Talk with the Editors: “International Organizations and Research Methods” (2023)
Scholars have studied international organizations (IOs) in many disciplines, thus generating important theoretical developments. Yet a proper assessment and a broad discussion of the methods used to research these organizations are lacking. Which methods are being used to study IOs and in what ways? Do we need a specific methodology applied to the case of IOs? What are the concrete methodological challenges when doing research on IOs? International Organizations and Research Methods: an Introduction compiles an inventory of the methods developed in the study of IOs under the five headings of Observing, Interviewing, Documenting, Measuring, and Combining. It does not reconcile diverging views on the purpose and meaning of IO scholarship, but creates a space for scholars and students embedded in different academic traditions to reflect on methodological choices and the way they impact knowledge production on IOs.
Available in open access, this edited volume brings together contributions from over 60 colleagues covering a wide variety of methods and combinations of methods for the study of international relations and, in particular, international organizations. Conceived as a daily companion throughout the research process, this handbook is aimed at students as well as young and experienced researchers wishing to enrich the range of tools available for conducting their research.
Host and Moderator: Dr. Audrey Alejandro, a.alejandro@lse.ac.uk
The event is co-hosted by DoingIPS and the Department of Methodology, London School of Economics and Political Science.
The event will comprise a presentation of the book by the editors, a live interview of the editors led by Audrey Alejandro and a Q&A with the audience.
The online event virtual roundtable will be held on October 24 1.45pm-3pm UK time. Register in advance for this event: https://unige.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5cuc-ivqjwuGNIOGP25vgG_43GQotFWtcJd#/registration.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the event.
The participants include:
Dr. Fanny Badache, Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Dr. Leah R. Kimber, University of Geneva
Prof. Lucile Maertens, Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
Dr. Audrey Alejandro, London School of Economics and Political Science