Steven Ward

Assistant Professor in International Relations at the University of Cambridge @Dept_of_POLIS; fellow of Pembroke College

[Cato Foreign Policy @CatoFP]

On a previous episode of #PowerProblems with @jwcglaser, @profmusgrave & @Steven_m_ward discussed the follies associated with tripwires as a form of deterrence.

With the failure of deterrence in the Middle East, this is a timely topic to learn about:
https://t.co/4zKnuQBJP8

[Steven Ward @Steven_m_ward]

Cambridge @Dept_of_POLIS is hiring a Teaching Associate in IR. This is a great opportunity for recent PhD’s to gain some teaching experience in a dynamic Department and wonderful city. Happy to answer any questions - application deadline is February 29. https://t.co/LpZIOsjQT0

[William Hurst @wjhurst]

Postdoc Opportunity!

Spread the Word!

Deadline Approaching Soon!

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[Cato Foreign Policy @CatoFP]

“Tripwire” forces are deployed overseas to bolster the credibility of America’s promises. New research shows this is misguided. @profmusgrave & @Steven_m_ward explain why tripwires don't work on the latest #PowerProblems with @jwcglaser #CatoFP

Listen: https://t.co/4zKnuQBJP8

[Politics and International Studies Cambridge @Dept_of_POLIS]

POLIS Assistant Professor @Steven_m_ward contributes to this fascinating podcast 'Tripwires, Public Opinion, & War'. Listen now https://t.co/CnwfBQ4MSA

[Cato Foreign Policy @CatoFP]

“Tripwire” forces are deployed overseas to bolster the credibility of America’s promises. New research shows this is misguided. @profmusgrave & @Steven_m_ward explain why tripwires don't work on the latest #PowerProblems with @jwcglaser #CatoFP

Listen: https://t.co/4zKnuQBJP8

[Stephen Wertheim @stephenwertheim]

Tripwire deterrence doesn’t work, new research by @profmusgrave⁩ and ⁦@Steven_m_ward⁩ suggests: https://t.co/8RNaYLbyji

[Cato Foreign Policy @CatoFP]

Looking for a weekend listen? Be sure to check out the latest #PowerProblems with @jwcglaser. @profmusgrave & @Steven_m_ward explain the logic of tripwires as a deterrent and showcase public opinion surveys that undermine that logic #CatoFP

Listen: https://t.co/4zKnuQBJP8

[Nick Anderson @nickdanderson]

Great to hear ⁦@profmusgrave⁩ and ⁦@Steven_m_ward⁩ on the ⁦@CatoFP⁩ podcast discuss their new, important research on tripwire forces with ⁦@jwcglaser⁩ https://t.co/arN36xGUcX

[John Glaser @jwcglaser]

Latest episode w @profmusgrave & @Steven_m_ward discussing extended deterrence, the insane Strangelovian strategic logic of “tripwires,” how their survey experiments undermine that logic, policy takeaways, & more! Listen! https://t.co/uyWBORzKHx

[Steven Ward @Steven_m_ward]

@Dept_of_POLIS

[Cato Foreign Policy @CatoFP]

BRAND NEW: On today's #PowerProblems with @jwcglaser, @umasspolsci's @profmusgrave & @pembroke1347's @Steven_m_ward explain the logic of tripwires as a deterrent and showcase public opinion surveys that undermine that logic #CatoFP

Listen: https://t.co/XNv15CU1zO

[Michael Allen @michaelallen]

New research on tripwire forces and public opinion by @Steven_m_ward and @profmusgrave. I'm still digging through it but I have now found my favorite citation in an article (Allen et al. 2020, 2022, 2023):

https://t.co/1Oa53h0kou

[Steven Ward @Steven_m_ward]

Very excited that this out - a lot more on tripwires in the works from us

[Thankful Musgrave 🦃 @profmusgrave]

New research by me and @Steven_m_ward in @FPA_Jrnl : in survey experiments, attacks on U.S. tripwire forces do *not* lead to massive demands for escalation (treaties are more important!) https://t.co/jmh4tYgUva

[Rohan Mukherjee @rohan_mukh]

Souvenir from a "spirited" discussion on status in world politics. Great to chat with @mkmurray78, @AliBilgicLboro, & @Steven_m_ward. Hosted by the inimitable @dhnexon & @profptj. Looking forward to the @whiskeyIRT episode! #BISA2023 @MYBISA

[Steven Ward @Steven_m_ward]

@dhnexon @AliBilgicLboro @rohan_mukh @mkmurray78 The fact that whisky is optional is making me wonder about the relative status of episode 32…

[Steven Ward @Steven_m_ward]

Tonight, students from @PrincetonSPIA (studying at @pembroke1347) presented recommendations for NATO’s future to a group of policy and academic experts. A great discussion ranging from climate change to cyber deterrence. Thanks to @CamGeopolitics for helping to organize!

[Justin Logan @JustinTLogan]

Another unhappy conclusion: US alliances rely on tripwire logic, historically not aimed at tipping the conventional balance decisively. But as work from @profmusgrave, @steven_m_ward, @profpaulpoast, @briandblank, and @eriklg suggests, tripwire logic may not work as intended

[Duncan Bell @DrDuncanBell]

JOBS - 3 Assistant Professorships of Development Studies in @Dept_of_POLIS at Cambridge
https://t.co/r2BJhsY12c

[EJIR (European Journal of International Relations) @EuroJournIR]

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"Hierarchy, revisionism, and subordinate actors: The TPNW and the subversion of the nuclear order"

by Naomi Egel @NaomiEgel and Steven Ward @Steven_m_ward

🔗https://t.co/SrWu38n0l2

[Steven Ward @Steven_m_ward]

@BrentJSteele1 @AyseZarakol @Dept_of_POLIS @LaurenBWilcox @DrDuncanBell @schulz_c_a @giofabman @TristenNaylor I believe it’s this: https://t.co/00qj9CC7eQ