Thinking Global Podcast – George Lawson (Part Two)
George Lawson speaks on the international dimension of revolutions, ‘unruly politics’, ‘negotiated revolutions’ and more, in the second episode of two-parts on revolution.
Thinking Global Podcast – George Lawson (Part One)
George Lawson speaks about conceptualising revolution, comparative historical sociology, anatomies of revolution and more, in the first of a two-part series on Revolution.
Review – War, Survival Units, and Citizenship
Kaspersen’s book demonstrates the need for a wider debate on state formation and warfare, moving beyond neo-bellicist theories, but the proposed framework proves less convincing.
Interview – Tristen Naylor
Tristen Naylor considers the English School research agenda, his theory of ‘international social closure’, global governance, and fieldwork at the G20 and G7.
Anatomies of Revolution
Revolutions have existed throughout human history, their greatest impact has been felt under modernity – the configuration of political, economic and symbolic processes.
Interview – Julian Go
Prof. Go discusses social theory, the need for a ‘third wave’ of postcolonial thought, the dangers of American exceptionalism and identifies the patterns of empire.
Interview – Fawaz A. Gerges
Professor Gerges discusses Islam and nationalism, the way the Muslim Brotherhood contributed to radicalisation, and explains grassroots activism after the Arab Spring.
Historical Sociology and International Relations: The Question of Genocide
A historically framed IR, informed by a historical-sociological perspective, not only enriches IR theory but also helps to understand questions of transformation and phenomenon such as genocide.
