Dr. Pinar Emine Donmez (Senior Lecturer in IR) has recently published an open access co-authored article @dmu.ac.uk --> Donmez, P., Pal, M., & Sutton, A. (2026). Valuing transition/transitioning value: Class struggle in Open Marxism and Political Marxism. Capital & Class, doi.org/10.1177/0309...

Valuing transition/transitioning value: Class struggle in Open Marxism and Political Marxism - Pinar Donmez, Maïa Pal, Alex Sutton, 2026

The article considers the origins of capitalism in order to scrutinise critiques of Open Marxism and Political Marxism, to bring these not-so-distant approaches...

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Dr. Mehmet Erman Erol, Lecturer in International Relations, presented the paper “From the First Cold War to the Second: A Critical IPE Reading of Turkey’s Foreign Policy” at the BISA Conference in Brighton (2–5 June). The paper was presented as part of the panel on the IPE of the Second Cold War.

Dr Mehmet Erman Erol (Lecturer in International Relations) has published an article titled “Turkey, the West, and the ‘Rest’: Between Alignment and Strategic Autonomy” in Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Winter 2026, 50(1). @dmu.ac.uk www.fletcherforum.org/archives/202...

50:1 — WINTER 2026 — The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs

The Fletcher Forum is pleased to share articles from our latest print edition of the journal, focused on critical intersections in foreign policy. To read more, we invite you to subscribe to Th...

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Dr Simon Stevens (Senior Lecturer in Political Philosophy at DMU) has published a new article, “What Incentive Structures Do to Political Philosophy: Epistemic Pathologies and Institutional Design,” in Philosophy & Social Criticism--> journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.... @dmu.ac.uk

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Dr Pinar Donmez (Senior Lecturer in IR) is one of the convenors of the PSA International Relations Specialist Group and contributed to the organisation of panels and the group’s activities at this year’s conference in Oxford @psainter-relations.bsky.social @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social

PSA International Relations Specialist Group@psainter-relations.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Here’s our team; we’ve wrapped up this year’s SG meeting and planned this year’s activities. If interested, please join us; www.psa.ac.uk/specialist_g... @polstudiesassoc.bsky.social #PSA26

On Mon 12 Jan 2026, Dr Amina Easat-Daas (Politics & IR) attended UK Parliament, invited by the APPG on British Muslims, for a special meeting on combating Islamophobia, with UK academics, civil society, UN officials, and an address by Miguel Ángel Moratinos (UNAOC). #politics #academic #parliament

On 1 Dec our 5th annual #climatesim took place in partnership w/ Chatham House to engage students in a topical and important issue 🌎 Read what we got up to! 👉 https://ow.ly/ok9Z50XFEey @julietdryden.bsky.social Politics & IR @ De Montfort University POLIS UoM Politics LSE International Relations

Fifth annual climate negotiation simulation takes place in partnership with Chatham House

Find out what went on at this year's climate simulation and which universities won the awards.

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Our representatives, Cristina and Daisy have taken the time to make a short interview answering questions on their experience at @mybisa.bsky.social climate simulation! Here they answer how their views on international politics changed. #Politics #Climatesim #BISA #Internationalrelations

Well done to Cristina and Daisy for taking part in the BISA Climate Negotiation Simulation at @chathamhouse.org, representing China and showcasing impressive negotiation and analytical skills! @mybisa.bsky.social #climatesim #BISA #DMU #ClimatePolitics

First up as part of our #climatesim we have a keynote speech by @annaaberg.bsky.social from @chathamhouse.org @uniofsurrey.bsky.social @sussex.ac.uk @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social angliaruskin.bsky.social @bournemouthuni.bsky.social @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social @ljmuirp.bsky.social

Great work - see you on Monday! ☺️

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Aonpreeya Petchatchua from @ljmuirp.bsky.social takes a look at how students are preparing for Monday's BISA and @chathamhouse.org climate change simulation. Over 30 UK universities will take part. #climatesim #COP30 @qmulsse.bsky.social @dmupoliticsir.bsky.social @julietdryden.bsky.social

Senior Lecturer Pinar Emine Donmez presented a co-authored paper with Dr Maïa Pal at the Historical Materialism Conference in London, discussing contested histories of capitalism and debates on post-capitalist transitions. #HistoricalMaterialism #Marxism #Capitalism #PostCapitalism

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Politics & IR @ De Montfort University@dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Exciting News🎉🙌 Two DMU Politics & IR students will represent China at the 2025 BISA Climate Negotiation Simulation with Chatham House on 1 Dec. A fantastic chance to practice real COP-style climate diplomacy. @mybisa.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org #Politics #BISA #Climatechange #ChathamHouse

Exciting News🎉🙌 Two DMU Politics & IR students will represent China at the 2025 BISA Climate Negotiation Simulation with Chatham House on 1 Dec. A fantastic chance to practice real COP-style climate diplomacy. @mybisa.bsky.social @chathamhouse.org #Politics #BISA #Climatechange #ChathamHouse

Dr Amina Easat-Daas also recently appeared on ITV News to discuss the growth in Islamophobic hate crimes in the UK. It’s great to see her expertise recognised and featured in national media, contributing to important public conversations on this issue. #Politics #ITVNews #Islamophobia

Senior lecturer in Politics and International Relations Amina Easat-Daas, delivered a thought-provoking talk to Tower Hamlets Council on ‘Resurgent Far-Right and Contemporary Islamophobia’. We’re proud to see our department contributing directly to informed public debate. #Politics #Islamaphobia

Join @hetanshah.bsky.social at De Montfort University’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series on Thursday, 27 November, as he explores how the humanities and social sciences can support policymaking. Register for your free ticket below ⬇️ www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/ev...

Politics & IR @ De Montfort University@dmupoliticsir.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🎓 DMU’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series kicks off with Hetan Shah, Chief Exec of The British Academy! He’ll explore how the humanities & social sciences can guide smarter policymaking for the future. 🗓️ 27 Nov | 18:00 | Vijay Patel Building #DMU #LectureSeries

A new article by Simon Stevens, Public Political Philosophy, Moral Sentimentalism, and Larp, has been published by Cambridge University Press. It offers a significant scholarly contribution to discussions about the aims and methods of public political philosophy. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Luis da Vinha, co-authored “Brasil y la Política Espacial de ‘No Alineamiento Activo” in Geopolítica(s). It explores Brazil’s space strategy, Sino-US competition, and the challenges of “active non-alignment.” Full paper: revistas.ucm.es/index.php/GE... #Geopolitics #SpacePolicy #Brazil #LatinAmerica

We were thrilled to host former congressmen Mike Ross & Jeff Duncan at DMU today for a dynamic talk on leadership, global affairs and much more. Thanks to everyone who joined! 🌟 #DMUPolitics #Congress @usainuk.bsky.social

Reminder: Congress to Campus is TOMORROW inside the Vijay Patel Building. Hosting: 🇺🇸 Hon. Jeff Duncan & Hon. Mike Ross Open to all DMU students — see you there! Book now: lnkd.in/gRWWY9ZJ #DMU #Congress #USPolitics #Bipartisan

Promoting an important event at DMU on 18 Nov: 🏫 De Montfort University Queen’s Building Exploring poverty in Leicester through data + lived experience, and working together on real community action. Join us if you care about equity + local change. Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/dmuen...

New chapter by Luis da Vinha examines Trump’s “America First” foreign policy as a challenge to the liberal international order. Rejecting multilateralism, questioning alliances, and pushing protectionism, the U.S. risks becoming a revisionist power. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1...

Congress to Campus is coming to DMU on 6 Nov! Join two former US Representatives (Democrat + Republican) for open discussion on US politics, democracy and power in Washington. Booking form👇: tinyurl.com/2aasge36 📍Hugh Aston Building Open to Y12 & Y13 students. #CongressToCampus #DMU #Politics

Honouring Professor Jonathan S. Davies as he retires from DMU. His pioneering work on governance and urban politics has influenced scholars worldwide, and his teaching has inspired generations of students. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and legacy!

🎓 DMU’s Vice-Chancellor’s Lecture Series kicks off with Hetan Shah, Chief Exec of The British Academy! He’ll explore how the humanities & social sciences can guide smarter policymaking for the future. 🗓️ 27 Nov | 18:00 | Vijay Patel Building #DMU #LectureSeries

Our Senior Lecturer, Dr. Simon Stevens, was interviewed by The Big Issue on hostile architecture — and how it even appears in the world of Pokémon Legends: Z-A. A fascinating take on how politics, design, and culture intersect. Read here: www.bigissue.com/culture/poke...

Pokémon Legends Z-A features anti-homeless hostile architecture

Pokémon Legends Z-A has sparked conversation on social media over anti-homeless benches in the Nintendo game's Lumiose City.

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🚀 Dr. Luis da Vinha (DMU Politics & IR) co-authors a new International Relations (Q1) article: “‘Active Non-Alignment’ in Outer Space: Brazil’s Hedging Strategy in the Sino-American Space Race.” It explores how Brazil balances between the U.S. and China in the new space race!

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Great news from our Politics & IR community! 🎓 Dr Ibrahim Has has published a new article in Critical Studies on Terrorism, exploring the Kurdish Question and security in Diyarbakir, Türkiye. Read it here 👉 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

The irreconcilable Kurdish Question and societal security: the case of glocal securitisation and gentrification in Diyarbakır-Türkiye

This article examines intricate interplay between urban political economy, securitisation, critical terrorism and conflict studies, focusing on Diyarbakır, a city in Türkiye often referred to as in...

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