Tag: Palestine

When strategy turns toxic: the ecological and civilian price of state power

From the toxic waste sweeping into rivers to the carbon footprint of global armed forces rivalling that of entire nations, states involved in conflict are not just some of the largest disruptors of global supply chains, but they are also some of the planet’s most destructive polluters. The question is no longer whether global conflicts harm the environment, but whether the world can survive the ecological cost of conflict.  … Continue readingWhen strategy turns toxic: the ecological and civilian price of state power

Burning books, bombing campuses: the logic of intellectual destruction

Across time and across continents, powerful states and regimes have suppressed and extracted knowledge to maintain control. Whether through the destruction of universities, the silencing of dissenting scholars, or the recruitment of talent from less resourced nations, these strategies have shaped global power structures for centuries. … Continue readingBurning books, bombing campuses: the logic of intellectual destruction

Unravelling the Complexities: Understanding the Current Israel-Palestine Conflict

Conflict has broken out across the Gaza strip after a coordinated assault via land, sea, and air by terrorist organisation Hamas on Saturday. The Israeli government has “declared war” in response to the attack, which has seen over a thousand civilians killed and counting. While … Continue readingUnravelling the Complexities: Understanding the Current Israel-Palestine Conflict