Ukraine and Russia: Wars Over the Past
Regions of Ukraine have their own singular histories and what is lacking is a unifying narrative and common “heroes” during a time of prolonged crisis.
Saudi Arabia and Iran: The Battle for Hegemony the Kingdom Cannot Win
The complex relationship between the Al-Sauds and Wahhabism creates policy dilemmas for the Saudi government on multiple levels.
Interview – Robert J. Bunker
Robert J. Bunker discusses the greatest lessons learned from counterinsurgency, forms of insurgencies, and what is being done to counter Latin American cartels and gangs.
Interview – David Rothkopf
David Rothkopf elaborates on new journalism and discusses how fear has pervaded American politics since 9/11, the Obama Doctrine, and the ascendancy of Donald Trump.
Climate Change, Geopolitics, and Arctic Futures
The response to climatic changes in the Arctic will be a problem of global politics as economic development in the area is shaped by environmental factors among others.
The Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement within Universities
In the a broader context, the FFDM has been a powerful force multiplier, which has helped propel climate justice issues into the foreground of public consciousness.
Interview – Lawrence Gostin
Lawrence Gostin discusses the international response to the Zika virus and the related media coverage, as well as the role of groups such as Medicins Sans Frontieres.
Review – Ethics and Global Security
Burke et al. offer refreshingly optimistic thinking on security. Their book is required reading for anyone interested in, and concerned about, our common future.
Environmental Conflict: A Misnomer?
It is no longer possible to see environmental issues as neutral, detached from the social world – they must be understood as political problems with social drivers.
Investing in the Future: Norway, Climate Change and Fossil Fuel Divestment
The fossil fuel divestment movement has undergone explosive growth and has attained global ambitions – challenging sovereign funds to engage in fossil fuel divestment.
