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THE WORLD’SLEADING WEBSITEFOR STUDENTS OFINTERNATIONAL POLITICSJUST GOT BETTER2011-2012e-International Relationsthe world’s leading website for students of international politics

Created in November 2007 by students fromthe UK universities of Oxford, Leicester andAberystwyth, e-International Relations (e-IR) is ahub of information and analysis on some of thekey issues in international politics.Pieces written for e-IR have been referencedand republished by organisations includingthe Wall Street Journal, World Politics Review,openDemocracy.net, Real Clear World, andGlobal Policy Forum.e-International Relations is recommended byuniversity professors around the world.

WHAT WE DOSince going live in January 2008, e-IR has receivedmore than seven million page views from hundreds ofthousands of unique visitors located around the world.Page views per month (source: AWStats)e-IR hosts a variety of resources helpful to students ofinternational politics, diplomacy and global governance.1) ARTICLESThe articles published on e-IR offer anaccessable route into key debates ininternational relations - providing academicanalysis of the issues, events and ideas that ourreaders encounter in their studies.2) ESSAYSStudents spend countless hours researchingand writing essays. By publishing them one-IR, we extend discussion and debate beyondseminar rooms and lecture theatres, and into aninclusive and accessible global forum3) BLOGSe-IR’s blogs offer a flexibile publishing spacethat facilitates discussion on key issuesbetween academics and students - without thebarriers posed by more formal settings.4) FEATURESe-IR ‘features’ include reviews, a bi-monthlyround-up of upcoming events and conferences,and brief assessments of some of the neweststudent-focused books.The continued success of e-IR is due to its dedicatedand dynamic team of global volunteers

WHAT OTHERS SAY“e-International Relations provides readers withmuch-needed, highly pertinent, constantly insightfulanalyses of issues that shape our world.”Jamsheed K. ChoksyProfessor of International StudiesIndiana University“It is a pleasure to find such a well-organized,informative and interesting website amidst all thechatter on the internet. e-International Relations is amarvellous resource and forum for debate.”Margaret MacMillanWarden of St. Antony’s CollegeOxford University“e-International Relations is a fascinating website that will be of interest not just to students ofinternational relations but also to anyone interestedin world politics.”Steve SmithVice-ChancellorExeter University“e-IR may be the moment of democratization forInternational Relations… at last, a platform on whichan informed conversation can take place and everyvoice heard.”Peter ValeNelson Mandela Chair in Politics EmeritusRhodes University“As a long retired former diplomat with nearly 40years’ experience in international affairs, I find theonly drawback to browsing in e-IR is that I’m liableto find myself spending half the day reading (anditching to respond to) much of its material. May itcontinue to flourish.”Sir Brian Barderformer British ambassador to Ethiopia and Polandand high commissioner in Nigeria and Australia

WHAT NOW?REGISTERED NON-PROFITAt the beginning of 2011, e-IR Publications Limited was registered asa not-for-profit company in the UK. This allows us to sell advertisingspace to universities that wish to publicise courses on the website.The editorial team is confident that this will provide a sustainablemodel to secure the future of e-IR, without compromising the initiative’score mission. Our time will still be given for free, and the website willstill be free for all to use.EXPANDING THE EDITORIAL TEAMThe expansion of the editorial team has played a huge part in ensuringthe site’s continued success.We hope that in the academic coming year, many more students willaccept the invitiation to ‘Get Involved’ with the website - and that oureditorial team will continue to benefit from the enthusiasm, initativeand ingenuity of new members from around the world.IMPROVING THE WEBSITEFollowing a major re-design and re-development of the website in late2011, another key building block for e-IR’s sustainable future is in place.We will use this platform to ensure e-IR’s reputation and audiencecontinue to grow.FLICKR IMAGE ATTRIBUTIONFront page (left to right): DVIDSHUB, how will i ever, European Parliament, Ammar Abd RabboSokwanele - Zimbabwe, Living Water International, kk+Second page (left to right): United Nations Photo, WordleFourth page: (top to bottom) United Nations Photo, ob1left, Steve RhodesFIND OUT MOREwww.e-IR.info | info@e-IR.infoe-IR Publications Limited is a not-for-profit Registered Company in the UK