@BISA_EEES

@MYBISA East Europe & Eurasian Security Working Group. Formerly known as Russian and Eurasian Security WG. All disclaimers apply

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Joined September 2012
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Happy to share a new EEES event: "Paganism in the Russo-Ukrainian war" A webinar exploring neo-paganism as both a source of identity and a potential vector of radicalisation in wartime Russia & Ukraine. 15 May, 2-3:30pm, Online Info and register here: bisa.ac.uk/events/paganism-r…
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Excited to receive your proposals (papers, panels and roundtables). For doubts, write to [email protected]. Areas we cover: East Europe (including Russia), and Eurasia (Central Asia, Caucasus, etc). We welcome all "BISA" international disciplines (politics/IR/IPE/socsci+).
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🎉We are OPEN now for abstract, roundtable and panel submissions for #BISA2027 🎉 'Fragmenting orders, shared futures: Global politics in turbulent times' 🌎 Submit here now! 👉 conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-p… @SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden
Conference 2027 Manchester, UK idios diaCityUK Fragmenting orders, shared futures: Global politics in turbulent times Submission deadline: Friday 6 November Website: conference.bisa.ac.uk Note change of date! 30 June - 2 July

ALT Conference 2027 Manchester, UK idios diaCityUK Fragmenting orders, shared futures: Global politics in turbulent times Submission deadline: Friday 6 November Website: conference.bisa.ac.uk Note change of date! 30 June - 2 July

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🎉We are OPEN now for abstract, roundtable and panel submissions for #BISA2027 🎉 'Fragmenting orders, shared futures: Global politics in turbulent times' 🌎 Submit here now! 👉 conference.bisa.ac.uk/call-p… @SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden
Conference 2027 Manchester, UK idios diaCityUK Fragmenting orders, shared futures: Global politics in turbulent times Submission deadline: Friday 6 November Website: conference.bisa.ac.uk Note change of date! 30 June - 2 July

ALT Conference 2027 Manchester, UK idios diaCityUK Fragmenting orders, shared futures: Global politics in turbulent times Submission deadline: Friday 6 November Website: conference.bisa.ac.uk Note change of date! 30 June - 2 July

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Agnieszka Pikulicka@Aga_PikMay 21
What does cinema can tell us about Central Asia? Listen to the new episode of Turan Tales with the amazing Assiya Issemberdiyeva, a Kazakh film critic and PhD candidate at Queen Mary University of London turantales.substack.com/p/ep…
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This year we organised 11 panels at #BISA2026: conference.bisa.ac.uk/ Day one: - Beyond post-Soviet transition: the political economy of Central Asia - Foreign Policy Strategies in Eurasia - Pillars of Authoritarianism in Eurasia - Soft Power and Discursive Competition
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Day 2: - Discourses in (In)Security - Russian Warfare in Ukraine and Beyond - Russia’s War Against Ukraine: Narratives and Discourses (Society and Foreign Policy) - Gender & Russia's War Against Ukraine st in Russia - Examining Russia’s interactions with other major powers
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Day 3: - Eurasian and Asia-Pacific dimensions of regional and international order - Book presentation: Pandemic Politics in Central Asia. Authoritarian Contagion, by @anceschistan (Luca Anceschi)
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BISAWG Emotions in Politics and IR@BISAWG_EmotionsApr 22
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 🏆We are thrilled to announce the 3 shortlisted authors for the EPIR Thesis Prize: Elisabeth Moerking, U Bristol Anh Nguyen, SOAS/U St Andrews (@anhng85) Bruno Sowden-Carvalho, U Birmingham (@carvalhobds) 🎉Congratulations & good luck for the final outcome!
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We are delighted to announce that #BISA2027 is going to be held in Manchester next year! 🎉 The call for papers will be released early in September 2026! 🌟 Find out more! 👉 bisa.ac.uk/news/bisa2027-con… @visit_mcr @marketing_mcr @mcr_conf @SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden

#BISA2027 conference to be held in Manchester

In 2027 our conference will be held in Manchester - the birthplace of the industrial revolution!

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David J. Wilcox@DrDavidJWilcoxMay 18
As we are in "call for proposals" season for the next year's @isanet & @MYBISA conferences, I am looking to put together some panels on the broad theme of "Unofficial Diplomacy in a Dangerous World: New Insights Into Track II/1.5 Diplomacy". If you're interested, let me know!
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Bruce Pannier@BrucePannierMay 21
Hidden ocean legacy found in Central Asia’s mountains qazinform.com/news/hidden-oc…

Hidden ocean legacy found in Central Asia’s mountains

The ancient Tethys Ocean may have played a major role in shaping Central Asia’s mountainous landscape during the age of dinosaurs, according to new research led by scientists from the University...

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Dr Frank Maracchione@Frank_OuhMay 20
Support to my friend and colleague @steveswerdlow, a person who has studied, loved, and defended #CentralAsia for decades now facing unjust (and unexplained) challenges to enter the region. #Kyrgyzstan 24.kg/english/374423_Human_r…
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Bruce Pannier@BrucePannierMay 14
Pannier and Hillard’s Spotlight on Central Asia: New Episode Coming Sunday timesca.com/tune-in-pannier-…

Pannier and Hillard's Spotlight on Central Asia: New Episode Out Now - The Times Of Central Asia

As Managing Editor of The Times of Central Asia, I’m delighted that, in partnership with the Oxus Society for Central Asian Affairs, we are the home of the

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Joanna Lillis@joannalillisMay 15
Uzbekistan marked a tragic anniversary this week: 21 years since security forces massacred protesters in Andijan - why has #Uzbekistan still not faced up to this bloodsoaked past? Read my latest on Substack, and for more read my book, Silk Mirage open.substack.com/pub/joanna…
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ASIAC Studies on Central Asia & Caucasus in Italy@ASIACItaliaMay 13
About ten days left to apply! Local and international researchers welcome!
ASIAC Studies on Central Asia & Caucasus in Italy@ASIACItaliaApr 24
Replying to @ASIACItalia
1) Call for papers and panels for ASIAC Days in Central Asia 2026, 7-8 September 2026, Almaty, Kazakhstan. With @capsunlock_org. Title: “Local Voices, Global Debates: ASIAC Days in Central Asia”, the first ASIAC-sponsored conference in Central Asia. asiac.net/eventi/asiac-annua…
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BISA - British International Studies Association@MYBISAMay 7
Submissions of papers for our 2027 virtual conference #VirtualBISA2027 are OPEN NOW 🌟 'Conflict and cooperation in a changing world' 🌍 Find all information here! 👉 indico.bisa.ac.uk/event/659/ @SimonRushton8 @JulietDryden @Jamiejhagen @CityStGeorges @unamcgahern
Virtual Conference 2027 by BISA on conflict and cooperation, held online via Zoom from January 11-13.

ALT Virtual Conference 2027 by BISA on conflict and cooperation, held online via Zoom from January 11-13.

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The Diplomat
@Diplomat_APACApr 24
Despite consistent chatter about the need for diversification, Turkmenistan has struggled to reach customers other than China for its gas exports. buff.ly/cbiubRu

China and Turkmenistan Inaugurate New Phase at Galkynysh Gas Field

Despite consistent chatter about the need for diversification, Ashgabat has struggled to reach customers other than China given infrastructure constraints.

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Davis Center
@DCRES_HarvardApr 16
Hear new findings on 🇦🇲Armenia, 🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan & 🇷🇺Russia from our Post-Soviet Reforms Initiative, as the team shares a comparative analysis of institutional reforms proposed or enacted for each country & discusses cleavages among elites. In person, 4/29: daviscenter.fas.harvard.edu/…

Analyzing Post-Soviet Reforms and Reform Proposals: Results of Comparative Research, Part 2

Come hear key findings from a unique comparison of institutional reforms enacted or proposed by elites, opposition groups, and other actors in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan; and Russia.

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Bruce Pannier@BrucePannierApr 24
В Бишкеке меняют советские названия улиц, в Москве вновь заявляют о «русофобии» в Кыргызстане azattyqasia.org/a/v-bishkeke…

В Бишкеке меняют советские названия улиц, в Москве вновь заявляют о «русофобии» в Кыргызстане

В России вновь недовольны тем, что в Кыргызстане меняют названия улиц советских времен. Депутаты Государственной думы во время ратификации соглашения о строительстве кампуса Кыргызско-российского...

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ASIAC Studies on Central Asia & Caucasus in Italy@ASIACItaliaApr 24
3) Launch of the ASIAC Prize for the Best International Doctoral Thesis on Central Asian and Caucasus Studies Inaugural Edition 2026 (Nominations close on Friday, 31 July 2026). To apply and for more info: asiac.net/eventi/asiac-annua…
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ASIAC Studies on Central Asia & Caucasus in Italy@ASIACItaliaApr 24
2) Call for papers and panels for ASIAC’s annual conference: On 14-16 December 2026, @CaFoscari University of Venice will host the 20th edition of the annual conference of the Italian Association for the Study of Central Asia and the Caucasus (ASIAC). asiac.net/eventi/asiac-annua…
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