Christine Bianco

Reminder the nominations for the @isanet.bsky.social Lee Ann Fujii book award are due today. Books released in the past 2 calendar years are eligible. More information on eligibility here: isanet.org/Programs/Awa...

Untouchable metals: How the obligations of UNCLOS States Parties limit the commercial viability of unilateral deep sea mining Reflecting an extraordinary and unprecedented act of multilateralism, Part XI of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (‘UNCLOS’) protects the mineral resources of the seabed beyond national jurisdi...

Untouchable metals: How the obligations of UNCLOS States Parties limit the commercial viability of unilateral deep sea mining | by Toby Fisher and Samantha Robb

Ukraine and Taiwan: Why Learning the Right Lessons Matters - Modern War Institute As the world watches the war in Ukraine reshape the global order, the United States and its allies are seizing the moment to extract hard-earned lessons on the art of managing great power rivalry, cri...

🚨 New publication w/ my colleague, John Nagl:
"Ukraine and Taiwan: Why Learning the Right Lessons Matters"

Understanding today’s conflicts is key to preparing for tomorrow’s

Read the full article here 👉 mwi.westpoint.edu/ukraine-and-...

#Ukraine #Taiwan #Strategy #Geopolitics

Beyond Geopolitics: The Domestic Drivers of China-Iran Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.

My colleague and I just published a piece @thediplomat.com complicating purely geopolitical takes on China-Iran BRI ties. We spotlight the domestic drivers: China’s push to develop its interior, and Iran’s bid to be a Eurasian trade hub. thediplomat.com/2025/05/beyo...

At my First ISA-NE, Lee Ann Fujii gave the Luncheon address in which she called for greater diversity & representation in IR. I am beyond honored to now chair the ISA book award in her honor. Nominations due Jul 15 & books due to the committee by Aug 15. More information: isanet.org/Programs/Awa....

An Air Force Colonel Just Overruled the Secretary of Defense A judge at Guantanamo rejected Secretary Austin’s attempt to cancel the 9/11 guilty pleas because law still matters—at least to some.

Following the Guantanamo Military Commissions judge overruling Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to cancel the guilty pleas of 9/11 defendants, @nkorpett.bsky.social explains Judge McCall's ruling and its implications.

Anti-personnel landmines in Ukraine: A worrying escalation On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the United States announced its decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine. Zelenskyy thanked the US for its decision and called these landmines essenti…

Anti-personnel landmines in Ukraine: A worrying escalation | by Barry de Vries

Male Victims of SGBV and Definitional Challenges Since Russia invaded Ukraine, numerous reports have shown the widespread use of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against detained civilians and prisoners of war. A significant portion of thi…

Excited publish this short piece with @ejiltalk.bsky.social @brihernandez.bsky.social and I explore how the definition of rape used by international courts makes certain types of male victimization difficult to recognize: www.ejiltalk.org/male-victims.... Now just to finish the full article version

Male Victims of SGBV and Definitional Challenges Since Russia invaded Ukraine, numerous reports have shown the widespread use of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) against detained civilians and prisoners of war. A significant portion of thi…

Male Victims of SGBV and Definitional Challenges | by Christine Bianco and Brianna Hernandez

Thank you so much!

If possible, could I be added to the list?