Stefanie Walter
International relations and IPE prof at the University of Zurich and Co-Director of the UZH Crisis Competence Center. Research on globalization backlash, IPE, international (non-)cooperation, and IOs.
Optimist expecting the worst.
- Reposted by Stefanie Walter🚨🚨Given current situation and with the sharply deteriorating situation in #trumpland, I think it is unwise, imprudent and just a very bad idea for the EU to go ahead with plans to grant #US border authorities unprecedented access to Europeans’ data. 🧵 www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
- Was mich am meisten gefreut hat kommt ganz zum Schluss: ich wurde auf Anregung einer meiner Studierenden eingeladen. 🙏
- Warum kooperieren Staaten miteinander, was braucht es dafür und mit welchen Herausforderungen stehen Staaten gegenüber wenn sie mit Nicht-Kooperation konfrontiert sind? Habe diese Diskussion mit Marlen Oehler vom @nzz.ch Podcast #Geopolitik sehr genossen.
- Warum kooperieren Staaten miteinander, was braucht es dafür und mit welchen Herausforderungen stehen Staaten gegenüber wenn sie mit Nicht-Kooperation konfrontiert sind? Habe diese Diskussion mit Marlen Oehler vom @nzz.ch Podcast #Geopolitik sehr genossen.
- The dilemmas for the UK created by a rupturing world - good read, applies equally to Switzerland.
- Reposted by Stefanie WalterNew Special Issue in @the-peio.bsky.social: Public Opinion and International Organizations. In the SI intro, we map the field, place the SI papers & identify ways forward: rdcu.be/eXt2R with @jonastallberg.bsky.social, 🙏 @adreher.bsky.social, reviewers & SI authors #Polisky #InternationalRelations
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- Good timing for this @kiel.institute study on who is actually paying for Trump's tariffs (short answer: not the exporters):
- Teures Eigentor: US-Strafzölle treffen vor allem die eigene Wirtschaft: 96 % der Kosten tragen Importeure & Verbraucher in den USA, nicht ausländische Exporteure, wie neue Forschung von @julianhi.nz, @aaron-lohmann.bsky.social, @hendrikmahlkow.com & Anna Vorwig zeigt 👇
- The world is crazy today, so I am glad that at least we found the sun.
- This is the key point.
- The accommodation dilemma in action.
- Reposted by Stefanie WalterWe’re organizing a workshop at Aarhus University. Please share and consider submitting! 🗓️ 13–14 April 2026 | 📝 Deadline: Mon, 16 Feb 2026 (extended abstract) — junior scholars prioritized 🎤 Keynotes: @stefwalter.bsky.social (Univ. of Zurich) & @hhuang.bsky.social (Ohio State)
- Great way to kick off this year‘s #SPSA conference in Zurich: a keynote by the great @catherinedevries.bsky.social. Thanks also to @jbslapin.bsky.social for running the conference and the fantastic @ipz.bsky.social admin team for an excellent organization.
- Reposted by Stefanie WalterA few quick thoughts about this morning's decision. Don't believe the spin from various Russians & others: it's a big deal. The EU has now unambiguously demonstrated that it is able and willing to provide the external financial support Ukraine needs, for as long and as much as it takes. (1/N)
- Reposted by Stefanie WalterThis is INSANE www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/t... and these are our closest allies!
- Good summary of what I found a really scary read.
- Reposted by Stefanie Walter🚨 LSE Assistant Professor in Political Science 🚨 We’re hiring a tenure-track assistant professor - any area of empirical political science - to join our wonderful Government Dept @lsegovernment.bsky.social Any questions, please reach out to me 📣 Please share! 📣 jobs.lse.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/...
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- Very excited about this @iojournal.bsky.social special issue on the future of global governance and world order – many (short) thoughtful pieces, perfect for teaching! www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
- Wie ist der "Zoll-Deal" zwischen Schweiz und USA zu bewerten? Die kontroverse Diskussion gestern mit Thomas Borer, Franz Grüter und @matteameyer.bsky.social, geleitet von Barbara Lüthi hat Spass gemacht.
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- I have never understood the embrace of „Gold Open Access“ as a great strategy forward, rather than pushing journals to accepts Green OA as the norm.
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- Totally flashed and happy about the tremendous show of confidence in and support for @epssnet.bsky.social! ✨ It feels great to build something that is truly valued by the community. Thanks to the amazing EPSS team and everyone involved in making this conference a huge success. See you in Belfast!
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- Quite a graph in the FT…
- Reposted by Stefanie WalterDeadline for application to @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026 conference is this Friday 7th of November. There's been an amazing response to the call for papers so far, we hope for even more great proposals this week. Here is the call for papers: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- Deadline for EPSS 2026 is this Friday!
- Please share!: Last week to apply for @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026 really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting ⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
- Reposted by Stefanie Walter🚨 EPSS Belfast 2026 Call for Papers - One week to go! 🚨 Don't forget to submit your paper or panel proposal to the European Political Science Society @epssnet.bsky.social 2026 conference - just one week to go before the deadline: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- 🗓️🗓️🗓️ EPSS Deadline is this week: Submit your proposal by November 7
- Please share!: Last week to apply for @epssnet.bsky.social Belfast 2026 really good news is that there's been an amazing response to the call for papers already; now very excited for this meeting ⬇️ We put together a quick FAQ on Qs that have come up on submitting: epssnet.org/conferences/...
- Reposted by Stefanie WalterBetter get your paper submissions in for the @epssnet.bsky.social conference in June 2026, as the deadline is 7 November, and we have no intention of extended that (given the submission numbers)! epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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- Reposted by Stefanie Walter📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026... This we’’ll feature the last two sections today: 🔝 This week: Comparative Politics of Development & Political Representation 🧵
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- Looking forward to seeing Lisa and many of you in Belfast!
- Very proud of our @ipz.bsky.social students who celebrated their graduation tonight. Congratulations to all, especially our prize winners! The prizes for best dissertation go to @reidingerve.bsky.social and @indubioproreto.bsky.social - Congrats! 🎉🥂🍾
- Reposted by Stefanie WalterThe call for papers for the first ever EPSS conference 2026 in Belfast is open until November 7th 2025. epssnet.org/belfast-2026/ @rdassonneville.bsky.social and I will be chairing the section on Electoral and Voting Behavior. We look forward to your submissions and to a fantastic conference!
- 📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026... Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference. 🔝 This week: Electoral + Voting Behaviour & Climate Politics ▶️ Electoral + Voting Behaviour 🧵
- Excellent and exciting news for UZH!
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- Submit your papers here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- Submit your papers here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
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- Great reporting on the contagion risks of the Trump presidency, drawing in parts on insights from the @disintegrationerc.bsky.social project.
- Fantastic news - Congratulations! And yes, it’s a great feeling to see one’s former student do so well! 😊
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- Reposted by Stefanie WalterWhat's the difference between @epssnet.bsky.social and the "old" EPSA, and why you should come to our conference in Belfast in June 2026: epssnet.org/uncategorize...
- "In Europe, the technocrats who govern [...] share the same incomprehension at the offensive they are facing. They [fail to] acknowledge that Trump and the tech bros’ goal is to impose regime change on this side of the Atlantic as well."
- Working on Historical Political Economy? Submit your paper here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- Studying Party Politics? Submit your paper here: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- ▶️ Party Politics 👉🏽 Section chairs: @zeynsom.bsky.social & @sarahwagner.bsky.social 📢 This section welcomes work on party organizations, party electoral strategies, parties in government, as well as electoral and behavioral consequences of parties’ strategies & their organizational changes. 1/
- Not really reassuring when thinking about the US, tbh.
- Over the last century, many democracies have started down the road to autocracy. Some managed to turn around. What did these 'U-turns' have in common? Political economist @marinanord.bsky.social & colleagues' conclusions are clear and succinct. Full research summary: www.v-dem.net/media/public...
- Perfect day for a Lehrstuhlausflug!
- If you work on climate politics, EPSS 2026 in Belfast is for you: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- If you work on Electoral + Voting Behaviour, submit your work to this great section at the EPSS conference in Belfast. epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- 👉🏽 Section chairs: @siljahausermann.bsky.social @rdassonneville.bsky.social 📢 Our section welcomes work on elections, referenda & political decision-making, from participation & opinion formation to social cleavages, mobilization, institutional effects & more. 1/
- Reposted by Stefanie WalterPlease share this information and the call for papers in your departments, serve lists, emails etc. so it reaches especially those who aren’t using this platform! We very much hope to see as many people attend the EPSS inaugural conference in 2026 so spread the word!
- The world order is changing. Trying to make sense of it? The 2026 EPSS conference in Belfast will be an excellent place to present and discuss your latest research in IR. Here is a short overview from the IR section chairs. More info: epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- ▶️ International Relations 👉🏽 Section chairs: @argohdes.bsky.social & Michal Parizek 📢 Our section welcomes empirically investigate international relations and global affairs, including topics such as: 4/
- Information about the Comparative Politics section at the June 2026 EPSS Conference in Belfast. epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- ▶️ Comparative Politics 👉🏽 Section chairs: @nathaliegiger.bsky.social & @filipkostelka.bsky.social 📢 Our section welcomes individual papers and panels that engage with states, political regimes, welfare institutions, and governance from both contemporary and historical perspectives. 1/
- Info about the Comparative Politics section at next year‘s EPSS conference in Belfast. epssnet.org/belfast-2026...
- ▶️ Comparative Politics 👉🏽 Section chairs: @nathaliegiger.bsky.social & @filipkostelka.bsky.social 📢 Our section welcomes individual papers and panels that engage with states, political regimes, welfare institutions, and governance from both contemporary and historical perspectives. 1/
- Undecided which section to submit your paper to for the 2026 EPSS conference? Look here for short explainers by our stellar set of section chairs:
- 📢 Call for Papers for EPSS 2026 conference in Belfast is out: epssnet.org/belfast-2026... Starting today, we'll feature two sections each week to provide more information about the conference. 🔝 This week: Comparative Politics & International Relations
