Other News
New Special Issue of Geopolitics: 'Social Constructions of Space in Trade Relations'
A new Special Issue of Geopolitics, names 'Social Constructions of Space in Trade Relations: A Constructivist Perspective', has been published!
PAIS Departmental Seminar 30th October - Metropolitan Governance As Organised Anarchy: The Case of the Paris region with Patrick Le Gal猫s
Join Patrick Le Gal猫s (CNRS Research Professor of Sociology, Politics and Urban Studies at Sciences Po) at PAIS as he discusses the challenges facing governance of large metropolitan areas using Paris as a case study.
EASG Presents Dr. Tao Wang on Performative Responsiveness
In this talk, Dr. Wang explores the phenomenon of "performative responsiveness" in legislators. Why they dedicate considerable time to attending local, apolitical, and private constituency events. Taking a comparative perspective using cases ranging across Asia and Africa, Dr. Wang reveals a gap in the literature on this particular pressure guiding legislator behaviour and providing an additional informal avenue through which they can attempt to cultivate and wield influence.
East Asia Study Group Present Dr. Xu Peng on Scam Logistics
Dr. Peng examines the rise of scam centres along the China–Southeast Asia borderlands, revealing them as structured infrastructures that mobilize people, money, and influence. This talk uncovers how illicit operations are systematized through brokers, governance zones, and digital platforms.
Ann Fitz-Gerald Director of the Balsille School presents to the PAIS seminar series
On 8th October, Ann Fitz-Gerald - director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Canada, spoke to the department on the topic "Technology Governance: Implications for National Security and Public Policy". A great turn out from staff, PG and UG students. A brilliant start to the PAIS seminar series for the 25/26 academic year