Who’s behind our research? 👀🧠 We’re starting Meet the Minds, a new series introducing the people shaping our work in International Relations. We begin with @solveigrichter.bsky.social recently shortlisted for the Supervisor Award at Universität Leipzig. Stay tuned ✨

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International Relations @ Leipzig University@ir-unileipzig.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Venezuela and Latin America after the US intervention: Forced transitions in the making? 📅 22 Jan 2026 | 15:00–16:30 CET 📍 Leipzig & online With Prof. Dr. Solveig Richter (Universität Leipzig) and Prof. Dr. Ralf J. Leiteritz (Universidad del Rosario). Join us for discussion and exchange.

Celebrate, what you have achieved, and don't fear what lies ahead!!

International Relations @ Leipzig University@ir-unileipzig.bsky.social · last yr.

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the power of women in political science—researching, analyzing, and shaping the policies that drive our world forward. A special shoutout goes out to the women of our IR team at @unileipzig.bsky.social! Together, we are unstoppable!

What's going on with USAID? Solveig Richter (@solveigrichter.bsky.social) and colleagues analysed the current situation on the PRIF Blog - a very worthwhile read!

PRIF@prif.org · last yr.

The US government seems to end USAID as we know it. What does this mean for international cooperation and democracy promotion? Read the analysis by Sonja Grimm, Tina Freyburg, @jleininger.bsky.social, @solveigrichter.bsky.social & Jonas Wolff on #PRIFblog (& epd wire). blog.prif.org/2025/02/07/u...

Wrote a short piece with my colleagues @jleininger.bsky.social Sonja Grimm, Tina Freyburg and Jonas Wolff on USAID for @prif.org Have a read! @ir-unileipzig.bsky.social @unileipzig.bsky.social

PRIF@prif.org · last yr.

The US government seems to end USAID as we know it. What does this mean for international cooperation and democracy promotion? Read the analysis by Sonja Grimm, Tina Freyburg, @jleininger.bsky.social, @solveigrichter.bsky.social & Jonas Wolff on #PRIFblog (& epd wire). blog.prif.org/2025/02/07/u...

Please share widely! #Fellowships for visiting African researcher 2025: Call for Applications Des candidatures francophones sont les bienvenues! www.megatrends-afrika.de/das-projekt/...

Call for Applications – Fellowship 2025

Call for Applications – Fellowship 2025

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From October 9 to 11, our Chair participated in the Zentrumstage 2024 and conference „Historicities of Peace and Security“ at Marburg University, where some of our team members presented their current research and doctoral projects.

Was will & kann postkoloniale Forschung. Unser Beitrag zur Debatte: www.faz.net/aktuell/wiss... www.faz.net/aktuell/wiss...

Postkoloniale Forschung: Tränengas, Cadillacs und Baracken

Der Fortbestand von Hierarchien als Gegenstand und Problem: Was will und kann postkoloniale Forschung? Ein Bericht aus der Praxis.

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Speaking to the students at @ir-unileipzig.bsky.social was fun. They brought a lot of energy to the discussion. Thanks for having me @solveigrichter.bsky.social

International Relations @ Leipzig University@ir-unileipzig.bsky.social · 2y ago

On Dec. 4th, we had the privilege of welcoming Prof. Janina Dill (@janinadill.bsky.social) from the University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk) for a guest lecture titled "International Law in Gaza: Belligerent Intent and Provisional Measures“, organized by Prof. Solveig Richter (@solveigrichter.bsky.social).

Hier noch eine schelle Analyse zu den Hintergründen der dramatischen Ereignisse in Syrien von Masood al Hakari und mir: blog.prif.org/2024/12/10/s...

Syrien: Blitzoffensive der islamistischen Rebellenallianz stürzt Assad - PRIF BLOG

Eine Blitzoffensive der islamistischen Rebellenallianz markiert das Ende des Assad-Regimes. Ende November 2024 erobern die Rebellen mit rasantem Tempo große Städte, und Anfang Dezember fällt auch Dama...

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I am grateful for the time that Janina Dill @janinadill.bsky.social dedicated for my lecture @ir-unileipzig.bsky.social last week and for the brilliant argumentation and insights in International Law in Gaza. What mattered as well was the open and respectful academic discussion in the classroom.

International Relations @ Leipzig University@ir-unileipzig.bsky.social · 2y ago

On Dec. 4th, we had the privilege of welcoming Prof. Janina Dill (@janinadill.bsky.social) from the University of Oxford (@ox.ac.uk) for a guest lecture titled "International Law in Gaza: Belligerent Intent and Provisional Measures“, organized by Prof. Solveig Richter (@solveigrichter.bsky.social).

Funded PhD opportunity at the Centre for Peace and Security with Aurélie Bröckerhoff, Elly Harrowell and myself - entitled "The peace potential of everyday economic spaces and practices in conflict-affected societies". ➡️ www.coventry.ac.uk/research/res...

Come to Kent in 2025 and present your peace and conflict papers at next year's CRS conference!

@jenniferhodge.bsky.social · 2y ago

📣 Attention all peace and conflict scholars and practitioners! The call for the Conflict Research Society Annual Conference 2025 is out! Get your paper, panel and workshop submissions in by 17th January 😀 conflictresearchsociety.org/call-for-pap...

Technology is relevant for all peace and conflict researchers, so have a look!

CNTR | Arms Control Research@cntrarmscontrol.org · 2y ago

The first issue of our CNTR Monitor on technology and arms control is here! Under the title “Perspectives on Dual Use”, we take a look at trends with an impact on peace and security. CNTR Monitor is available in English and German at monitor.cntrarmscontrol.org/en/2024/

🚨 Job Alert! 🚨 3-year postdoc with Tobias Lenz in Lüneburg (Germany), preferred profile on international organizations/institutions or international security - all details here: www.leuphana.de/en/universit...

🚀 Spannende (und offene!) Stellenausschreibung am WZB für #Wissenschaftsmanager*innen: Wir suchen eine neue administrative Geschäftsführung (m/w/d)! Bewerbungsfrist: 2.12.2024. 👉 wzb.eu/de/jobs/admi... #Job #Karriere #Stellenangebot

hervorragend klare & knappe Stellungnahme der HRK zur Resolution des Bundestags www.hrk.de/positionen/b...

Zur aktuellen Antisemitismusdebatte im Bundestag

Entschließung der 39. HRK-Mitgliederversammlung am 19.11.2024Der Bundestag hat am 7. November 2024 die Resolution „Nie wieder ist jetzt – Jüdisches Leben in Deutschland schützen, bewahren und stärken“...

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I am happy to be part of the bsky.social community now, and my first day here seems already full of "old faces". Seems we need some optimism, these days, especially conflict researchers. So, before I start posting, liking, sending, re-posting...a virtual hug.