Thinking Global Podcast – Robert Fatton Jr. (Part Two)
Robert Fatton, Jr. talks about the international politics of Haiti and Caribbean affairs, looking at the ‘outer periphery’, intervention, CARICOM, and more (Part two of two).
Queer IR and The Coloniality of Humanitarian Intervention
Colonialism continues to operate through liberal rights-based language, often rendering it more informal and undetectable.
Interview – Philip Cunliffe
Philip Cunliffe talks about the changing nature of international conflict and humanitarian intervention, plus the role of states and institutions in peacekeeping.
Review – Reflections on a United Nations’ Career
This book is an in-depth account of a UN official’s experiences in the global aid sector, and is an ideal read for aspirants in this field.
Opinion – Humanitarianism and the Internationalisation of the War in Ukraine
The internationalisation of the conflict can be destabilising because there is less pressure to find the compromises necessary for peace agreement.
Opinion – Dangers Within Humanitarianism to Israel’s National Security
The international community should recognize the well-established narrative against Israel and update judicial mechanisms to address asymmetrical conflicts and hybrid terrorist organizations.
Review – The Politics of Compassion
This fascinating book is a major contribution to understanding the politics of humanitarianism and citizens’ agency in the current international neo-liberal global order.
The Gaza Crisis: Restrictions and Challenges to the Humanitarian Space in Gaza
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening due to aid restrictions, counter-terrorism legislation and the imposition of a no-contact policy with Hamas.
Interview – Katarina Kušić
Katarina Kušić discusses the concepts of intervention and liberal governmentality, her research on Serbia, ethnography and decolonial thought applied to Southeast Europe.
Interview – Lucy Scott
Lucy Scott tells us about her PhD research on the British military intervention in Sierra Leone, the legacy of the intervention and gives her advice to young scholars.
