In our news section we post information concerning the EDP Network. Here you will find announcements on upcoming workshops and keynote lectures, book publications, awards and calls for papers. We also report on our regular network meetings.
Most Recent EDP NEWS
3. June 2021 | News
“Free my Internet” project illustrates scientific research as graphic short stories
Why do states shut down social media platforms? And what impact does this have on society? Interdisciplinary project by the University of St. Gallen publishes four graphic short stories on government restrictions on internet access
read more »27. May 2021 | News
Inken von Borzyskowski awarded British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship
Fellowship will fund fieldwork for Inken’s second book on states exiting international organisations
read more »6. May 2021 | News
“A well-reasoned and communicated boycott could indeed send a strong signal for human rights”
Network member Leonie Holthaus was interviewed on a potential boycott of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar
read more »12. April 2021 | News
Workshop co-organized by Brigitte Weiffen studies impact of Belt and Road Initiative on democracy
From 12-14 March 2021, the online workshop “China’s Belt and Road Initiative: curse or blessing for democracy in Eurasia?” was held at the OSCE Academy in Bishkek.
read more »29. March 2021 | News
Junior Researcher Conference on Authoritarianism and Democracy
Virtual event, co-organized by network member Benjamin Schütze, brought together researchers from nine countries.
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