And see our site to download the paper and learn more about the workshop series: vip-workshop.github.io

The final session of the Spring 2026 #VIP Workshop happens April 8th at 8am PDT/11am EDT.

Maya Dalton & Cecilia Cavero-Sanchez (@ccaveros.bsky.social) will present work on conflict & time series analysis with discussant Sara Mitchell (@sbmitche.bsky.social)

Zoom Link: umd.zoom.us/j/5769616090...

Reminder that our second workshop of the spring is tomorrow at 8am PST/11am EST/3 pm GMT. We hope to see you virtually to discuss a fascinating set of papers!

Attend via the Zoom link here: usd.zoom.us/j/96746212181

And see our website for more info about future workshops: vip-workshop.github.io

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And Saloni Bhogale will be presenting a paper on how local politicians in India help citizens access justice, with Franziska Rocher as a discussant.

(Paper here: drive.google.com/file/d/18Ajo...)
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Johanna Reyes Ortega will be presenting a paper on social revolutions' impacts on women's empowerment, with Susan Franceschet as discussant.

(Paper here: drive.google.com/file/d/1wakq...)

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The Spring 2026 #VIP Workshop continues March 4th (@ 8am PST/11am EST/3pm GMT)!

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Reminder: The workshop is happening tomorrow, February 4th! Old friends and first-timers welcome to join us!

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Attend via the Zoom link here: sandiego.zoom.us/j/99414854817

And see our website for more info about future workshops: vip-workshop.github.io

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And Juan C. Campos be presenting a paper (coauthored with Navin Bapat (@nbapat.bsky.social) on political entry in violent elections, with Camilo Nieto-Matiz as discussant.

(Paper here: drive.google.com/file/d/1QkgN...)

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Adee Weller (@adeeweller.bsky.social) will be presenting a paper (w/coauthors) on security missions in Haiti, with Jessica Di Salvatore as discussant.

(Paper here: drive.google.com/file/d/1s49Y...)

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The Spring 2026 #VIPWorkshop series is kicking off on February 4th (@ 8am PST/11am EST/3pm GMT)!

We have two exciting papers in the lineup: 🧵 (1/4)

VIP Workshops, Spring '26:

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A. Weller (@adeeweller.bsky.social) on security missions in Haiti
J.C. Campos on violent elections

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J.R. Ortega on women’s political empowerment
S. Bhogale on access to justice in India

– 4/8
L. Bauer on rebel-civilian ties
M. Dalton on conflict time series

Last call to submit abstracts for VIP's regular workshops and express interest in VIP APSA programming. Submissions close tomorrow (12/10)!

VIP APSA & Presenter Interest Form: Spring 2026 Please use this form to submit your project (paper or research design) for potential inclusion in the Spring 2026 sessions of the Violence, Instability, and Peace (VIP) Workshop and to share your inte...

Our CfP for spring 2026 is out, & the deadline to submit abstracts has been extended to Dec. 10th. forms.gle/Xz8vrW77sdoK...

We welcome submissions on a variety of topics in peace & conflict----if in doubt, apply!

Workshops are on Feb. 4th, March 4th, & April 8th, at 8am PST/11am EST/4pm GMT.

Grateful for the chance to present some early-stage work with @vipworkshop.bsky.social! Thanks to MP Broache (@mbroache.bsky.social) and all the participants for such constructive and generous feedback!
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New Zoom link for today! sandiego.zoom.us/j/92514637085

We are also pleased to have Zachariah Parcels (@zachariahparcels.bsky.social) presenting his work on "Catholic Institutions and Civilian Victimization in Civil War" with discussant MP Broache (@mbroache.bsky.social).

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First up is work by Jungmin Han (@jungminhan.bsky.social) and Thomas Chadefaux on “Patterns of Cooperation and Public Support for Rapprochement” featuring Clara Suong @chsuong.bsky.social as discussant. (Paper here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Fabl...)

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The December round of the Fall 2025 #VIPWorkshop series is happening this Wednesday (12/3 @ 11am EST; 8am PST)! Join us virtually to discuss two exciting papers (Meeting link here: bccte.zoom.us/j/9230214761...). Thread 🧵 (1/4)

VIP pleased to announce our call for spring 2026. Submit abstracts by December 5th: forms.gle/Xz8vrW77sdoK...

Workshops will be on Feb. 4th, March 4th and April 8th. We meet at 8am PST/11am EST/4pm GMT.

You can also use this form to express your interest in VIP-sponsored programming at APSA.

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Our VIP format involves reading the papers in advance and focusing workshop time on discussion. See our website to read the papers and for details about this and future sessions: vip-workshop.github.io #polisky #conflictsky

We are also pleased to have Natalya Adam-Rahman (@natalyaadam.bsky.social) presenting her work on Gender-segregated voting and electoral irregularities (drive.google.com/file/d/1i1Ue...) with discussant Sarah Khan.

First up is a paper by Giovanny Alvarez on The Divergent Effects of Transitional Justice on Post-Conflict Violence in Intrastate Wars (drive.google.com/file/d/19ina...) with discussant Francesca Parente .

The second round of the Fall 2025 #VIPWorkshop series is tomorrow (11/5 @ 11am EST)! Join us virtually to discuss two exciting papers (Meeting link here: umd.zoom.us/j/2828623824...).

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(Minor clarification, the meeting date is Wednesday 10/1)

Watch this space for further details about this and future sessions, or check our website: vip-workshop.github.io

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Our VIP format involves reading the papers in advance and focusing workshop time on discussion. See our website to read the paper or follow this link: drive.google.com/file/d/1zR-5...

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The Fall 2025 #VIPWorkshop series starts tomorrow (10/1 @ 11am EST)! Join us virtually to discuss a paper by Juan Carlos Campos on police reform as an instrument of criminal protection (w/discussant @juangelvezf.bsky.social).

Meeting link here: asu.zoom.us/j/88283976606

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