Introducing Green Theory in International Relations
Green theory allows a broader ecological perspective on our common human interests and emphasises choices made within ecological, rather than political, boundaries.
Online Resources – The Arctic Council
Here are valuable links, videos and information to assist students interested in the Arctic region and the Arctic Council.
How to Unleash Farm Mechanisation in Africa and How to Tame it
Agricultural mechanisation has emerged as a priority on the African development agenda. It is a powerful, but double-edged sword, which must be used carefully.
Ecological Security
By linking climate change and security, the challenge posed by climate change compels us to think in new ways about what security means and how it might be realised.
On the Verge of the Darkness: Dystopic Movies and Contemporary Global Challenges
Critiquing dystopic movies as representations of the here and now is a good method to raise interest about modern challenges and stimulate a debate over the solutions.
Interview – Nina Hall
Dr. Nina Hall talks about the links between climate change, refugee flows and violent conflict, the role of NGO’s, and she explains her work on digital activism.
Decolonising the Anthropocene: The Mytho-Politics of Human Mastery
The Anthropocene discussion has moved beyond questions of mere geological evidence, providing the ‘natural’ foundations for the idea of human mastery over the earth.
Interview – Benjamin Habib
Dr. Habib talks about the meaning of the Paris Agreement, environmental politics in North Korea, and the problems with sovereignty in a static territorial system.
Review – Sea of Storms
Schwartz’s detailed historical account looks at how past societies responded to hurricanes, and rings the alarm bells with respect to coming environmental disaster.
Review – Indus Divided: India, Pakistan and the Indus Basin Dispute
Ignoring environmental aspects, Haines studies the Indus River as state-building factor, contributing to research on changing territoriality as result of climate change.
