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East Asia Study Group Present Dr. Xu Peng on Scam Logistics
Dr. Peng examines the rise of scam centres along the China–Southeast Asia borderlands, revealing them as structured infrastructures that mobilize people, money, and influence. This talk uncovers how illicit operations are systematized through brokers, governance zones, and digital platforms.
International Political Economy Research Cluster Launches 'IPE Chats Lunch'
The International Political Economy research cluster will be holding an IPE Chats Lunch for PAIS colleagues to share ideas and troubleshoot issues in their current research over lunch.
Out now: The Social Foundations of Global Finance (2025) Edited by Chris Clarke and Ben Clift
A collection of original contributions from a range of scholars inspired by the work of our much-missed former colleague Tim Sinclair who sadly died in 2022. The book critically engages and further applies his social foundations approach to global finance. The book features chapters from current and former PAIS members: Dan Wood, Johannes Petry, Fumihito Gotoh, Matthew Watson, and Chris Clarke, as well as from Aida Hozic, Randall Germain, and Magnus Ryner.
Professor Juanita Elias Appointed Chair of the British International Studies Association
We are delighted to share that Professor Juanita Elias, Professor in International Political Economy at Warwick’s Politics and International Studies (PAIS) department, has been appointed Chair of the British International Studies Association (BISA).
Ann Fitz-Gerald Director of the Balsille School presents to the PAIS seminar series
On 8th October, Ann Fitz-Gerald - director of the Balsillie School of International Affairs in Canada, spoke to the department on the topic "Technology Governance: Implications for National Security and Public Policy". A great turn out from staff, PG and UG students. A brilliant start to the PAIS seminar series for the 25/26 academic year