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In a new essay in Foreign Policy, PAIS's Tom Long and Carsten-Andreas Schulz point to historical parallels, and overlooked lessons, of the recent US intervention in Venezuela. Trump's plans to 'run' Venezuela through pliant leaders and threats resemble US policies of the early twentieth century. The architects of the so-called 'Donroe Doctrine', Long and Schulz argue, will soon confront frustrations that echo those that Washington faced a century ago.

Why do some ideas in climate governance catch on, while others fade away?

Research by Ben Richardson in PAIS on labour provisions in UK trade policy was cited in a House of Commons briefing on 'Trade, supply chains and workers' rights'.

Saadia Gardezi has been awarded and Early Career Fellowship at the IAS, to run between April/May 2026 and March 2027.

PAIS colleagues Feargal Cochrane, Neophytos Loizides and Aimee Smith alongside staff from the University of Kent, the University of Essex and the University of Cyprus presented written evidence to the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee this year. The report was published last week with MPs putting forward a range of recommendations for future legislation relating to the legacy of the Troubles. These included the establishment of the Legacy Commission, ensure independence and input from stakeholders and engagement with groups in the UK, Northern Ireland the Republic of Ireland.