I have to admit it, I have had a problem blogging lately. It has been so long it took me a minute to remember how to login and start a new post. It is not that I have writers block … Continue reading
18 Nov 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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11 Sep 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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Tone Deaf Academics: Post-Tenure Denial Interactions
Many people love APSA (at least until they are sleeping on the lawn because someone decides to find their inner fire bug), but IR folks have a less than cozy relationship with the conference. Often, our attendance depends on the … Continue reading
3 Sep 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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Stop the Madness: Reviewer Demands and Quantitative Models
The madness has to stop. Things are getting out of hand for those that do statistical research and try to publish their results. Reviewers for quantitative political science articles have gone off the deep end in their requests for revisions … Continue reading
28 Aug 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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Don’t Let it Die- When to Save an Article
I have written before about terminating a research article, taking it out back and killing it. Sometimes it’s just better to eliminate something rather than put more energy into saving a piece that really can’t be saved (cue the Coldplay … Continue reading
25 Aug 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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The Letter of Interest: Less than a Dozen Sentences…
I am not sure why this post on the dozen sentences you need in your letter of interest has gained so much traction, but it has. It does not seem to include any information that immediately pops out as useful … Continue reading
12 Aug 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes as the Ultimate IR Blockbuster
by Brandon Valeriano and Andrew Stevens (recent University of Glasgow graduate) Movies are important teaching tools in the field of International Relations. We have to be honest with ourselves; students now are less inclined to read assigned materials. On top … Continue reading
10 Jul 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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Being a Minority Professor in Modern America: How Do You Check Privilege When There is None?
For many, being a Professor (Lecturer in the UK) is a badge of honor. It is a source of pride that demonstrates intelligence plus hard work. For others, it can actually be a source of stress and, in the extreme, … Continue reading
2 Jul 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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“Big Data” in the Cyber Security Field: Millions and Millions of Attacks?
“Big Data” is the new hot topic in academia and in the public. With the increased ability to collect and analyze information there is a quest to mine the great sources of data that are out there in the wild. … Continue reading
24 Jun 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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The Scottish Foreign Policy Context: Going Beyond Making Things Up
Living in Scotland, the most frustrating thing about the independence debate for me has been the lack of evidence to back up foreign policy claims. Both the Yes and No campaign make sweeping claims about the needs and desires of … Continue reading
17 Jun 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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Can You Have Productivity Without Accountability and Punishment?
On a podcast I heard some time ago featuring Ray Romano (of Everybody Loves Raymond* fame) had the actor commenting on his writing and work process. He basically admitted he was addicted to various unproductive habits and activities. As a … Continue reading