Interview – David FitzGerald
David FitzGerald delves into trends in migration and asylum-seeking, variations in national policy responses, and the impact of securitisation.
Review – The Path to Genocide in Rwanda
Despite some familiar conclusions, Omar McDoom’s important contribution provides a quality in-depth analysis of the Rwandan genocide, particularly on participation.
Now Recruiting – Podcast Editorial Assistants
E-International Relations is looking for Editorial Assistants to join the Thinking Global Podcast Team and volunteer some time with us.
Thinking Global Podcast – Alexander Lanoszka
Alexander Lanoszka discusses NATO enlargement, conceptualising military alliances, their contemporary significance, nuclear proliferation, and the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict.
Interview – Mike Rapport
Mike Rapport discusses the 19th century French revolutions, possible similarities to recent French protests, and the role of social media in contemporary revolutions.
Review – The Comfort Women of Singapore
Kevin Blackburn provides a detailed account of the sexual slavery practiced in wartime Singapore, but is limited by a dearth of first-hand testimony from local sources.
Review – Waiting for Dignity
Florian Weigand uses the case of Afghanistan to posit a theory of legitimacy and authority under armed conflicts, but fails to consider the role of parallel institutions.
Thinking Global Podcast – Bruce Pannier and Temur Umarov
Bruce Pannier and Temur Umarov discuss the regional politics of Central Asia, focussing on the dominance of Russia, democratisation, regional power relations, and more.
Interview – Ahsan Butt
Ahsan Butt describes his theory of separatist movements, and its applicability to contemporary global conflicts and American foreign policy.
Review – My Fourth Time, We Drowned
This thoroughly researched work gives victims a voice through eye opening accounts of refugee and migrant experiences alongside criticism of international organisations.
