Welcome to our news site, where we disseminate information and stories from leading thinkers in Global South Studies, as well as complementary content from both TWQ and CAS journals.
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The Hub at BISA: Reflecting on 50 Years of International Studies
Over 1,100 delegates are heading to Belfast this week for the British International Studies Association (BISA) conference, taking place from the 17–20 June. As BISA marks its 50th anniversary, this milestone gathering offers more than reflection – it’s a call to reimagine the future of International Studies. The Global Souths Hub and Third World Quarterly…
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Life Experience of Translation as an Antiracist Collective Policy
Jhader Cerqueira do Carmo is a PhD candidate in International Relations at the University of Brasília (Brazil) and Vinícius Venancio is a substitute professor of Anthropology at the Federal University of Goiás (Brazil). Together, they share their experiences of teaching and translating articles on race and international relations at the University of Brasília, and they…
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Waste Colonialism and Why Plastic is Political: A Resource List
World Environment Day 2025’s theme could not be more urgent. Hosted by the Republic of Korea, this year focuses on “Ending Plastic Pollution,” (with a special focus on microplastics). While negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty continue into 2025, we have curated a collection of resources on the subject of plastic waste spanning from children’s books, infographics…
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Introducing TWQ Research Notes: Sparking New Conversations in Global South Studies
Marcos Scauso is a scholar-activist whose work focuses on decolonial thought, particularly in relation to Latin America. His academic and activist work is rooted in collaboration with Indigenous movements, examining the intersections of race, patriarchy, sexuality, and colonial legacies—especially as they shape U.S. foreign policy. Recently appointed as an Academic Editor at Third World Quarterly,…
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The Informality of Crisis Situations – a TWQ Special Issue
This Special Issue collection in Third World Quarterly (TWQ) (Everyday informality and governance dynamics in crisis situations and beyond) offers a fresh perspective on how societies handle crises. It shows that when major changes in politics, society, or the economy take shape, they can dramatically affect the way countries and communities are governed. Instead of…
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Hugo Estecahandy Wins Irene Hilgers Memorial 2025 Prize
The Irene Hilgers Memorial Prize honours a standout junior scholar, who has published an exceptional article in the journal, Central Asian Survey. This year’s award goes to Hugo Estecahandy, a PhD Candidate, IFG – Institut Français de Géopolitique and GEODE – Géopolitique de la Datasphère in Paris, France, for his compelling article ‘Geopolitics of cryptocurrency mining in…
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Global IR’s Unfinished Revolution: Empire of Theory, Periphery of Practice
In this blog post, Senior Researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Gustavo de Carvalho, interrogates the deep contradictions within International Relations today, where hegemonic powers both uphold and undermine global institutions. In March 2025, I attended my first International Studies Association (ISA) conference in Chicago. As a Brazilian researcher based in…
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Experienced by Many: Mental Health Struggles During my PhD
In this blog piece, Saltanat Kydyralieva Kaplan openly discusses her journey into clinical psychology. She looks into the mental health struggles and challenges she faced on the way and offers valuable advice for current PhD students navigating their own mental wellbeing. Photo sourced from Unsplash Connecting mental health and academia is not often a focus…
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Navigating Academia from the Margins: An Afro-Latin Brazilian Woman’s Journey
Camila Andrade, a Research Fellow at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC), University of Johannesburg, brings a blog post with a perspective shaped by the legacies of Blackness and womanhood – with echoes of her grandmother’s wisdom. With roots in Brazil and a deep commitment to the Global South, Camila’s early lessons in…
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From Technology to Creativity: Mala Kumar on Social Action Through Art
In part two of our Q&A with Mala Kumar, a global leader in technology for social good who has worked with the United Nations, the World Health Organization and GitHub, we speak to her about her two critically acclaimed novels, The Paths of Marriage and What it Meant to Survive. Her writing explores a myriad…
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Winner Announced for the Global Souths Hub Best Contribution Prize!
The Global Souths Hub are delighted to announce our first winner of the Best Contribution Prize – a newly launched annual award that will recognise outstanding contributions. This new initiative celebrates thought-provoking work that challenges dominant narratives. This year’s winner is… Ginbert Permejo Cuaton A huge congratualtions to Ginbert for being the first ever winner of…
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