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Workshop Announcement: Measuring the Impact of Activist Training

The Center for Global Democracy invites you to the next installment of its Fall 2025 Workshop on International Survey Methods (WISM).

This session features Consuelo Amat of Johns Hopkins University, who will present findings from a multi-country study titled, “Does Training Activists in Nonviolent Action Work?” The talk will share evidence from field experiments conducted in Sudan, Tunisia, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.

Event Details:

● Date: Wednesday, October 8

● Time: 11:00 am CT

● Format: Virtual (via Zoom)

This workshop series focuses on innovations in global survey research. The event will feature a 30-minute presentation followed by a 30-minute discussion.

Useful links:

Sign up for the session here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/154f99f785864110b282982c5e657630
View the full fall 2025 schedule here: https://www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/wism.php

More info: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lapop-lab_were-excited-to-announce-the-second-workshop-activity-7379199383168512002-KPwS?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEZXncABvxMBwhWMQc55efghADXFFgg6vuw

This Week in Global Affairs: A Preview

Here's a look at the key international topics featured in this week's Informe Semanal de Política Exterior (Weekly Foreign Policy Report):

This Week's Highlights:

● Europe's 2030 Deadline: An analysis of the continent's pressing goals and challenges for the decade.
● A New Era of Globalization: Examining the global shift toward trading and political blocs.

● Judicial Power & Politics: A look at the debate surrounding the politicization of the judiciary in the United States.

● Regional Tensions: A focus on the volatile Durand Line dispute between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

● Governance in Peru: Exploring the country's current state of stability amid a lack of strong government.

The weekly report provides a concise overview of the latest developments in international relations.
To read it: https://www.politicaexterior.com/ultimo/informe-semanal/

Call for Applications: Virtual Seminar for PhD Students

A call for applications is open for a Virtual Seminar for PhD students. The program is designed to strengthen ongoing research projects through presentations and critical feedback from expert colleagues.

Key Details:

● First Session: November 2025

● Application Deadline: October 20, 2025

● Eligibility: Mid-to-advanced stage doctoral students

How to Apply: Interested students should submit a 500-word abstract and a short bio to: dayri.flores@alumnos.cide.edu and cblouin@pucp.edu.pe 

More info: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cristian-do%C3%B1a-reveco_migraciones-desplazamientos-y-movilidades-activity-7384404412586397696-fKDT?utm_source=share&utm_me

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