Humanity on thin ice: Why Area Studies matters for planetary survival Area Studies can and must play a central role in planetary survival. It can provide the vital tools necessary for fostering meaningful cross-cultural approaches to global problem-solving.
Research at the Department of Politics and International Studies The Department of Politics and International Studies is unique in its coverage of the world regions and respected for its combination of in-depth expertise of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, and a critical approach to knowledge production.
OPINION: How Suella Braverman's fight to "stop the boats" breaches human rights The UK government wants to remove the right to claim asylum from people who arrive without the right of entry, whom they call “illegal”. But it does not address the nation's international human rights obligations and echoes the anti-migrant discourse of previous generations.
Collective Village Repertoires: The Challenge of a Collective Digitisation in Guinea In a reflection on the notion of a collective village repertoire and its digitisation, authors Elara Bertho and Aguibou Sow outline the research-action programme carried out with the Malian association Donkosira, which since 2017 has aimed to digitally conserve local knowledge in rural communities.