Things change, and I think we are in the point of no return, although unsure how far full recognition is:

Few years ago, I wouldn't see a major Greek broadsheet printing out #Kosovo's name, PM, flag and territory.

Excited for #ISA2023, as always lots of great panels and not enough time.

We have organised a panel on state and recognition with some excellent contributions.

If you are around and you would like to meet, please DM me, it will be great to catch up with many colleagues.

At the same time, we must say that big issues with ISA accessibility and inclusivity remain, as explained by many colleagues recently- e.g. difficulties with visas for many.

Blast from the research past.

My audio recorder from my research trips during my PhD, nearly 15 years ago.

(Still working).

Selection of 2022 photos (politics themed)

Constitution square, Malaga.

Heroines monument, Prishtina.

Death of Elizabeth II, University of Birmingham.

Street art, Naples.

Hello Mastodon! #polsci #politicalscience

I am an Associate Professor at POLSIS, University of Birmingham, UK.

My research is broadly on IR theory, security and global governance, and more specifically: state recognition, especially collective recognition and international organisations, seccessionist and statehood conflicts. As a result, I am interested in state theory and sovereignty debates too.

I am also chair of the ECPR Network Statehood, Sovereignty & Conflict.

Links etc. in bio!