5 False Promises of Capitalism

Supporters of capitalism are quick to claim “But competition drives innovation! Without capitalism we…

Iran is a Racket- Profiteering in the Age of Endless Conflict

During the 1930’s, Smedley Butler, a…

The Silent Nation of Brunei

Brunei is a tiny nation in South-East Asia with a population of less than half a million people. The Sultan…

A Sustainable Future Depends on Abolishing Hierarchy

The Perils of Ignoring International Law

Here I explain why the everyday citizen should pay closer attention to international law…

The Spectacular Wit and Existential Ponderings of Olga Tokarczuk

Olga Tokarczuk’s novel ‘Drive Your Plough over the Bones of the Dead’ was first published in Polish in 2009, but a 2018 English translation has brought this biting murder mystery to a new audience.

Can Tourism help eradicate poverty? Mainstreaming the Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability is a key concept in contemporary development narratives and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) ambitiously aim to eradiate poverty in all its forms by 2030. But how…

The Banana Wars

Even something as benign as bananas can ignite an uprising

The so-called ‘Banana Wars’ offers a compelling case study in how contemporary capitalism has shifted the balance of power from States to corporations.

Can Strategic Litigation drive Climate Justice?

Climate Change and Toxic Waste

How can we safely dispose of human-generated waste without further ecological harm?