Economics
Dani Rodrik – The Two Faces of Free Trade
How did free trade turn into the bête noire of both right-wing nationalists and the left when it was once the hope of progressive reformers? Read HERE
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The Electronic Intifada: British lawyer heading ICC’s Palestine probe can’t be seen as neutral
While Cayley may claim to act independently of elected politicians, he has played a significant role in ensuring that the British state is not held accountable for its crimes. Read HERE
Geopolitics
EU politics
Michael von der Schulenburg, Hans-Joachim Funke – With its role in the Ukraine war, the EU may risk its own political future
As the US retreats from the Ukraine war, the EU has the chance to lead a new peace effort – but it’s leaders only appear interested in deepening a war that Ukraine can’t win. Michael […]
Geopolitics
Tarik Cyril Amar – No Justice without the Same Standards for Everyone, Every Time, and Everywhere
Serving as a tool of Western geopolitics and lawfare will make the ICC irrelevant. Tarik Cyril Amar (@TarikCyrilAmar) is a historian from Germany, currently at Koç University, Istanbul, expert on Ukraine, Russia, and Europe, and […]
EU politics
Bianca Carrera Espriu – How Border Externalisation Became the EU’s Migration Strategy
Having played a key role in providing political cover for Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Von Der Leyen is now making sure the massive refugee crisis the Gaza war has generated will be contained by Egypt’s […]
Geopolitics
Jeffrey D. Sachs – The Urgency of Diplomacy
Our political leaders appear to have given up on diplomacy just at the point when it’s most desperately needed. Jeffrey D. Sachs is a University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at […]
Geopolitics
Al Jazeera – 7 October
Watch HERE Hamas’s incursion into Israel on October 7 transformed the politics of the Middle East. Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit (I-Unit) has carried out a forensic analysis of the events of that day – examining […]
Geopolitics
Francesca Albanese – Politics without respect for international law risks to be criminal
UN special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories Francesca Albanese. She is an international lawyer with a focus on human rights, migration and the displacement of refugees. Albanese has been vocal and critical of Israel […]
Geopolitics
William J. Astore – Pentagon Spending and National (In)Security
Making major cuts to military spending would increase U.S. national security. William J. Astore is a retired lieutenant colonel (USAF), has taught at the Air Force Academy and the Naval Postgraduate School. He currently teaches at the […]