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Published in partnership with the International Studies Association (ISA)
Oxford University Press has partnered with the ISA on the ORE of International Studies, combining the speed and flexibility of digital with the rigorous standards of academic publishing.
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State Partitions
"Partitions—a set of administrative practices that were developed within models of colonial governance in the 19th century—are an important aspect of modern conflict resolution and techniques for innovating power-sharing arrangements..." – By Pallavi Rhagavan
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Teaching on Deterrence and Nuclear Politics
"The study of deterrence has been embedded in national security educational curriculum for decades, be it academic or professional military education. However, not all syllabi and course material provide the same lessons and paradigms on deterrence and nuclear..." – By Michelle Black
What's New to the OREs
In January 2025, 37 new articles and 2 revised articles, spread across 18 subjects, have been published on the Oxford Research Encyclopedias platform.
ORE Food Studies is Now Available via Subscription and Perpetual Access
On October 23, after a successful free period during development, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Food Studies has been made available via subscription and perpetual access to libraries and institutions worldwide.
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