🌞 Happy #SummerHolidays! Enjoy your vacations and come back rested and refreshed 🙌 📅 IBEI will be closed from August 3rd to 31st. We look forward to welcoming you in September! 🔗 Key dates for the start of the academic year: https://t.ly/u6Odq

How did SpaceX come to dominate the skies?🛰️ In her latest article, Fulya Apaydin analyzes how decades of US space deregulation set the stage for this orbital monopoly. A key piece of her ongoing research project on Space Policy. 👇Read the full article: t.ly/L7u2d

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How the US's long push to deregulate outer space led to SpaceX's dominance of the skies

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Does supporting the EU mean supporting minority inclusion in wartime? The data shows a more complex reality. An analysis of citizen perceptions & the limits of EU norm diffusion in Ukraine. 📄 t.ly/550Rx ✍️ Lesley-Ann Daniels & Marc Sanjaume-Calvet

Europeanisation under fire: Minority rights and the limits of EU norm diffusion in wartime Ukraine - Lesley-Ann Daniels, Marc Sanjaume-Calvet, 2026

The status of national minorities in Ukraine has become increasingly politicised, not only as Russia's justification for its invasions, but also due to Ukr...

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🏛️ Is the EU's Multilateral Investment Court still alive? Dr. Ivana Damjanovic unpacks the EU's push to replace ISDS arbitration with a permanent court - and why it's stuck between aspiration and reality. 👉 www.eu-values.eu/blog/the-eur... #EU #ISDS @ibei.org

The European Union’s reform of international investment law: still (un)feasible and relevant? — EU-VALUES

Dr Ivana Damjanovic examines the EU's proposal for a Multilateral Investment Court (MIC), part of ongoing UN-led reform of how investor-state disputes are resolved. Currently handled through arbitrati...

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Industrial policy beyond the superpowers 🌍 Fulya Apaydin, Merve Sancak & Andreas Nölke analyze non-hegemonic powers through 4 lenses: • Historical Legacies • Geoeconomics • Domestic Politics • The Success Dilemma Don't miss the full article! t.ly/9ZD5k

Bridging comparative and international political economy for the study of industrial policy beyond the hegemons: Introduction to special issue

This special issue unpacks the transformation of industrial policy among non-hegemonic powers (NHPs) by bridging otherwise compartmentalized debates within comparative political economy and interna...

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La UE frente a Gaza: división, relevancia e impotencia. @solerlecha.bsky.social analiza en su artículo las grietas internas que frenan la política exterior europea, el papel geopolítico de la UE y los debates sobre Israel y Palestina. 👇Artículo completo: t.ly/3t43n

✨ Event Recap! 📸 A look back at the Workshop | Understanding EU-Africa Relationships in a World Adrift. An essential space for discussion to understand where relations between both continents are headed in today's changing world. 🌐🤝

An analysis of gender integration in South American governance 👇 In this chapter, @andreabianculli.bsky.social traces policy evolution from the IACW (1928) to ECLAC, CAN, and MERCOSUR. 📖 Handbook of South American Regionalism Find the publication here: t.ly/ZKq1x

Gender Governance in South American Regionalism: Institutions, Norms, and Policy Frameworks

Since 1928, gender has been addressed at the regional level in Latin America, beginning with the establishment of the Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM) under the Pan-American Conference, predec...

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How is a lasting peace achieved after a civil war? 🕊️ Lesley-Ann Daniels shows that recognizing linguistic or religious rights can save the peace, but only if promises are truly implemented. Discover how governments use identity concessions strategically. 👉 t.ly/4wvtj @jpeaceresearch.bsky.social

Identity concessions in ethnic civil wars: When are they given and with what outcomes for peace?

Abstract. Creating a stable peace is now the key puzzle to resolve in ending civil wars. To date, research has focused on ‘hard’ political and military ref

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What if the greatest obstacle to children's rights in the United States lies within its own courts? ⚖️ In his latest book, Jeffrey Davis examines how U.S. courts have failed to protect young people, and why human rights law can be part of the solution. Read here: t.ly/xyPBv @springernature.com

Constitutional Indifference

This book demonstrates how US courts consistently fail to protect children’s rights to life and safety and their rights in criminal justice system

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🎧 Podcast "The IBEI World" goes wherever YOU go! Press play and dive into the tensions, conflicts, and alliances shaping our future. A dynamic format to understand the world through your headphones. 👉 Follow our channel and stay tuned! t.ly/FJkO_

EU & Andean Community Trade Talks! Cintia Quiliconi of @flacsoecuador.bsky.social explains how: 1️⃣ EU-Andean bloc-to-bloc talks broke down 2️⃣ EULAC signed bilateral deals 🇵🇪🇨🇴🇪🇨 3️⃣ Bolivia's 🇧🇴 new gov't could revive an interregional approach...What do you think? 🎥 www.eulas.network/videos @ibei.org

Great news! Fulya Apaydın (IBEI) has been elected to the @sasemeeting.bsky.social Executive Council for 2026-29, alongside @basakkus.bsky.social and Victor Tan Chen. Together, they will help guide the Society’s activities and shape its strategic direction for the years ahead. t.ly/wdKnw

Announcing the 2026 SASE Presidential and Executive Council Election Results | SASE News

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🔎 How do media systems shape which interests are heard in #AIpolicy debates? D. Garcia, L. Chaqués & X. Fernández analyze over 37k articles in eight leading newspapers using #LLM to identify the organizations cited and the tone of their coverage. 👉 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

🇪🇨 Call For Papers / Chamada de Artigos / Convocatoria de Artículos! Join EULAS and Universidad San Francisco de Quito this November for our conference on countering populism. Network with experts from across the globe! Submit your abstract by July 20th: www.eulas.network/event-detail... @ibei.org

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📢 Call for Papers Open: Populism. Polarization. Democracy under pressure. 🔥 Join us and USFQ in Quito this November for our nxt conference on defending liberal democracy & human rights across Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean. Deadline July 20th: www.eulas.network/event-detail... @ibei.org

🏆 Congratulations to Katerina Sharova! Our Predoctoral Fellow has been awarded the 2026 IJPA–ENPA Best Paper Award for her brilliant work on organizational culture and ethical behavior in public administration. Exclusive preview of her research here: t.ly/2eP3z

📸 A great week at the Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East! From global conflicts to new gender dynamics, these days were packed with learning & an incredible exchange of ideas between students & experts✨ 👥 @catalunyaintl.bsky.social  & @iemed.bsky.social Check it out👇

💼 VACANCY for a Communications Officer (Part-time) to work at IBEI, supporting the @eulasnetwork.bsky.social. Looking for a proactive professional in research dissemination, digital tools & international affairs. ⏳Deadline: 20 July 2026 🔗Info: t.ly/FuV5j

🎓CUENTA ATRÁS | ¡Becas 100%! 5 becas completas para los Másteres IBEI con la Fundación ”la Caixa”. Especialízate en 🌍 Relaciones Internacionales 🛡️ Seguridad Internacional 🌱 Desarrollo Internacional 📊 Políticas Públicas 📅 Hasta el 13 de julio Toda la información: t.ly/N4S4R

🤝 IBEI participates in the prestigious Lunch Talk Series Director Prof. Laura Chaqués Bonafont presented her research on AI governance at Fudan University (ISS), strengthening academic ties and opening doors for future research collaborations and student exchanges. More info: t.ly/uIUnx

🌍Is the Middle East shaping the future of global politics? Opening event of the Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East at the CCCB with @yezidsayigh.bsky.social, Natalia Sancha & Tinhinan El Kadi (mod. Eduard Soler). t.ly/YLiFd @iemed.bsky.social & Catalonia International

Is the EU still a 'normative power' or is that idea cracking under pressure? Ian Manners @lunduniversity.bsky.social revisits his own concept: democratic backsliding, colonial legacies, resurgent force politics. Can values still compete? 🎥 Full interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Ln... @ibei.org

✨ New look! ✨ We’ve refreshed our visual identity to reflect our growth as a leading European hub for research & training in politics, international relations, security and development. Thoughts on our #newlogo? 👇

#ResearchWednesday | Governance at a Crossroads 🌐 Where is the global economy heading? As international cooperation faces pressure, trade and finance rules require a complete rethink. Jose Juan Ruiz (@rielcano.bsky.social) outlines the strategic responses needed for this new era. Watch 👇

Ahir va començar la cinquena edició de la Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East, que organitzem conjuntament amb @ibei.org i @iemed.bsky.social.

S’inaugura una nova edició de la Barcelona Summer School of the Mediterranean and the Middle East | Activitats | Catalunya Internacional

Les activitats de l'entitat inclouen algunes de les pràctiques habituals en l'esfera internacional: des d'intercanvis de bones pràctiques fins a iniciatives de projecció digital, debats acadèmics, pro...

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Congrats to Dr. Elena Simanschi! She has successfully defended her PhD thesis on (Dis)information in Eastern Europe, supervised by Dr. Elisabeth Johansson-Nogués (IBEI) within the @uab.cat PhD Programme. 👏✨

📢 Call for Papers Open: Populism. Polarization. Democracy under pressure. 🔥 Join us and USFQ in Quito this November for our nxt conference on defending liberal democracy & human rights across Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean. Deadline July 20th: www.eulas.network/event-detail... @ibei.org

🎓ÚLTIMS DIES | Vius a Espanya o Portugal? Aprofita les 5 beques del 100% (12.900€) per als Màsters IBEI (Curs 2026-27). Especialitza't en Relacions Internacionals, Seguretat Internacional, Desenvolupament Internacional o Polítiques Públiques. ⏳Data limit: 13 de juliol t.ly/_LdkD

The journey continues🎓 Following Part 1, the second Master’s Graduation recap video is now live! Congrats to all graduates from: 🔹MIR 🔹MMAPP Thank you for letting us be part of your journey🌟 Check it out now: t.ly/j1tAM 📺Full ceremony recording available on our YouTube channel

Graduation Ceremony 2026 - YouTube

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A day to keep forever! 🎓 The recap video of the Master’s Graduation ceremony is now available. This is just the beginning of your journey, and we are so proud of our community! 🌟 Congrats to all graduates from: 🔹MIS 🔹MID 🔹MPP 🎬 Stay tuned... Part 2 is coming soon! Click here: t.ly/h9WOC

IBEI Graduation Ceremony 2026 (MIS, MID & MPP) - Summary video

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