RELATE (European Studies in a Relational Universe) is a UACES Research Network with the primary goal to bring social relational approaches into the mainstream of European and EU studies. Reading groups are one way in which we aim to foster a supportive community of like-minded scholars and establish a research agenda for applying these approaches to the study of contemporary issues in European politics.

The second reading group session on 22 June, will revolve around the following question: How to adopt a relational approach?

Tapping into recent debates, and complementing the discussion during our 2nd discussion event with Prof. Milja Kurki, we suggest participants to read one or more of following articles before joining the reading group session:

Hafner-Burton, E., Kahler, M., & Montgomery, A. (2009). Network Analysis for International Relations. International Organization, 63(3), 559-592. doi:10.1017/S0020818309090195
Adler-Nissen Rebecca and Pouliot, Vincent. Power in practice: Negotiating the international intervention in Libya. European Journal of International Relations. 20(4): 889-911. doi:10.1177/1354066113512702

We will be in touch a few days before the event with more details and the link to the online meeting.

In case of questions or suggestions for future reading group themes, please get in touch with the RELATE activity coordinators Sharon Lecocq (sharon.lecocq@kuleuven.be) and Heidi Maurer (heidrun.maurer@donau-uni.ac.at).

RELATE Reading Group session 2: How to adopt a relational approach