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Do you love reading and learning about research, analysis and practice within the field of international relations?

If so, welcome. Here you may read and get inspired by short articles and interviews with scholars and practitioners who present and discuss their work within the field of international relations and related topics. Every interview ends with our interviewee's advice to junior scholars and practitioners who are working within the same field as them.

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

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

May 31
12 min

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

How does the day-to-day work and life of an ICRC female Field Delegate look like 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 pr

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

Sorina I. Crisan, PhD

Apr 25
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
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 2
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 22, 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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Grow Your Research, Policy & Practice Knowledge & Community

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Do you love reading and learning about research, analysis and practice within the field of international relations?

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

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

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

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

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