Weddings and Funerals: The Paradox in China’s Developing LGBT Community
Queer comrades should ‘come out’ again, change from being isolated individuals in closed small circles and limited groups, and form a real community.
Kurds, Democracy and a New Coalition Government
The Turkish election results validate the path towards a political solution to the Kurdish question and point towards further Kurdish unity in the region.
The New Generation of Chinese Feminists
China’s feminists have launched performances, demonstrations, and a national speaking tour, have organised workshops on different topics, recruited, trained new members.
Going to University, or Not?
You will probably be working for the rest of your life, so make sure that the precious few years you spend in university are at a time when you can really enjoy it.
Anarchism and Non-Representational Theory in the Social Sciences
While the British cybernetics movement remained marginalized, anarchism can be viewed with more relevance in a post-representational social scientific milieu.
What Do Chinese Youth Really Think about Gender?
The post 90s Chinese can’t transcend the patriarchal power system, but evidence suggests that gender literacy is having a positive effect, building gender consciousness.
The Purpose of INDCs for an International Climate Agreement
Intended Nationally Determined Contributions are not a silver bullet to stop climate change, but they could serve as a stepping stone to a more comprehensive agreement.
Sacred Cows and the Idea of Political Economy in Southern Africa
South African politics must move beyond narrow thinking and recognise political economy as a tool not only for sound analysis, but also for good policy-making.
Counter-terrorism: The Liberal Biopolitics of Securing Life
The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 does not undermine liberal values and principles, because is in line with classical liberal thought on securing life.
Why Understanding Religion Matters in Post-conflict Zones
Examining the doctrines of religious institutions can help understand their relation to the international community in times of conflict, peacebuilding and development.
