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Do you love reading and learning about the latest work, research, analysis, and practice within the fields of communications, economics, international relations, or related topics?

If so, welcome. Here you may read and get inspired by short articles and interviews with professionals, scholars, independent researchers, and practitioners who present and discuss their work within the fields mentioned above. Every interview ends with our interviewee's advice to junior professionals, scholars, researchers, and practitioners who are working within the same field as them.

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Academic Success: Career Advice for Junior Scholars from 5 Experienced Academics

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Dec 29, 2022
6 min

Academic Success: Career Advice for Junior Scholars from 5 Experienced Academics

Review of the academic career advice offered by the last five academics interviewed on this site, who work in Denmark, USA and Switzerland.

Rights Violations, Domestic Conflict, Protest & Comics: Interview with Emily Hencken Ritter, PhD

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Nov 18, 2022
21 min

Rights Violations, Domestic Conflict, Protest & Comics: Interview with Emily Hencken Ritter, PhD

What does it look like to study and teach the topics of political violence, international human rights law, and war, in the U.S.? And how can you use the power of comics to translate your complex written work into simple drawings and messages to reach and persuade a larger audience? If you are a researcher, academic writer, scientist, or producer of any type of complex written work, and you are looking for ways to positively impact more people with your findings, then Dr. Emi

Political Violence, Design, Critique & Prevention: Interview with Jonathan Luke Austin, PhD

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Oct 18, 2022
21 min

Political Violence, Design, Critique & Prevention: Interview with Jonathan Luke Austin, PhD

What does it look like to work in the field of political violence prevention? If you want to learn about how the worlds of policy, practice, and academia come together to address this crucial topic, then the work Dr. Jonathan Luke Austin will not only educate but also inspire you. Dr. Austin is one of my former PhD classmates and an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark. This past April, I had the opportunity to have an in-

Analyzing the Swiss & U.S. Financial, Political & Academic Elites: Interview with Felix Bühlmann

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Sep 6, 2022
8 min

Analyzing the Swiss & U.S. Financial, Political & Academic Elites: Interview with Felix Bühlmann

What does it look like to research and analyze the Swiss and U.S. elites? If you are curious to learn about some of the specific characteristics of the financial, political, and academic elites living in Switzerland vs. the U.S., then the work of Felix Bühlmann will greatly intrigue you. Dr. Bühlmann is an Associate Professor of Social and Political Sciences and a Coordinator of the Swiss Elite Observatory (Obelis), at the University of Lausanne, in Switzerland. In this inter

Insights from Working in Afghanistan & Ukraine: Interview with Cristina Teleki, PhD

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

May 31, 2022
12 min

Insights from Working in Afghanistan & Ukraine: Interview with Cristina Teleki, PhD

What does it look like to be an ICRC female Field Delegate in countries such as: Afghanistan, Ukraine, or Georgia? If you aspire towards a career in the humanitarian field or are curious to learn from the experiences of someone who chooses this honorable, important, and courageous life path, then the work and story of Dr. Cristina Teleki will greatly inspire you. Dr. Teleki is a legal scholar and a humanitarian professional whose academic research and practical work focus on

Stronger Together: International Fundraising with Michel Fornasier Helps Give Children a Hand

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Apr 25, 2022
12 min

Stronger Together: International Fundraising with Michel Fornasier Helps Give Children a Hand

What type of work can help children at the international level while successfully combining philanthropy, collaboration, and 3D printing? A creative and inspiring answer to this question is the example of the impactful work accomplished by Michel Fornasier, the founder of Give Children a Hand Foundation. Fornasier, whose actions are guided by the belief that we are stronger together, currently works alongside teams from various countries to help: (1) manufacture free prosthet

Swiss Education & Hospitality Industry: Interview with Anne-Sophie Delval, PhD

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Mar 23, 2022
12 min

Swiss Education & Hospitality Industry: Interview with Anne-Sophie Delval, PhD

How is Swiss education perceived internationally and why do hospitality schools located in Switzerland choose to capitalize on this perception? In her recently published book, Dr. Anne-Sophie Delval not only answers the aforementioned questions, but also discusses and deconstructs what the concept of ‘international,’ “really means, and what it implies for organizations and individuals.” In this interview, you will be able to learn details about Dr. Delval’s book on the inter

How to Succeed in Academia: Career Advice for Junior Scholars from 5 Experienced Academics

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Mar 3, 2022
6 min

How to Succeed in Academia: Career Advice for Junior Scholars from 5 Experienced Academics

Review and brief analysis of the academic advice offered to junior scholars by five academics interviewed by Persuasive Discourse.

The 10 Writing Rules: Advice from Author Jenn M. Jackson, PhD

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Nov 23, 2021
5 min

The 10 Writing Rules: Advice from Author Jenn M. Jackson, PhD

Are you struggling with writing and publishing within the field of political science? If so, do not worry – your struggle is understood and shared by many other peer writers and aspiring published authors, within the academic setting and beyond. To help inspire and get you moving in the direction needed to finally write and publish your best work, here are ten writing rules and some valuable advice offered by experienced political science writer and author: Jenn M. Jackson, P

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