Geopolitics

Adam Tooze’s Shutdown: How Covid Shook the World’s Economy sets out to understand the pandemic and its economic, social and political effects.

Vidal Mota Jr. evaluates the impact of deforestation in Brazil against its international climate obligations.

Nathan Awuapila outlines the effects and challenges climate change is creating in Nigeria.

Florent Marcellesi examines Morocco’s colonial attempts to extend its influence into Western Sahara through climate initiatives and investment.

A short analysis of how geopolitical relations impact Serbian discussions about politics, energy, and the future.

A brief exploration of the devastating forest fires in Turkey, the government reaction and its implications for future.

Simon Dalby on why achieving security in the age of climate crisis requires unpicking the fossil-fuelled industrial order.

COPs only get us so far. Peter Newell outlines an alternative approach to keep fossil fuels in the ground.

For climate negotiations to succeed, building alliances alliances and coalitions across cultural, economic, and geographical divides is crucial.

The new silk roads are critical to China’s independence and growth but it faces many challenges, some of which are of its own making.