Media: Papamichail in conversation with Weeam Hammoudeh (Birzeit), Nassim El Achi (AUB), and Abdulkarim Ekzayez (KCL)
Andreas Papamichail speaks with several academics bout the COVID pandemic in Syria, Palestine and Lebanon.
Doing IPS, PhD seminar series 2020/21: Call for papers (DEADLINE EXTENDED)
A call for papers for ‘Doing International Political Sociology’ PhD seminar series.
Blog: Abandoned at Sea: Sailors and COVID-19
Laleh Khalili reports on the over 100,000 sailors who are quarantined on their ships, unable to return home or access adequate medical care.
Media: Lockdowns and Quarantines
NEXTEUK is joined by Natascha and Eleanora from Switzerland and Italy respectively to discuss the policies in place in their countries as well as looking at which countries have put in place the most effective quarantine and lockdown procedures.
Media: Interview on Khalili’s Sinews of War and Trade
As part of the Red May festival in Seattle, Laleh Khalili was interviewed by Philip Wohlstetter on her newest book (and other works as well).
Media: Mile End Institute video with Sophie Harman and Annie Wilkinson
Sophie Harman and Annie Wilkinson consider how simple COVID-19 prevention methods in slums and informal settlements are often difficult or impossible to administer.
Media: Andreas Papamichail on the effect of COVID-19 on areas affected by conflict
Conflicts exacerbate inequalities that have already been brought to light by COVID-19. In this video, Dr Andreas Papamichail (Queen Mary University of London) discusses how weakened health systems will hinder the response to the virus, the increased risks faced by vulnerable populations, and how the dynamics of conflict can become wrapped up in responses to the pandemic.
Blog: The Narikuravars’ Quest for Political Engagement in Perambalur During COVID-19
Cristina Dragomir writes about how the largest national lockdown in India’s history has affected a nomadic community in Tamil Nadu.
Media: Mile End Institute video with Sophie Harman and Daniel Kettor
Sophie Harman and Daniel Ketto of the Raino Initiative talk about the lessons learned from Ebola for COVID-19.
Doing IPS Transnational Hub: An initiative of IPS scholars across national and institutional boundaries
An initiative of International Political Sociology scholars across national and institutional boundaries, which aims at fostering collaborations between researchers working in IPS.