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We are a generalist IR journal addressing contemporary world politics from a plurality of methodological and theoretical perspectives. JIRD is the official journal of the Central and East European International Studies Association (CEEISA).

Journal of International Relations and Development

How do indigenous narratives enable policy change? In her contribution to the Special Collection “Narratives in Times of Uncertainty,” Özlem Terzi explicates the internal and external aspects of the Saami Council’s narratives that helped foster productive engagement with the EU. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/flNI3

What is the role of diasporas in the transnational politicisation of bilateral issues between homeland and hostland? Focusing on the Turkish diaspora in Germany, Ebru Turhan & Kai Oppermann explicate its involvement in the politicisation of German-Turkish relations. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/flNDJ

How do life stories help states retain narrative coherence when faced with uncertainty? In her contribution to the Special Collection “Narratives in Times of Uncertainty,” Bianca Naude answers this question based on South Africa’s responses to the Gaza and Ukraine crises. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/flqO9

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“What’s ‘rural’ in rural development?” ask Kressen Thyen & Anna Wolkenhauer in their new article. Based on a double-paired comparison, they highlight how the targets of rural development take on various meanings in national politics and people’s daily lives. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/feRj5

How can Hirschman’s seminal work (1970) “Exit, voice, and loyalty” be translated into a framework for quantitative analysis of why states withdraw from Regional International Organizations? Read Diana Panke, Lukas Grundsfeld, and Pawel Tverskoi’s article to find out! 📄 👉 rdcu.be/feRhX

How do states remain credible in global environmental governance despite gaps between commitments and implementation? Read Moch Faisal Karim & @thaisdoria.bsky.social’s analysis as part of the Special Collection “Narratives in Times of Uncertainty.” 📄 👉 rdcu.be/flNGs

How do variations in the institutional design of IIGOs, such as the G20 or the BRICS, shape their capacity for informal governance? @stevebmann.bsky.social's article develops a typology that distinguishes IIGOs based on their issue scope and members’ collective capabilities. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/feRi4

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What could a policy-oriented framework grounded in ontological security theory look like? In his article, @lupovicia.bsky.social aims to sensitize policymakers to ontological dynamics and provide conceptual tools for navigating them. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/e5Z6Q

How can existing research on norm entrepreneurship be broadened beyond liberal actors or non-state advocacy networks? @debremaria.bsky.social & @danielleflonk.bsky.social focus on China and Russia to demonstrate how authoritarian coalitions are reshaping global normative orders. 📄 👉 rdcu.be/feRlG

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Journal of International Relations and Development