IDD, University of Birmingham: December news
New publications
- Emily Scott (with Rana B. Khoury) published an article, ‘Going local without localization: Power and humanitarian response in the Syrian war’, World Development.
Blogs and Commentaries
- Bizuneh Yimenu published a commentary, ‘What is federalism? Why Ethiopia uses this system of government and why it’s not perfect’’, The Conversation.
- Manoel Gehrke, Nic Cheeseman and Licia Ciannetti (for CEDAR) published a blog, ‘Accountability deficit: Why do citizens vote for corrupt politicians?’, U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre, Chr. Michelsen Institute, Norway.
Podcasts
- CEDAR published Episode 5 of the People, Power, Politics podcast: ‘Political Polarisation: Have we got it wrong? A discussion with Andreas Schedler’ (hosted by Petra Alderman)
Media Engagement and Other News
- Petra Alderman joined the launch event of the SEAPolUK at the FCDO. SEAPolUK is a newly created network connecting academics and FCDO officials and civil servants working on Southeast Asia.
- Petra Alderman presented her new book, Branding Authoritarian Nations, at a European Center for Populism Studies webinar. Watch it here.
- Bizuneh Yimenu was interviewed by the BBC regarding ‘why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?’
- Kailing Xie was quoted in article, ‘Desperate Chinese parents are joining dating apps to marry off their adult children’, Rest of World.
- Kailing was also invited to provide one training session for US department of State on gender issues in China.
- Kailing was invited to present her new book project, ‘The Politics of Sexuality in 21st century China: Sex with Chinese characteristics‘, Center for Women’s Studies, York.