Excited to share the online version of a new article in
@JPR_journal. I show that (geographic) proximity to outgroups increases support for human rights activism in other countries https://t.co/xMS5RpDUs1
New paper with Beth Simmons in International Organization: "From Barriers to Abuse: Border Hardening and Torture." A signaling story with big implications for human rights research. 🧵
The hopeful part: the wall effect on BIO behavior fades in ~4 years. States might invest in training, accountability, and counter-messaging to interrupt the signal. The mechanism is reversible.
Submit your paper to the Building Democratic Resilience workshop at @TheLBJSchool —March 6, 2026. Organized by @IsabelLaterzo & me. We’re seeking work on democracy, backsliding, institutions, and civic engagement. Deadline: Oct 15 👉 https://t.co/JeyQkqFTHt”
In Vancouver for APSA? Check out tomorrow’s panel (Thursday) at 10am on global norms, international law, and NGOs. Papers by Allen & Acron, @StephenChaudoin & @taegyun_lim, Hadden, and myself. Cc @ErikVoeten
🎬 Calling documentary and independent filmmakers who work in Asia (East, Southeast, or South)! 📽️
The call for submissions for the 2026 @AASAsianStudies Film Expo is OPEN!
https://t.co/2oGGtNdfmD
Please help spread the word!
We are hiring in political behavior (comparative politics or American politics)! UIUC is a great place to work. More info here: https://t.co/3aaELQRRyg
📢 New Book!
I’m so happy to share that “Crowded Out” – my new book coauthored with Jennifer Hadden (@WatsonInstitute @BrownUniversity) – is now out with @CambridgeUP. Here’s why we hope you’ll want to read it. 🧵 1/
When does communication fail in international politics? In a new @IntSecHarvard piece, @tcjost and I present some fresh theory and evidence on an enduring challenge for states — getting others to understand what they are trying to say
Since I've often posted about this project on Twitter, I wanted to share that my job market paper is now forthcoming at the Journal of Politics! This paper has been a labor of love and the source of much joy (and frustration). Excited that it found a home!