Predicting Low-Intensity Political Violence using Social Media
Seminar
The study of political violence is commonly concerned with understanding mass violence like civil war onset or rebellion. Such events are relatively easy to identify as common sources of textual data reliably report on their occurrence. Other types of conflict, however, may not rise to such a…
From Non-Interventionism to Interventionism: Explaining America's Foreign Affairs Agenda Since the Nineteenth Century
Seminar
Since the early 20th century, the United States of America has served as the backbone of the contemporary world order in which we live today. However, political scientists still have to travel a long road before understanding why the USA has come to move away from non-interventionism towards…
“The ballot is stronger than the bullet”?: Democracy in difficult contexts
Workshop
An interdisciplinary workshop with Professor Nic Cheeseman addressing democracy, governance, and human rights. Scholars, early career researchers, and post-graduate students are invited to join Visiting Fellow, Professor Nic Cheeseman (University of Birmingham) for a workshop exploring the…
Why there is no such thing as institutionless politics: Lessons from Africa
Seminar
Professor Nic Cheeseman will present the findings from his latest book, Institutions and Democracy in Africa: How the rules of the game shape political developments (Cambridge University Press, 2018). Historically, African political institutions such as constitutions, legislatures and judiciaries…
How to get published: Journals, books and blogs
Workshop
HDR workshop with Professor Nic CheesemanHow to get published is one of the greatest challenges facing early career academics. Which thesis chapters would make for the best articles? Is it better to go for lots of articles or is there a value in publishing a book? Which journals and presses are…
How to get published: Journals, books and blogs
Workshop
How to get published is one of the greatest challenges facing early career academics. Which thesis chapters would make for the best articles? Is it better to go for lots of articles or is there a value in publishing a book? Which journals and presses are most feasible, and which have the best…