Opinion – North Macedonia’s Emergent Ethnic Nationalism
The ethnic mix of North Macedonia reveals a surprising complexity – historically under-identified but now pointing to an emerging national trend.
Opinion – Trump’s Cairo Roast and the Performance of Populism
To understand why Trump is such an effective populist we must comprehend how his transgressive performances link power to emotion.
Review – Russia’s War on Everybody
Keir Giles provides a sobering account of Russian actions towards the West and the pitfalls of the Western response, creating a must-read book for novice and expert alike.
Opinion – Sheikh Hasina’s Conviction and the Weaponization of Justice
The Hasina case contributes to global perceptions that accountability is selective and confirms the best way for autocrats to escape justice is to never relinquish power.
Thinking Global Podcast – Rumela Sen
Dr. Rumela Sen speaks with the Thinking Global team about South Asian rebellions, the challenges of fieldwork, Nepalese Politics, digital transnational repression, and much more.
Does the ICC Work? Legal Innovation and Political Constraints in Global Justice
The ICC has advanced international law, but its enforcement remains constrained by geopolitics, reflecting the power imbalances it seeks to correct.
Donald Trump: Reconfiguring Global Order
Behind what appears (and sometimes is) capricious Trump Administration decision making are policymakers with serious plans for the world.
The Colonial and Its Discontents: Anti-Colonialism, Decolonization, and Post-Colonialism
Decolonising is not about deleting; rather it is to situate the histories and knowledges that do not originate from the West in the context of colonialism and power.
The House of the Post-Colonial Spirits
Post-colonial echoes perfectly encapsulate all the wondrous things history has to offer to those whose minds are wise enough not to lose sight of the past and whose hearts remain open to all the many possibilities of the future.
All Under Heaven: China’s Awakening
China has become skilled at waging lawfare to advance its interests in the Indo-Pacific through black legal ops, including what has been characterized as a ‘legal blitzkrieg’ in Hong Kong.
Opinion – Anchored Autonomy: Europe’s Strategy for a Post-Complacent Age
Donald Trump’s transactional return and America’s accelerated pivot toward the Indo-Pacific have ended Europe’s post-Cold War strategic complacency.
The Silicon Conquistadors: Humanity and Digital Colonialism in the Age of AI
We don’t have to wait for AI to develop self-awareness and (perhaps more unlikely) ethical self-control to have a serious conversation about the dangers of this new trend.
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