Interview – Elisabete Azevedo-Harman
Elisabete Azevedo-Harman sheds light on the growth of communication, citizenship and technology in Africa and discusses Dhlakama’s legacy, democracy and President Nyusi.
Why People Need the Dark Web
In developed societies, almost every aspect of life is becoming digitised, facilitating social and commercial interactions in ways previously unseen.
Recognition in Global Politics: The Challenge of Images and Technology
While the role of recognition in world politics is ever more acknowledged, the technological and visual aspect of this process requires much greater consideration.
Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technologies: Insights from and for IR
Ongoing investigation is required, to further uncover the limits, shifts, and interrelationships between contemporary forms of governance by, with, and of blockchains.
Review – Four Futures: Life After Capitalism
Peter Frase’s book illuminates the potential effects of robotization and climate change on a post-capitalist future and the institutional structures that might emerge.
Can Social Media Help Develop Politically Active Global Communities?
Social media provides new forms of, and tools for, activism but its potential to build a global community of politically active citizens should not be overestimated.
Making Science and Technology Work for All
If we are unable to spread the benefits of technology-driven growth among people and empower them in the development process, there will be growth without development.
Connectivity, Communications and Technology
Interaction through the written and spoken word and through trade is what makes humanity flourish. The internet has made this possible for more people, in more locations, more of the time, more quickly.
Interview – James Der Derian
James Der Derian explains the importance of quantum physics to the social sciences, comments on the political science prison, and argues for more speculation in IR.
Renewable Energy: Global Challenges
Although the adoption of renewable energy sources is increasing, widespread adoption is constrained by a multitude of policy, regulatory, social and financial barriers.
