Keep up to date with the latest news and opinion from around the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) and the wide-ranging projects our staff and students get involved with. http://live-uob.cloud.contensis.com/research/iccs/news/index.aspx?NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2020/capelos-pr-wired.aspx Political narratives that reject the present in favour of an imagined past find growing support. Dr Capelos argues that this is due to the growth of "reactionism" as a political orientation. Listen now. Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:19:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2020/capelos-pr-wired.aspx ICCS ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/the-us-abandoned-iraq-dont-repeat-history-in-afghanistan.aspx Honorary Professor David Petraeus (Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security) on the announcement of a peace agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban after years of combat and months of negotiation. Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:37:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/the-us-abandoned-iraq-dont-repeat-history-in-afghanistan.aspx ICCS ICCS news govsoc coss https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/iccs-annual-report-201819.aspx Read the latest annual report from the ICCS, which highlights the significant research developments and achievements over the last 12 months. Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:17:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/iccs-annual-report-201819.aspx govsoc ICCS ICCS news drones Drones Project nuclear political settlement political settlements Trust International Political Psychology https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/us-iranian-relations-and-the-crisis-of-trust.aspx Profs David H Dunn and Nicholas J Wheeler write for the Birmingham Brief on the current Iranian crisis and the challenges of developing trust in international politics. Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:23:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/us-iranian-relations-and-the-crisis-of-trust.aspx govsoc ICCS ICCS news Trust https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/commission-for-countering-extremism.aspx Dr Katherine E Brown authors a paper (with Prof Fiona de Londras and Jessica White) exploring the need to embed human rights into counter extremism efforts. Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:09:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/commission-for-countering-extremism.aspx govsoc ICCS ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/background-checks.aspx The Daily Telegraph reports on David H Dunn's evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee. Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:58:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/background-checks.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/iccs-professor-leads-security-workshop.aspx David H Dunn is running a workshop this week on helping security professionals understand risk, regulation and resilience to counter the accidental or unlawful misuse of drones. Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:18:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/iccs-professor-leads-security-workshop.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news drones Drones Project Unmanned and Remote-Piloted Systems https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/eu-approach-to-conflict-management.aspx Prof Stefan Wolff writes for the RUSI blog on the 10th Anniversary of the EU's Eastern Partnership. Wed, 03 Jul 2019 10:17:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/eu-approach-to-conflict-management.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news political settlements https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2019/06/general-david-petraeus-joins-institute-for-conflict-cooperation-and-security.aspx One of the most prominent modern-day US military figures has accepted an invitation of a 3-year Honorary Professorship in the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) at the University of Birmingham. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:00:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2019/06/general-david-petraeus-joins-institute-for-conflict-cooperation-and-security.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/drones-with-bad-intent.aspx Prof David H Dunn was interviewed on his research on small drones by the Smithsonian's Air & Space Magazine. Fri, 31 May 2019 13:31:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/drones-with-bad-intent.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/iccs-professor-invited-to-address-the-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-drones.aspx On 21st May, David H Dunn spoke at a panel discussion in Parliament on Rogue Drones in the UK: Security in the Drone Age, organised by the APPG on Armed Drones. Tue, 28 May 2019 14:42:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/iccs-professor-invited-to-address-the-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-drones.aspx ICCS ICCS news govsoc drones Drones Project Unmanned and Remote-Piloted Systems https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/ukraine-with-parliament-dissolved.aspx Stefan Wolff writes for The Conversation on the next steps for former comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy in his new presidential role. Fri, 24 May 2019 13:38:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/ukraine-with-parliament-dissolved.aspx ICCS ICCS news govsoc The Conversation UK political settlements political settlement https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/trust-diplomacy-conflict-transformation.aspx The Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) held its sixth annual training programme on Trust, Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation at the University of Birmingham in April 2019. Mon, 20 May 2019 09:11:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/trust-diplomacy-conflict-transformation.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news political settlements Trust International Political Psychology https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/nuclear-responsibilities-in-an-interconnected-world.aspx The ICCS has been working in partnership with the British American Security Information Council (BASIC) on the Nuclear Responsibilities programme. Here is their latest report. Tue, 14 May 2019 10:27:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/nuclear-responsibilities-in-an-interconnected-world.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/house-of-lords-committee-publishes-iccs-evidence.aspx The International Relations Committee has published written evidence from Paul Schulte and Nicholas Wheeler as part of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and nuclear disarmament inquiry. Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:34:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/house-of-lords-committee-publishes-iccs-evidence.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news Trust nuclear https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/ukraine-election-russia-sidelined.aspx Stefan Wolff co-authors an article for The Conversation: Ukrainians have lost faith in the political class – and are looking for new alternatives. Populism and Russia may benefit. Fri, 05 Apr 2019 14:37:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/ukraine-election-russia-sidelined.aspx ICCS ICCS news govsoc The Conversation UK https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/ukraine-presidential-election.aspx Stefan Wolff co-authors an article for The Conversation discussing the precarious state of the forthcoming elections in Ukraine. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 10:31:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/ukraine-presidential-election.aspx ICCS ICCS news political settlements political settlement https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/shamima-begum.aspx Katherine Brown, writes for The Conversation to argue for a combined approach of a fair trial, rehabilitation, and restorative justice in the cases of radicalised individuals returning to the UK. Mon, 18 Feb 2019 15:59:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/shamima-begum.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/iccs-trust-research-at-fint-2019.aspx In January 2019, researchers from the Trust working group represented the ICCS and the University of Birmingham at the 10th Annual FINT conference held in St Gallen, Switzerland. Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:35:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2019/iccs-trust-research-at-fint-2019.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/12/gatwick-drones-blog.aspx The recent events at Gatwick Airport show how vulnerable airport infrastructure is from the fast-evolving and disruptive technology of unmanned drones. By Professor David Dunn, Professor in International Politics. Thu, 20 Dec 2018 10:15:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/12/gatwick-drones-blog.aspx drones ICCS Unmanned and Remote-Piloted Systems https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/news/school-wide/2018/brexit-and-beyond.aspx Dr Tereza Capelos, Senior Lecturer and ICCS Deputy Director, has co-edited a Special Issue of the journal Political Psychology (with Julie Hassing Nielsen), focused on The Political Psychology of European Integration: Brexit and Beyond. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:14:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/news/school-wide/2018/brexit-and-beyond.aspx govsocnews govsoc ICCS ICCS news political settlements International Political Psychology https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/news/school-wide/2018/economic-connectivity-and-diplomacy.aspx International election observers aim to detect and deter electoral fraud — and build public confidence in the election process. This makes credibility a valuable commodity and explains why international observers take pains to present themselves as objective and impartial actors. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 10:51:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/news/school-wide/2018/economic-connectivity-and-diplomacy.aspx govsocnews govsoc ICCS ICCS news political settlements https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/12/bookings-now-open-for-sixth-annual-training-programme.aspx : The Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) is pleased to announce that registrations are open for the 2019 training programme on 'Trust, Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation'. Tue, 27 Nov 2018 12:51:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/12/bookings-now-open-for-sixth-annual-training-programme.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/10/IAS-Workshop-on-Civil-Wars-and-Political-Violence.aspx On 16-17 November 2018, Dr Giuditta Fontana and Prof Stefan Wolff organised an IAS workshop on Methodological Advances in the Study of Civil War and Political Violence, gathering 20 international participants from Germany, Canada, Hungary and the UK. Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:36:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/10/IAS-Workshop-on-Civil-Wars-and-Political-Violence.aspx govsoc POLSIS ICCS ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/10/nato-shadow-summit.aspx A summit report published after a workshop held at King's College London to discuss NATO's 360-degree approach to deterrence and collective defence. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:58:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/10/nato-shadow-summit.aspx govsoc researchnews POLSIS ICCS ICCS news nuclear https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/10/iccs-annual-report.aspx The Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security is pleased to present its annual report for 2017/18, which highlights the range of important research taking place. Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:39:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/10/iccs-annual-report.aspx govsoc researchnews POLSIS ICCS ICCS news nuclear Crisis Management International Political Psychology political settlements Trust https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2018/09/innovative-art-exhibition.aspx The Voices of Memory exhibition has opened in Tunis, launched by the University of Birmingham and the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ). Mon, 24 Sep 2018 16:28:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2018/09/innovative-art-exhibition.aspx Voices of Memory Tunisia women exhibition University of Birmingham International Center for Transitional Justice Social Sciences govsoc ICCS news political settlements https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/08/economic-diplomacy-connectivity.aspx Professor Stefan Wolff reports on the ongoing project exploring both the opportunities and challenges associated with economic connectivity, particularly in the fields of trade, energy and digitalisation. Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:37:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/08/economic-diplomacy-connectivity.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/08/phd-appointment.aspx PhD alumnus Dr Daniel Rio Tinto has been appointed as Nuclear Security Fellow at FGV-SP in Brazil. He will be working on a project on the impact of armed violence and criminal activities in the nuclear security challenges and policies, particularly looking at the Brazilian context. Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:22:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/08/phd-appointment.aspx Social Sciences govsoc ICCS Trust ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/08/the-personal-chemistry-of-trust-in-international-politics.aspx Prof Nicholas Wheeler writes for the BISA blog and offers an instructive summary of the key points from his new book, Trusting Enemies. Mon, 06 Aug 2018 14:31:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/08/the-personal-chemistry-of-trust-in-international-politics.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/can-adversaries-become-friends.aspx ICCS Director Prof Nicholas J Wheeler writes for Social Sciences Birmingham: Can personal relationships between leaders really transform enemies into friends? Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:16:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/can-adversaries-become-friends.aspx Social Sciences govsoc ICCS Trust ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2018/07/trump-diplomacy-uk-us-relations.aspx Professor David Dunn in Social Sciences Birmingham: Not all US Presidential visits to the UK are alike, and on this occasion great pains were taken to keep the visitor busy, on the move, out of London, and entertained with grand palaces in Windsor and Blenheim performing bands and marching soldiers. Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:56:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2018/07/trump-diplomacy-uk-us-relations.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/russia-us-summit.aspx The New Statesman: Research Fellow Dr Eszter Simon assesses the fallout of Trump's meeting with Putin in Helsinki earlier this week. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:53:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/russia-us-summit.aspx ICCS govsoc ICCS news Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Secuirty Trust https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/helsinki-summit.aspx Professor Nicholas Wheeler and Honorary Research Fellow Dr Marcus Holmes discuss the potential outcomes of the forthcoming US-Russia Summit in Helsinki between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:15:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/helsinki-summit.aspx ICCS govsoc ICCS news Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Secuirty Trust https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/malaysia-election.aspx Scott Edwards writes for the BISA blog on the ongoing challenges of political transition in Malaysia. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:15:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/malaysia-election.aspx ICCS govsoc ICCS news Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Secuirty Trust https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/najib-razak-arrest.aspx Scott Edwards discusses the arrest of Malaysia's former Prime Minister after their first change of government since independence. Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:15:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/07/najib-razak-arrest.aspx ICCS govsoc ICCS news Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Secuirty Trust https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2018/06/osce-workshop.aspx Prof Stefan Wolff leads ICCS participation in a workshop discussing the opportunities and modern challenges in promoting economic connectivity, held in Vienna on 25th June. Fri, 29 Jun 2018 12:40:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2018/06/osce-workshop.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/06/hay-festival.aspx Dr Katherine Brown, ICCS Management Team member and Head of Theology & Religion at the University of Birmingham reflects on her recent talk at the Hay Festival. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:38:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/06/hay-festival.aspx ICCS govsoc ICCS news Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Secuirty https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/06/reshaping-internal-power-balances.aspx Prof Stefan Wolff co-authors a piece with Simona Ross of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya reflecting on potential avenues for mitigating intra-state conflicts. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:10:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/06/reshaping-internal-power-balances.aspx ICCS govsoc ICCS news Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Secuirty political settlements https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/05/jaon-mcgregor-conflict-transformation.aspx Dr Joan McGregor, who was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Birmingham last year, has recently been involved in a number of projects supporting international conflict transformation efforts. Tue, 29 May 2018 13:38:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/05/jaon-mcgregor-conflict-transformation.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/05/nicholas-wheeler-inaugural.aspx The College of Social Sciences was delighted to present the inaugural lecture of Professor Nicholas Wheeler, Professor of International Relations. Thu, 17 May 2018 13:04:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/05/nicholas-wheeler-inaugural.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/05/conversation-malaysia-first-government.aspx ICCS Doctoral Researcher Scott Edwards reflects on the recent election in Malaysia. Fri, 11 May 2018 10:14:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/05/conversation-malaysia-first-government.aspx ICCS govsoc ICCS news Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Secuirty The Conversation The Conversation UK conversation https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/04/trust-in-face-to-face-diplomacy.aspx ICCS Director Prof Nicholas J Wheeler writes for the Oxford University Press blog setting out his theory of trust in relation to the forthcoming summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. Tue, 08 May 2018 11:26:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/04/trust-in-face-to-face-diplomacy.aspx Social Sciences govsoc ICCS Trust ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/04/reaper-event.aspx In October 2017, the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) hosted an event at the University of Birmingham in association with Drone Wars UK and the Remote Control Project. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 17:34:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/04/reaper-event.aspx govsoc ICCS iccs-news Unmanned and Remote-Piloted Systems ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/04/ICCS-training-launch.aspx Honorary Research Fellow Dr Marcus Holmes joins Professor Nicholas Wheeler for the launch of the ICCS training programme in April. Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:38:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/04/ICCS-training-launch.aspx govsoc ICCS iccs-news ICCS news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/news/school-wide/2018/good-friday-fontana-ssb.aspx Dr Giuditta Fontana, Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS) writes for the Social Sciences Birmingham blog: At this historical junction, Northern Ireland has an opportunity to lead the way in building a genuine culture of tolerance after violence. Tue, 17 Apr 2018 13:59:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/news/school-wide/2018/good-friday-fontana-ssb.aspx Social Sciences ICCS ICCS news govsocnews govsoc political settlements https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/03/ICCS-at-the-International-Studies-Association.aspx Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:50:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/03/ICCS-at-the-International-Studies-Association.aspx govsoc ICCS iccs-news https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/03/unsustainable-status-quo-or-a-costly-stability.aspx Professor Stefan Wolff co-authors an article considering the continuing volatile situation in Ukraine. Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:18:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/03/unsustainable-status-quo-or-a-costly-stability.aspx Social Sciences ICCS govsoc political settlements https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/03/p-mushtaq-khan.aspx Feasible anti-corruption strategies that have a positive developmental impact in developing countries are likely to be bottom-up solutions to sectoral problems where powerful interests can be induced to behave in more productive ways in their own interest. Fri, 23 Mar 2018 15:45:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/03/p-mushtaq-khan.aspx Department of Political Science and International Studies ICCS ICCS Seminar Series 2016/17 ICCS Seminar Series podcast 2016/17 ICCS news ICCS podcast POLSIS podcast researchnews https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/03/conversation-lessons-for-trump-kim-summit.aspx Director of ICCS Professor Nicholas Wheeler writes with Marcus Holmes (College of William & Mary) in The Conversation: The goal of the summit should not be the nuclear disarmament of North Korea. Wed, 14 Mar 2018 12:09:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/03/conversation-lessons-for-trump-kim-summit.aspx ICCS govsoc ICCS news Institute for Conflict Cooperation and Secuirty The Conversation The Conversation UK conversation https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2018/03/professor-paul-schulte-to-give-keynote-at-the-ICCS-Training-Programme.aspx Professor Paul Schulte, leading expert and practitioner in the field of conflict and cooperation to offer the keynote address at the Training Programme on Trust, Diplomacy and Conflict Transformation Thu, 08 Mar 2018 15:05:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government/departments/political-science-international-studies/news/2018/03/professor-paul-schulte-to-give-keynote-at-the-ICCS-Training-Programme.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/p-acceptance-austerity-policies.aspx Using the case of Greece as a country still under heavy austerity measures, we examine how populist framing of austerity by non-austerity parties changes the levels of support for egocentric and sociotropic political issues. Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:16:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/p-acceptance-austerity-policies.aspx Department of Political Science and International Studies ICCS ICCS Seminar Series 2016/17 ICCS Seminar Series podcast 2016/17 ICCS news ICCS podcast POLSIS podcast researchnews https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/02/ukraine.aspx Professor Stefan Wolff co-authors an article for The Conversation on the continuing political uncertainty in Ukraine. Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:58:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/02/ukraine.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/vanguard-fellow.aspx The ICCS is delighted to welcome Dr Markus Siewert, who will visit the University of Birmingham from Goethe University Frankfurt as an IAS Vanguard Fellow. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:27:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/vanguard-fellow.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/collaborative-studentship.aspx The University of Birmingham is now inviting applications for a 2018 ESRC Doctoral Studentship to explore the concept of nuclear responsibility in association with our collaborative partner, The British American Security Information Council (BASIC). Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:59:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/collaborative-studentship.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/david-dunn-ea-worldview.aspx Professor David H Dunn considers the recruitment challenges currently facing the British armed forces. Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:50:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/david-dunn-ea-worldview.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/new-volunteers.aspx The ICCS work placement programme received 12 successful applications in the latest round, and we are delighted to welcome our new voluntary researchers. Tue, 16 Jan 2018 10:33:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2018/01/new-volunteers.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2017/12/transdniestrian-settlement.aspx Professor Stefan Wolff presented his research at this year's Moldovan European Integration Debate Forum, which took place on 30 November 2017 in Chisinau. Tue, 19 Dec 2017 15:57:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2017/12/transdniestrian-settlement.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2017/12/cssr-annual-conference-riga.aspx Dr Tereza Capelos, Deputy Director of the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security (ICCS), was invited to present at the Center for Security and Strategic Research (CSSR) in Latvia in December.. Mon, 11 Dec 2017 16:21:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2017/12/cssr-annual-conference-riga.aspx Social Sciences https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2017/12/germany-institutionalisation-trust.aspx Dr. Eszter Simon from the Institute for Conflict, Cooperation and Security at the University of Birmingham (UK) presents her research at Witten/ Herdecke University on the institutionalization of trust and the birth of the Moscow-Washington hotline in December. Thu, 07 Dec 2017 17:02:00 GMT https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/iccs/news/2017/12/germany-institutionalisation-trust.aspx Social Sciences