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Since the mid-2010s, the number of resolutions in the UNSC that have failed or been vetoed has markedly increased, providing another indicator for growing international dissensus amidst a surge of global crises. Data & Visualization by Johannes Scherzinger. #UnitedNations

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Graph of the month: Analyzing 167 arguments made in 25 direct democratic voting campaigns on international issues in Switzerland, Giorgio Malet and Stefanie Walter show that the framing of arguments in favor and against international cooperation differ significantly.

More evidence of change in the global order: An analysis of UNSC speeches from 1995 to 2020 shows that the average stance of the Permanent Five members on the use of sanctions has become significantly less enthusiastic in recent years. By Johannes Scherzinger & Anton (Anjo) Peez

*** Graph of the month *** Which parties emphasise IOs in their communication? Our analysis suggests it is niche parties (defined here as rad right and green) that consistently dedicate more of their parliamentary communication to IOs. Graph by Tom McCrae Hunter

Call for Papers! The ERC Project DISINTEGRATION project is co-organizing a workshop on the changing boundaries of European integration. You can find more information and apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

New output from the ERC Project DISINTEGRATION project by former team members Martin JJ. Bucher and Marco Martini!

When civil conflicts hit the UNSC agenda, how do diplomats justify intervention? Our analysis reveals justification is oft rooted in the mandate, focusing on regional security & development. Liberal legitimation like Human Rights and Women & Children outrank hard security threats

Very much enjoyed the great discussion! So cool to see more and more research on IO exit emerge. Thanks a lot to Sören Stapel for chairing and to @t_sommerer for great comments. ERC Project DISINTEGRATION