to deal with inequality between countries...

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This is an amazing initiative, so female political economists (PhD or recent graduates), do apply!

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We’re beyond thrilled to launch the 2nd Max Planck Summer School for Women in Political Economy If you’re a fellow political economist annoyed by all-male rooms & gendered comments— join us & share! 🗓️ 22-25 Sept, 2025 in Cologne 🚨 Apply by 25 Apr, 2025 www.mpifg.de/1343511/2025...

Just ashamed of European academic institutions reacting to the authoritarian clampdown against our US colleagues with "look, we have nice jobs here". Do you think this is the kind of solidarity needed from us? What are you actually doing to strengthen academic freedom and to help those affected?

Come & join us 🤩

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📣 We’re hiring! For our research areas led by Lucio Baccaro and Jens Beckert we are inviting applications for senior researcher positions in political economy: s.gwdg.de/Sw6Mu8 and economic sociology: s.gwdg.de/trrYgR Please spread the word!

Today, the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) – the top 🌎 women’s rights forum – kicks off. But despite its lofty mission, CSW69 is under threat from anti-rights actors. On the ENSURED blog, Inés Pousadela & Jesselina Rana outline what to expect & how 🇪🇺 can support gender equality.

"A Stark Irony for Gender Equality": Anti-Rights Groups and the UN Commission on the Status of Women - Expert Blog | ENSURED

The 69th UN Commission on the Status of Women takes place at time when anti-rights groups are rolling back human rights around the world. What does it mean for gender equality and how can Europe push ...

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Day three at #ISA2025! Thanks to Raymond Wang for inviting me to a great panel on rising powers, with @rohanmukherjee.bsky.social @jcanfil.bsky.social and more. Conversation to be continued!

Packed room and motivated audience in windowless basement of ISA conference hotel on Sunday 4pm to present our @ensured.bsky.social project on EU support for global governance transformation And, yes, the sun still in Chicago...

New article with @debfrombrazil.bsky.social on "Developing countries in global trade governance: comparing norms on inequality in the WTO and GSP schemes" in @ripejournal.bsky.social Our collaboration started at ISA some years ago, and I am super pleased this is one out now!

Developing countries in global trade governance: comparing norms on inequality in the WTO and GSP schemes

Global power shifts have led to pressure to adjust the rules of global trade governance to new realities. In this context, we look at changing norms on how to deal with inequality between countries...

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With various wonderful ENSURED colleagues @andrealiese.bsky.social @tsommerer.bsky.social @claraweinhardt.bsky.social @liliantsourdi.bsky.social @franziskapetri.bsky.social and others. Concept and case studies on trade, migration, climate 👇

📅 ENSURED goes Chicago! Next week, we're hosting an #ISA2025 panel on global governance around climate, trade & migration. 🗣️: @gettingthekenksout.bsky.social, @claraweinhardt.bsky.social, @hdijkstra.bsky.social, @franziskapetri.bsky.social, @tsommerer.bsky.social, @andrealiese.bsky.social & more!

Panel: Effectiveness, Robustness, and Democracy of International Institutions - Event | ENSURED

This ISA panel presents research on international institutions in the realms of climate change, global trade, and migration.

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ISA Chicago next week. Don't miss our @ensured.bsky.social panel on global governance transformation (SD38) on Sunday 2 March at 4pm www.ensuredeurope.eu/news-events/...

Panel: Effectiveness, Robustness, and Democracy of International Institutions - Event | ENSURED

This ISA panel presents research on international institutions in the realms of climate change, global trade, and migration.

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AI may be a game-changer for climate action, but it also comes with hidden environmental & social costs. On the ENSURED blog, expert Urvashi Aneja advocates for transparent, fit-for-purpose AI solutions that serve both people & the planet. How IOs can help 👇 📝 www.ensuredeurope.eu/blog/ai-for-...

“Towards Sustainable AI for Climate Action”: The Promise, Pitfalls, and Path Forward - Expert Blog | ENSURED

AI may be a game-changer for climate action, but it also comes with hidden environmental and social costs. To harness its potential without deepening inequalities, we need transparent, fit-for-purpose...

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📅 Excited for tomorrow's @ceps.eu event with ENSURED researchers @franziskapetri.bsky.social, Katja Biedenkopf, Irina Kustova & Christian Dietz! They'll discuss the findings of their research into the reform potential of COPs & other UNFCCC processes. Keep an eye out for the report soon! 📝

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⏰ TOMORROW / CEPS hosts a key discussion on reforming COPs & UNFCCC decision-making. With insights from @franziskapetri.bsky.social & Dr. Katja Biedenkopf (KU Leuven). Welcoming remarks by Dr. Irina Kustova & Christian Dietz (CEPS).

Policymakers, take note! On the ENSURED blog, Urvashi Aneja outlines ways to make #AI more sustainable: 💧 Share accurate consumption metrics 👥 Differentiate between AI types 🔧 Build AI models for specific needs 👨‍👦‍👦 Keep social costs in mind Her full blog post: www.ensuredeurope.eu/blog/ai-for-...

🗣️ Interested in civil society inclusion but missed our partner CIVICUS's event on democratising global governance? We've got you covered! A full recording of both webinars as well as a detailed summary are available on the ENSURED website! 📽️: www.ensuredeurope.eu/news-events/...

Democratising Global Governance: Citizen Power in the EU and the UN - Event Summary | ENSURED

The event from November 2024 explored what the United Nations and other international bodies can learn from the European Union when it comes to strengthening the inclusion and participation of citizen...

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How will a second #Trump presidency impact global governance and #multilateralism? @ensured.bsky.social experts @hdijkstra.bsky.social & @claraweinhardt.bsky.social weighed in on this question👇 www.ensuredeurope.eu/news-events/...

How will Trump's Presidency Impact Global Governance? - Video | ENSURED

With Trump’s inauguration just around the corner, we are asking ourselves: How will a second Trump presidency impact global governance and multilateralism? Our ENSURED experts weighed in on this quest...

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