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Thinking Global Podcast – Henri Vanhanen

Henri Vanhanen talks about Finland joining NATO alongside Finnish Foreign and Defence Policy broadly, following-up on his popular Op-Ed ⁠'Finland and NATO Membership'⁠. http://dlvr.it/SlnF4D

Violence in the West African Sahel is not about Terrorism

There is a crisis in the Sahel, but one that is not readily apparent when viewed through the traditional lenses of international relations and geopolitics. http://dlvr.it/SlhB37

Darkening Waters, Gathering Storm: Sino-Indian Water War on the Brahmaputra River

It is crucial that policymakers in both New Delhi and Beijing recognize the gravity of the situation and take steps to defuse tensions before it is too late. http://dlvr.it/SlfnFg

Decentering Anthropos: Insights from New Materialism

New materialist approach to the instrumentality of lethality shows how the potential for violence latent within weaponry characterizes conflict and influences humans. http://dlvr.it/SldB7S

An Ecological State of Exception: Applying Carl Schmitt to Climate Change

The path towards an ecological civilization remains unclear. Some governments may rely on trust, but for others control will be preferable. http://dlvr.it/SlckHs

Whatever Happened to the Frankfurt School in International Relations?

What lies behind the Frankfurt School's decline in IR theory and what does it say about broader changes in the discipline today? http://dlvr.it/SlYCXc

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Cooperation and Conflict Resolution

By cooperating, Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan can secure a solution that benefits all parties and prevents future conflict. http://dlvr.it/SlWQ0K

Interview – Sandra Weissinger

Sandra Weissinger discusses the dynamics and impacts of racism in different settings, from higher education and the workplace to general societal interactions. http://dlvr.it/SlVWjH

Thinking Global Podcast – Arne Westad

Professor Arne Westad talks about what it is to 'think globally', the potential for a new Cold War, Sino-US relations, and developing states in the international order. http://dlvr.it/SlM332

On the Role of Intelligence in the Pacific Theater of the Second World War

The answer to whether intelligence reduces uncertainty or overcomplicates the decision-making process lies somewhere in between. http://dlvr.it/SlJ3vP

Review – Power to the People

Mark Tushnet and Bojan Bugaric offer a compelling alternative to traditional understandings of populism by choosing to forego political neutrality in their analysis. http://dlvr.it/SlHZRD

Introducing the Thinking Global Podcast

Thinking Global is an all new podcast from ⁠⁠E-International Relations⁠⁠ and is available on all major platforms. http://dlvr.it/SlFXWg

Opinion – The Challenges of Theoretical Innovation

Theoretical innovation, rather than stagnancy, is a necessity for upholding social scientific norms and values. http://dlvr.it/SlD7Mt

Interview – Igor Grossmann

Igor Grossmann explores advancements in analytical and cross-temporal methods and how these methods can help us understand and predict societal and cultural change. http://dlvr.it/Sl7H7K

Opinion – China’s Saudi-Iran Deal and Omens for US Regional Influence

The pivot to Asia has caused tremendous damage to American leadership in the Middle East, leading to a power vacuum that is being filled by China. http://dlvr.it/Sl1BFf

Interview – Andrej Zwitter

Andrej Zwitter discusses the dynamics of big data in IR, including its ethicality and influential power. http://dlvr.it/Skv4mk

The Killers’ Kindness: Gang Humanitarianism in Latin America

When accepting a gang's favour, communities can become prisoners to criminal authority and demands in perpetuity. http://dlvr.it/SksF3Y

Wondery Presents This Is Actually Happening: Point Blank

This Is Actually Happening, is a podcast that brings you extraordinary true stories of life changing events, told by the people who lived them. Now, This Is Actually Happening presents: Point Blank, a five-part series shedding a light on the forgotten spree killings of Rancho Tehama. In November of 2017, a lone gunman devastated a small town in northern California, attacking 8 different locations in the span of only 25 minutes. Overshadowed by the Las Vegas shooting that dominated the headlines just weeks earlier, this small community quickly faded from view, and was left alone to pick up the pieces. The series follows five stories of people connected to the incident, from a father that drew the gunman away from the local school, to the sister of the shooter. These are riveting stories that will stick with you long after you listen, exploring the question, what happens when everything changes? Listen to Point Blank by following This Is Actually Happening wherever you get your podcast

Definitions Matter: Navigating Gray Areas in United Nations’ Civilian Protection

Civilian protection must be the priority of peacekeeping. This requires adequate funding, political commitment and clarity on definitions. http://dlvr.it/Skn0GJ

American Support for Closing Military Bases Abroad May Depend on How You Ask

Economic concerns and changing threats may warrant the consolidation of bases but not necessarily the reduction of military presence. http://dlvr.it/SkhJdX

Interview – Michael Kugelman

Michael Kugelman elucidates the current political state of South Asia, particularly developments in hate speech, populism, and regional political relations. http://dlvr.it/SkN9d7