Visions of a Techno-Leviathan: The Politics of the Bitcoin Blockchain
You do not escape the world of big government by wishing for a trustless set of technologies that collectively resemble a technocratic crypto-sovereign.
Conflict or Civil War? Conceptualizing the Conflict in Afghanistan
The classification of the conflict in Afghanistan over the course of the 1990s as a “civil war” obscures international culpability in protracting the armed conflict.
Implementing Indigenous Self-Determination: The Case of the Sámi in Norway
A relational approach is required because the strengthening of indigenous political participation depends on greater space for dialogue and shared understandings.
Māori Self-determination and a Liberal Theory of Indigeneity
Liberal democracy succeeds only when people have reason to share confidence in the system’s capacity to distribute power and authority fairly, reasonably, & inclusively.
The Palestinian Narrative of Reconciliation
The Hamas-Fatah reconciliation, if implemented, will have serious consequences for the Palestinians who have been deeply hurt by the division and its ramifications.
China & the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: The Tibetan Case
Until China acknowledges its international obligations and stops using sovereignty as a shield, the deplorable human rights situation in Tibet seems destined to continue.
Impressions from Kunduz after the 2014 Afghanistan Elections
The elections in Kunduz can be counted as a great achievement, both for the public and the local bodies, despite the spectre of the Taliban.
The Impact of Neoconservative Think Tanks on American Foreign Policy
Neoconservatives think tanks do not simply give neutral recommendations; they are policy entrepreneurs who have made a significant impact on American foreign policy.
Revitalizing African Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Knowledge Production
A generic application of foreign ways of knowing and knowledge production – including technology systems in African cultural conditions – is inappropriate.
Self-Determination and Indigenous Health: Is There a Connection?
When people lack autonomy their mental and physical health tends to deteriorate, and for those who feel the least autonomous, the outcomes are generally the worst.
