As a historian of British imperialism, I cannot close my eyes to the colonial legacies, similarities and solidarities between the Palestinians and my people. Moreover, as an educator of the next generation I find that I cannot in good conscience accept an award from an institution that, in this moment, has failed to meet its moral obligations to principles of justice for Palestinian lives and academic freedom. If I did, I would not be able to face my students in my classes on Decolonization.
Corruption
Kateryna Denisova: The corruption scandal Volodymyr Zelensky won’t confront
When it comes to Ukraine’s largest corruption scandal, President Volodymyr Zelensky prefers to remain tight-lipped. Recent leaks, published by journalists and lawmakers over the past week, indicate that the largest corruption scandal affecting Zelensky‘s inner […]
Finance
Dani Rodrik: Reclaiming Community
Stable families, good jobs, strong schools, abundant and safe public spaces, and pride in local cultures and history – these are the essential elements of prosperous societies. Neither global markets nor the nation-state can adequately […]
National Politics
Thomas Palley: Causes and consequences of the Ukraine conflict: an eight-point primer
A summing up of the current situation around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Read Here
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