Atifa Jiwa
@atifajiwa.bsky.social
Commissioning Editor for Politics, Current Affairs & International Relations at Bloomsbury. Durham & St Andrews Grad. Email me: [email protected]
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I've (finally) made it to Bluesky so I thought I'd start as I mean to go on with some shameless self-promotion ...
On 12 November, my new book on the first Scottish devolution referendum will be published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social, thanks to @atifajiwa.bsky.social!
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On 12 November, my new book on the first Scottish devolution referendum will be published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social, thanks to @atifajiwa.bsky.social!
t.co/Rkv3VRWp29
September 15, 2026 at 10:44 AM
I've (finally) made it to Bluesky so I thought I'd start as I mean to go on with some shameless self-promotion ...
On 12 November, my new book on the first Scottish devolution referendum will be published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social, thanks to @atifajiwa.bsky.social!
t.co/Rkv3VRWp29
On 12 November, my new book on the first Scottish devolution referendum will be published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social, thanks to @atifajiwa.bsky.social!
t.co/Rkv3VRWp29
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“Nan Sloane’s biography should rekindle a torch that deserves to burn more brightly in labour history.”
Read the full review about the book by @nansloane.bsky.social @historytoday.com below👇
📕Find out more about ‘Margaret Bondfield’ bit.ly/4yCKbUp
Read the full review about the book by @nansloane.bsky.social @historytoday.com below👇
📕Find out more about ‘Margaret Bondfield’ bit.ly/4yCKbUp
Margaret Bondfield: The Life and Times of Britain’s First Female Cabinet Minister by Nan Sloane illuminates an overlooked trailblazer of the Labour movement.
✍️ Lyndsey Jenkins reviews the recent #history book
www.historytoday.com/archive/revi...
✍️ Lyndsey Jenkins reviews the recent #history book
www.historytoday.com/archive/revi...
‘Margaret Bondfield’ by Nan Sloane review
Margaret Bondfield: The Life and Times of Britain’s First Female Cabinet Minister by Nan Sloane illuminates an overlooked trailblazer of the Labour movement.
www.historytoday.com
July 27, 2026 at 11:19 AM
“Nan Sloane’s biography should rekindle a torch that deserves to burn more brightly in labour history.”
Read the full review about the book by @nansloane.bsky.social @historytoday.com below👇
📕Find out more about ‘Margaret Bondfield’ bit.ly/4yCKbUp
Read the full review about the book by @nansloane.bsky.social @historytoday.com below👇
📕Find out more about ‘Margaret Bondfield’ bit.ly/4yCKbUp
Seeing more and more examples of scammers contacting academics, authors and agents, claiming to be Bloomsbury editors. If you receive an email from me from anything other than [email protected] please do not respond!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/c...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/c...
Bloomsbury Fraud Alert | Fraud in publishing - Bloomsbury
We are aware of reports that fraudsters are impersonating Bloomsbury staff, literary agents and Bloomsbury authors in an attempt to target writers, illustrators and others in the wider publishing comm...
www.bloomsbury.com
August 5, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Seeing more and more examples of scammers contacting academics, authors and agents, claiming to be Bloomsbury editors. If you receive an email from me from anything other than [email protected] please do not respond!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/c...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/c...
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Academics need reliable, free-to-access research.
Learn about the growing relationship between AI and #OpenAccess scholarly publishing from author Bart Van der Sloot.
https://bit.ly/4uiEo35
Learn about the growing relationship between AI and #OpenAccess scholarly publishing from author Bart Van der Sloot.
https://bit.ly/4uiEo35
The future of open access and artificial intelligence
Bart van der Sloot reflects on the relationship between open access and artificial intelligence and its potential for democratizing knowledge, following his appearance at Bloomsbury’s panel event ‘Ope...
www.bloomsbury.com
June 7, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Academics need reliable, free-to-access research.
Learn about the growing relationship between AI and #OpenAccess scholarly publishing from author Bart Van der Sloot.
https://bit.ly/4uiEo35
Learn about the growing relationship between AI and #OpenAccess scholarly publishing from author Bart Van der Sloot.
https://bit.ly/4uiEo35
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Unfortuantely not at #BISA2026 this year but if you are doing anything interesting in the #astropolitics space not only should you be part of the @astropoliticswg.bsky.social but you should talk to Bloomsbury who have a new series on astropolitics
#BISA2026 attendees! If you're going to @mybisa.bsky.social in Brighton in June, I have meeting slots available to discuss new book projects and the process of publishing with Bloomsbury.
Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzX...
See you there!
Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzX...
See you there!
June 4, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Unfortuantely not at #BISA2026 this year but if you are doing anything interesting in the #astropolitics space not only should you be part of the @astropoliticswg.bsky.social but you should talk to Bloomsbury who have a new series on astropolitics
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Good chance to re-advertise that we have a new Bloomsbury Studies in Astropolitics series - with the first book in that series on the way! If you have a space policy/security/history monograph in mind and are ar #BISA2026, do reach out.
#BISA2026 attendees! If you're going to @mybisa.bsky.social in Brighton in June, I have meeting slots available to discuss new book projects and the process of publishing with Bloomsbury.
Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzX...
See you there!
Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzX...
See you there!
April 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Good chance to re-advertise that we have a new Bloomsbury Studies in Astropolitics series - with the first book in that series on the way! If you have a space policy/security/history monograph in mind and are ar #BISA2026, do reach out.
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"Nan Sloane expertly shows how Bondfield’s politics were rooted in the precariousness of working-class life"
📚 @emmafoodymp.bsky.social reviews @nansloane.bsky.social's 'Margaret Bondfield: The Life and Times of Britain’s First Female Cabinet Minister' @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social
bit.ly/4c7CFrv
📚 @emmafoodymp.bsky.social reviews @nansloane.bsky.social's 'Margaret Bondfield: The Life and Times of Britain’s First Female Cabinet Minister' @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social
bit.ly/4c7CFrv
'Expertly told': Emma Foody reviews 'Margaret Bondfield'
Nan Sloane has produced a fascinating biography of an extraordinary working-class woman
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April 13, 2026 at 12:37 PM
"Nan Sloane expertly shows how Bondfield’s politics were rooted in the precariousness of working-class life"
📚 @emmafoodymp.bsky.social reviews @nansloane.bsky.social's 'Margaret Bondfield: The Life and Times of Britain’s First Female Cabinet Minister' @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social
bit.ly/4c7CFrv
📚 @emmafoodymp.bsky.social reviews @nansloane.bsky.social's 'Margaret Bondfield: The Life and Times of Britain’s First Female Cabinet Minister' @bloomsburyacademic.bsky.social
bit.ly/4c7CFrv
#BISA2026 attendees! If you're going to @mybisa.bsky.social in Brighton in June, I have meeting slots available to discuss new book projects and the process of publishing with Bloomsbury.
Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzX...
See you there!
Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzX...
See you there!
April 9, 2026 at 1:51 PM
#BISA2026 attendees! If you're going to @mybisa.bsky.social in Brighton in June, I have meeting slots available to discuss new book projects and the process of publishing with Bloomsbury.
Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzX...
See you there!
Book directly here: calendar.app.google/jaCn5apjcmzX...
See you there!
Although I won't be at #ISA2026 in Ohio in person this year, I’ll still be holding virtual meetings to talk through new book proposals and publishing.
If you’re now attending ISA virtually and want to talk to an Editor, drop me an email (details in my bio)📚
If you’re now attending ISA virtually and want to talk to an Editor, drop me an email (details in my bio)📚
March 4, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Although I won't be at #ISA2026 in Ohio in person this year, I’ll still be holding virtual meetings to talk through new book proposals and publishing.
If you’re now attending ISA virtually and want to talk to an Editor, drop me an email (details in my bio)📚
If you’re now attending ISA virtually and want to talk to an Editor, drop me an email (details in my bio)📚
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A fantastic conference @unitar.bsky.social to present my @bloomsburypol.bsky.social book #Covidocracy on #pandemics and #globalgovernance and a chance to moderate topics on #middleeast @atifajiwa.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A fantastic conference @unitar.bsky.social to present my @bloomsburypol.bsky.social book #Covidocracy on #pandemics and #globalgovernance and a chance to moderate topics on #middleeast @atifajiwa.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
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In addition to presenting my @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social book on #Covid I’m moderator @unitar.bsky.social 3rd international #research #conference keynote with @christinabacher.bsky.social as speaker and on our #globalgovernance panel. See you in #Brussels @atifajiwa.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 AM
In addition to presenting my @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social book on #Covid I’m moderator @unitar.bsky.social 3rd international #research #conference keynote with @christinabacher.bsky.social as speaker and on our #globalgovernance panel. See you in #Brussels @atifajiwa.bsky.social
📚 Just landed on my desk: Silk Mirage by Joanna Lillis — a compelling portrait of Uzbekistan’s evolving identity, politics, and place in the world. A vivid addition to our politics & current affairs list. Out this month!
October 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📚 Just landed on my desk: Silk Mirage by Joanna Lillis — a compelling portrait of Uzbekistan’s evolving identity, politics, and place in the world. A vivid addition to our politics & current affairs list. Out this month!
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How will climate hazards affect the conflicts of today and tomorrow?
Listen to Erin Sikorsky, author of 'Climate Change on the Battlefield' on Reversing Climate Change 🎧
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#climatechange #climatecrisis #securitystudies
Listen to Erin Sikorsky, author of 'Climate Change on the Battlefield' on Reversing Climate Change 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/1DZI...
#climatechange #climatecrisis #securitystudies
372: Climate Change on the Battlefield: New Missions, New Kit, New Theaters—w/ Erin Sikorsky, Director of The Center for Climate and Security
Spotify video
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October 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
How will climate hazards affect the conflicts of today and tomorrow?
Listen to Erin Sikorsky, author of 'Climate Change on the Battlefield' on Reversing Climate Change 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/1DZI...
#climatechange #climatecrisis #securitystudies
Listen to Erin Sikorsky, author of 'Climate Change on the Battlefield' on Reversing Climate Change 🎧
open.spotify.com/episode/1DZI...
#climatechange #climatecrisis #securitystudies
We’re thrilled to announce the forthcoming publication of Margaret Bondfield by Nan Sloane - a powerful new biography of Britain’s first female Cabinet Minister.
Publishing February 2026
Pre-orders: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
Publishing February 2026
Pre-orders: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
October 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We’re thrilled to announce the forthcoming publication of Margaret Bondfield by Nan Sloane - a powerful new biography of Britain’s first female Cabinet Minister.
Publishing February 2026
Pre-orders: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
Publishing February 2026
Pre-orders: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...
It’s been another great #APSA2025 conference📚✨
As we wrap up and head home, don’t forget: you can still get 30% off all Politics books on the Bloomsbury website www.bloomsbury.com/ca/academic/
See you in Boston #APSA2026 👀
As we wrap up and head home, don’t forget: you can still get 30% off all Politics books on the Bloomsbury website www.bloomsbury.com/ca/academic/
See you in Boston #APSA2026 👀
September 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
It’s been another great #APSA2025 conference📚✨
As we wrap up and head home, don’t forget: you can still get 30% off all Politics books on the Bloomsbury website www.bloomsbury.com/ca/academic/
See you in Boston #APSA2026 👀
As we wrap up and head home, don’t forget: you can still get 30% off all Politics books on the Bloomsbury website www.bloomsbury.com/ca/academic/
See you in Boston #APSA2026 👀
Last day here in Vancouver #APSA2025 All the books are FREE on the booth, come and browse + your last chance to speak to an Editor about all things book proposals and publishing!
September 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Last day here in Vancouver #APSA2025 All the books are FREE on the booth, come and browse + your last chance to speak to an Editor about all things book proposals and publishing!
#APSA2025 Day 2 👋 Come by to browse our titles, pick up a free inspection copy, or chat to an Editor about publishing your book with us 📚
September 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#APSA2025 Day 2 👋 Come by to browse our titles, pick up a free inspection copy, or chat to an Editor about publishing your book with us 📚
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Great news from @mileendinstitute.bsky.social supremo Tom Chidwick
“Last month, I finally finished the draft manuscript of “Now or Never!” – the book I’ve been working on about Scotland’s first devolution referendum in March 1979.
Published next year by @BloomsburyAcad! - @atifajiwa.bsky.social ”
“Last month, I finally finished the draft manuscript of “Now or Never!” – the book I’ve been working on about Scotland’s first devolution referendum in March 1979.
Published next year by @BloomsburyAcad! - @atifajiwa.bsky.social ”
September 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Great news from @mileendinstitute.bsky.social supremo Tom Chidwick
“Last month, I finally finished the draft manuscript of “Now or Never!” – the book I’ve been working on about Scotland’s first devolution referendum in March 1979.
Published next year by @BloomsburyAcad! - @atifajiwa.bsky.social ”
“Last month, I finally finished the draft manuscript of “Now or Never!” – the book I’ve been working on about Scotland’s first devolution referendum in March 1979.
Published next year by @BloomsburyAcad! - @atifajiwa.bsky.social ”
#APSA2025 attendees! If you're going to @apsa.bsky.social in Vancouver next month, I have meeting slots available to discuss new book projects and the process of publishing with Bloomsbury - booking is directly through the below link. See you there!
calendar.app.google/h5A5txYVhpW9...
calendar.app.google/h5A5txYVhpW9...
August 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
#APSA2025 attendees! If you're going to @apsa.bsky.social in Vancouver next month, I have meeting slots available to discuss new book projects and the process of publishing with Bloomsbury - booking is directly through the below link. See you there!
calendar.app.google/h5A5txYVhpW9...
calendar.app.google/h5A5txYVhpW9...
My wonderful colleague Milly will be at #EISAPEC25 next month! If you're planning to be in Bologna, do go and say hello to her.
Working on a #Politics or #InternationalRelations book project? ✅
Coming to the @europeanisa.bsky.social conference in Bologna next month? ✅
Make sure you visit the @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social stand to share your ideas with our editor Milly! 📕
#EISAPEC25
Coming to the @europeanisa.bsky.social conference in Bologna next month? ✅
Make sure you visit the @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social stand to share your ideas with our editor Milly! 📕
#EISAPEC25
July 31, 2025 at 9:44 AM
My wonderful colleague Milly will be at #EISAPEC25 next month! If you're planning to be in Bologna, do go and say hello to her.
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Want to understand the arguments for #VotesAt16?
Take a look at Ben Kisby and Lee Jerome's thoughtful and considered book.
👉📘 bit.ly/3UmetI0
Take a look at Ben Kisby and Lee Jerome's thoughtful and considered book.
👉📘 bit.ly/3UmetI0
Voting age to be lowered to 16 in England and Northern Ireland by next general election
Voting age to be lowered to 16 in England and Northern Ireland by next general election
16- and 17-year-olds will be given right, already introduced in Scotland and Wales, as part of changes including easier voter registration
The voting age will be lowered to 16 in England and Northern Ireland by the next general election in a major change of the democratic system.
The government said it was a reform to bring in more fairness for 16- and 17-year-olds, many of whom already work and are able to serve in the military. It brings the whole of the UK voting age to 16, as Scotland and Wales have already made the change. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Want to understand the arguments for #VotesAt16?
Take a look at Ben Kisby and Lee Jerome's thoughtful and considered book.
👉📘 bit.ly/3UmetI0
Take a look at Ben Kisby and Lee Jerome's thoughtful and considered book.
👉📘 bit.ly/3UmetI0
Paperback out now!
Terje Tvedt is the latest author to feature on the fantastic @bloomsburyacad.bsky.social blog.
His article takes the readers on a deep dive into the mystery, history and polity of one of the world’s most famous and important rivers.
Read the article 👀 bit.ly/4kFNnGw
#Politics #History
His article takes the readers on a deep dive into the mystery, history and polity of one of the world’s most famous and important rivers.
Read the article 👀 bit.ly/4kFNnGw
#Politics #History
July 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Paperback out now!
How convenient that we already have an excellent, thoughtful AND snappy overview of this issue! Credit to the editor who commissioned such a timely book (yes, it is me)
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/votes-at-...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/votes-at-...
July 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
How convenient that we already have an excellent, thoughtful AND snappy overview of this issue! Credit to the editor who commissioned such a timely book (yes, it is me)
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/votes-at-...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/votes-at-...
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Delighted to announce that my third book, Covidocracy is available to pre-order with Bloomsbury! In it, I examine how #Covid affected political legitimacy and authoritarianism: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/covidocra...
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @ibtauris.bsky.social @atifajiwa.bsky.social
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @ibtauris.bsky.social @atifajiwa.bsky.social
Covidocracy
www.bloomsbury.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Delighted to announce that my third book, Covidocracy is available to pre-order with Bloomsbury! In it, I examine how #Covid affected political legitimacy and authoritarianism: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/covidocra...
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @ibtauris.bsky.social @atifajiwa.bsky.social
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social @ibtauris.bsky.social @atifajiwa.bsky.social
Hi #BISA2025, it’s our last day in lovely sunny Belfast! We’re here until midday in the Exhibit Hall, so it’s your last chance to come and chat to us about all things book proposals and publishing 📚
June 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Hi #BISA2025, it’s our last day in lovely sunny Belfast! We’re here until midday in the Exhibit Hall, so it’s your last chance to come and chat to us about all things book proposals and publishing 📚