9 Mar 2015
by Brandon Valeriano
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It seems as if a critical mass of the community of IR scholars have settled on the notion that diversity is important, both in substance and in representation. The problem is that this critical mass has very little conception of … Continue reading
22 Jan 2015
by Brandon Valeriano
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I am tired, so very tired. This month I took a trip to Japan, would love if the entire goal of the trip was to eat Kobe beef and real sushi, but sadly, no. The goal was go to Akita … Continue reading
11 Dec 2014
by Laura Sjoberg
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I have the distinct privilege of being allowed to teach under a course number the University of Florida has – INR 6208 – “Advanced IR theory” – for which there is no set curriculum. When I took this course number … Continue reading
8 Dec 2014
by Laura Sjoberg
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Many of my Facebook friends have commented on Fabio Roja’s post on orgtheory called “Advice for Students in Lower Ranked Doctoral Programs.” More than usual, their reactions have been polarized. Some have found humor in the best line in the post … Continue reading
18 Oct 2014
by Laura Sjoberg
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I have the privilege this week of being at the Millennium Conference in London, where the conference theme is method, methodology, and innovation in IR. I’m learning a lot, especially since these issues are core to the book project that … Continue reading
18 Sep 2014
by Laura Sjoberg
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When I first applied to edit a journal, it was in part about thinking that I would really enjoy some of the tasks – reading submissions and reviews, putting together issues, and engaging with cutting edge work in the field. … Continue reading
11 Sep 2014
by Brandon Valeriano
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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
27 Aug 2014
by R. William Ayres
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In the wake of the Salaita “non-hiring” decision at the University of Illinois, there’s been a lot of discussion about whether “civility” should be used to judge academics in hiring decisions. The Chronicle has a pretty good rundown of some … Continue reading
25 Aug 2014
by R. William Ayres
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There is a lot of debate and discussion about the almost-hiring/top-down “firing” of Steven Salaita at the University of Illinois. For those who have missed the story, you can find a recap in the Chronicle here. Academics, of course, love … Continue reading
22 Aug 2014
by Barak Mendelsohn
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With APSA just around the corner and chilly wind makes Cambridge evenings so pleasant it is time for some reflection on the summer break and a great opportunity to raise the topic of media appearances by political scientists. Of course … Continue reading