Bridging The Gap

We still have our recent New Era Workshop on our minds, so it's a great time to spotlight one of our previous NEW alumni! Dr Pooja Arora from last year's NEW cohort was featured in the podcast series "Technology and the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence in Multilateralism." 🎧 Listen below

Congratulations to BTG alum Matthew Cebul on his article, "The Lost Art of Coercion: Why Trump’s Belligerence Is a Sign of Weakness," published this summer in Foreign Affairs, co-authored with Reid Pauly. Read the article here: www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

New fellowships alert! Applications open for the Program on International Relations and International Security (IRIS) fellowships in international security at Harvard University Postdoc fellowships– Apply by October 8. bit.ly/4gwnkD3 Predoc fellowships – Apply by January 15, 2027. bit.ly/4cnP8XS

Call for Papers – Orbis Journal of World Affairs Special Issue Orbis invites academic articles and commentaries examining how war, economic interdependence, and competition over strategic resources shape power transitions and alliance relationships. Abstract deadline Sept. 15. View details here:

BTG alum Kai Thaler shared two new publications: "Transit Migration Entrepreneurship: Explaining Nicaragua’s state-controlled, profit-seeking transit migration industry" doi.org/10.1093/migr... "Next in Line, or Dodging the Bullet? Regime Survival in Nicaragua amid US Pressure" bit.ly/4xSqsPu

BTG alum Jeff Pugh launched "PaxGlobal Voices," a new podcast through UMass Boston's Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development. His article "Demanding Invisibility: Examining U.S. Attitudes Toward Immigrant Political Engagement" was also published in Political Research Quarterly: bit.ly/4gDWMQJ

BTG alum Augusta Dell'Omo's new book Saving Apartheid: White Internationalism at the End of the Cold War was published this spring! Learn more and order here: cup.columbia.edu/book/saving-...

Congratulations to BTG alum Keyi Tang, Ph.D. on her newest book, Power Over Progress: How Politics Shape Development Finance in Africa. Order below!

BTG alum Christina Cottiero shared two recently published works, including her newest book. Read them below! International Financial Institutions and the Promotion of Autocratic Resilience: bit.ly/4vrvIYX Protective Clubs: How Leaders Cooperate in African Regional Organizations bit.ly/49A25fN

We invite you to submit for ISA panels and roundtables as part of the Research and Policy Section (RAPS)! We're hoping for proposals that reflect advancements in research, teaching, and engagement with policy audiences. Need assistance with RAPS submission? Contact Daniel Solomon, dsolomon@ushmm.org

Registration is closing soon! Join @jordantama.bsky.social, @susannacampbell.bsky.social & @oliverkaplan.bsky.social for a virtual course on pursuing partnerships with #Practitioners to create & share #Academic #Research. Open to all. Register: buff.ly/iPPqhXb

ISA 2027 proposals are due June 1! Submit panels/roundtables through the ISA Research & Policy Section (RAPS), created to strengthen connections between international affairs research and policy. Need help organizing a panel? Contact Daniel Solomon: dsolomon@ushmm.org

Check out BTG Alum Rachel George's new publications: AI and Democracy, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (below) From Altruism to Instrumentalism? Aid-Diplomacy Mergers and the Future of Foreign Policy: bit.ly/4wyyEET Amid Shaky Ceasefire, War in Iran Is Starving Sudan: bit.ly/3QLW8WF

Applications for our 2026 New Era Workshop (NEW) are still open through May 3! NEW will be held September 24-26, 2026 in Denver. If you know any PhD students in international affairs and related disciplines who might be interested, please pass along.

BTG alum Nate D.F. Allen shared emerging tech resources from the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. Artificial Intelligence for Africa’s Defense Force Toolkit "Combatting terrorism online" webinar lnkd.in/gi8KFYi4 "Africa’s search for sovereignty has entered the defense sector" lnkd.in/gZGa555S

BTG alum Miray Philips contributed “The Politicization of the 21 Libya Martyrs” in Public Orthodoxy. Dr. Philips also discussed Coptic issues at the 18th Session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues held in November. View full statement: lnkd.in/e-WX2HgV YouTube: lnkd.in/gHWFtCGy

Congratulations to BTG alum Jane Vaynman on her new book "Enemies in Agreement: Political Volatility and the Design of Arms Control" (Cambridge University Press). Get it here:

In his recent contribution to FoRB Women's Alliance, BTG alum Scott Weiner discusses protecting women's religious freedom. Read the article here: forbwomen.org/uncategorize...

BTG alum Rebecca Lissner co-authored "The Pillars of the Global Nuclear Order Are Cracking" with her Council on Foreign Relations colleague Erin D. Dumbacher. Read out the article in Foreign Policy here: foreignpolicy.com/2026/01/05/n...

Check out BTG alum Dr. Rachel George's two new publications! From Altruism to Instrumentalism? Aid-Diplomacy Mergers and the Future of Foreign Policy, Global Studies Quarterly bit.ly/4sWAfBu AI and Democracy: Mapping the Intersections, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace bit.ly/4stklPi

Applications for our 2026 New Era Workshop (NEW) for PhD students are now live! Apps close May 3rd at 11:59pm MT. NEW will be held Sept 24-26, 2026 at the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. For more information and to apply, visit our website

Congratulations to BTG alum Daniel Krcmaric on his new book! Above the Law: The United States and the International Criminal Court, published by Cambridge University Press, is now available: www.cambridge.org/core/books/a...

Congratulations to BTG alum Kai Thaler on his recent book and journal article! When Rebels Win: Ideology, Statebuilding, and Power after Civil Wars (Cornell University Press): bit.ly/4qUtpeo Crime, Crackdowns, and Democracy in Ecuador, Journal of Democracy: bit.ly/4sh9HLb

For 20+ years, Bridging the Gap has trained scholars to produce and share policy-relevant research. Our new report reflects on its impact and lessons learned: prioritize in-person engagement, hands-on skills, diverse recruitment, structured mentoring, strong networks, and ongoing support.

Call for Applications: Advancing Research on Conflict Consortium Summer Program and Mini Course, June 1-5 in the Washington, D.C. area. Designed for PhD students and early-career scholars who are preparing to embark on research in fragile, conflict-affected, or otherwise challenging field sites.

Congratulations to BTG Alum Felicity Vabulas on her recently published book, "Exit from International Organizations: Costly Negotiation for Institutional Change." Get it here: lnkd.in/gPYjXKGy Dr. Vabulas was also interviewed about her book in Asia Expert's Forum: lnkd.in/gY2DumaT

BTG alum Dr. Sahar Khan was recently featured in the John Quincy Adams Society podcast "Security Dilemma," hosting episode 101, "Nuclear South Asia." Listen here: jqas.org/security-dil...

BTG Alum Erica De Bruin recently published a timely article in The Conversation, "ICE Not Only Looks Like a Paramilitary Force-- It is One, and That Makes it Harder to Curb."

Congrats to BTG alum Swetha Ramachandran for her Journal of International Development publication! She also bridges the gap at CGIAR's Standing Panel on Impact Assessment "by translating technical findings into accessible insights for leadership ... and methods to better measure research uptake."

We are pleased to spotlight another incredible BTG alum for their important work! Dr. Muhib Rahman's “The Folly of India’s Illiberal Hegemony” was published in Foreign Affairs. Read about how "China gains from New Delhi’s support for South Asian autocrats": www.foreignaffairs.com/south-asia/f...

Media spotlight: We're excited to highlight BTG alum Dr. Lawrence Rubin, who recently joined PBS “Global Perspectives” as a featured guest, exploring how space and emerging technologies are reshaping the region’s strategic landscape. Watch the episode here: www.pbs.org/video/dr-law...

Postdoc Opportunity Alert: The Center for Global Security Research (CGSR) is hiring multiple positions! A great opportunity for recent PhDs working on great power competition, deterrence, arms control, or related topics who want to stay active in both policy and academia. Applications due Jan. 17.

We are excited to give a special shout out to BTG member Katie Whipkey, the lead author for the recently published report, 2025 Defining Feminist Foreign Policy. Read it here: lnkd.in/d3J6kwbr Katie also participated in an interview with Modern Diplomacy about the report: lnkd.in/efnFzBta

The Bridging the Gap team is humbled and grateful to announce continued programming with renewed funding of $2+ million through 2028! acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

Good Authority announces the call for its 2026/2027 fellows program! Fellows will receive training and mentorship in public engagement, especially in writing blog posts about political science research in ways that are accessible and engaging to a broader audience. goodauthority.org/news/announc...

IPSI applications are now open for 2026! This 5-day professional workshop helps international affairs scholars sharpen policy engagement, media skills, and public-facing writing. Professors and post-docs are encouraged to apply. Spread the word to your networks! bridgingthegapproject.org/ipsi

Shout out to BTG Director Suparna Chaudhry on her recent media appearances! "Why everybody is hating on NGOs," NPR Think: bit.ly/3Kj6Qkf "Busting myths about young Australian voters, plus the decline of NGOs," Australia Broadcasting Corporation, Late Night Live with David Marr: bit.ly/3M07qEd

Congratulations to BTG member Jamie J. Hagen on her new book! Read Queering Women, Peace and Security: Expanding Feminist Approaches to Gender in Peacebuilding, published by Oxford University Press: global.oup.com/academic/pro...

Congratulations to BTG member Kai M. Thaler for his new article published in Security Studies. Check out "Stumbling out of the Gates: Security Strategy and Military Weakness after Revolutionary Victory" here: doi.org/10.1080/0963...

Now accepting applications: Foreign Policy for America’s NextGen Initiative is a unique opportunity for young foreign policy leaders to take action, engage with a strong community, and grow professionally. Learn more: www.fp4america.org/nextgen-init... Apply by Nov. 24: forms.gle/GwTraNgQQqeq...

Call for applications: The Simon-Skjodt Center's 2026–2027 Genocide and Atrocity Prevention Research Fellowship is designed for early-career scholars advancing policy-relevant research on genocide, mass atrocities, and prevention. Fellows receive funding, travel support, and more. Apply by Dec. 15!

We're pleased to spotlight BTG Alum Wendy Leutert's recent policy publication with the RAND Corporation entitled “China’s Growing Domestic Economic, Social, and Environmental Challenges." Read the article here: www.rand.org/pubs/conf_pr...

CONGRATULATIONS to Bruce Jentleson, BTG Senior Advisor, who has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the Committee on Conscience, which plays a key advisory role for the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. sanford.duke.edu/story/bruce-...

Congratulations to BTG community member Danielle Lupton on a new publication in PS: Political Science & Politics! Check out "Base Assumptions: The Complex Electoral Geography of Stateside US Military Installations" below.

BTG community member Gregory Winger recently had an article published in War on the Rocks. Read "Washington’s Ironclad Commitments Are Rusting in the Indo-Pacific": bit.ly/3IXOQLR The article is partly based on an article published with Contemporary Security Policy, available here: bit.ly/4q6AQzX

Congratulations to BTG team member Danielle Gilbert for her recent article, "Trump wants to punish countries that wrongfully detain U.S. citizens." Read how "a new executive order aims to strike back against 'hostage diplomacy.'" goodauthority.org/news/trump-w... @danigilbert.bsky.social

Call for applications! Recent doctoral graduates or soon-to-be graduates, check out this great postdoc opportunity at MIT's Center for International Studies: cis.mit.edu/opportunitie... Applications will be reviewed starting October 15, so prospective applicants are encouraged to apply soon!

BTG alum Meicen Sun recently wrote an op-ed published in The Hill on the need to expand, not shrink, the H-1B visa. Read it here: thehill.com/opinion/immi...

2025 IPSI alum Hana Attia recently published the article 'When and How Do Presidents Terminate Sanctions? The Effect of Domestic Factors on US Sanctions Policy.' Check it out below! academic.oup.com/fpa/article/...

Congratulations to Jordan Tama and Susanna Campbell on the publication of their book chapter, "Bridging the Gap in International Relations" (chapter 24) in the new Handbook of International Relations! www.elgaronline.com/edcollbook/b...