Global Civil Society

Post-9/11 Afghanistan: An Alternative Critical-Theoretical Perspective

Deepshikha Shahi • Mar 26 2017 • Articles

The article aims at unfolding the genealogy of the post 9/11 Afghan crisis, providing an understanding of the temporal and spatial dimensions of social reality.

Global Civil Society

Raffaele Marchetti • Dec 28 2016 • Articles

Civil society activities have been responsible for a number of important contributions. While far from representing a democratisation of world politics, the incremental steps should not be underestimated.

Civil Society and NGOs as Drivers of Change in Environmental Governance

Emilie Dupuits • Jun 13 2016 • Articles

Civil society’s involvement in global environmental governance and the effects of internationalisation processes on civil society forms of autonomy and expertise have had considerable impact.

Interview – Robert O. Keohane

E-International Relations • Feb 26 2016 • Features

Robert Keohane explains why IR should be world politics, that globalization does not equal democratization, and he relates to the ways theory has improved.

Religious Movements and Religion’s Contribution to Global Civil Society

Paul S. Rowe • Jan 1 2016 • Articles

Religious traditions have withstood the test of time and respond to the inner lives of believers. It is unlikely that they will disappear any time soon.

Inter-Religious Work for Peace through Globalised Transnational Civil Society

Pauline Kollontai • Dec 28 2015 • Articles

Inter-religious transnational actors, like Religions for Peace, are assisting in the creation of global civil society by involving women in community development.

Review – Against All Odds: Voice of Popular Struggle in Iraq

Zahra Ali • Dec 21 2015 • Features

By giving a voice to popular movements which resist Iraq’s dramatic and dreadful situation, Issa manages to bring some hope and positive insight to the Iraqi context.

Mohammad in Texas: When Transnational Civil Society Becomes Violent

Hope Lozano Bielat • May 12 2015 • Articles

The Islamic State would be successful in winning international favor, and international recognition of its borders, if it did not resort to extreme levels of violence.

Edited Collection – Caliphates and Islamic Global Politics

E-International Relations • Apr 5 2015 • Features

This collection addresses common questions about Political Islam, Islamic State/ISIS, and challenges common understandings on the issue of Islam and democracy.

Peace and Reconciliation in the Balkans: Croatia vs. Serbia

Nikolina Židek • Feb 25 2015 • Articles

Reconciliation is a slow process but when there is political will, changes can occur and victims can eventually get redress through justice, truth and memory.

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