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From the “Tragedy of the Commons” to the Tragedy of Enclosures

By Olivier De Schutter and Katharina Pistor

If the enclosures movement that swept through England in the 18th century was the general rehearsal, the play has now been staged for over two centuries, and has penetrated deep into all regions of the world: wherever we look, the privatisation of resources is gaining ground. Resources that used to be treated as “commons” or “common pool resources”, managed by the local communities, are being commodified.

Understanding the Numbers: The Lives of Syrian Refugees

By Jeffrey H. Cohen

The life of a refugee is not easy. At least 6.6 million Syrians had been internally displaced, and nearly 5 million Syrians have fled their homeland. Yet these facts tell us little about what they are doing.

China’s Devastating Floods: From Adaptation to Mitigation

By Dan Steinbock    

After weeks of torrential rain across central and southern China, the mainland has suffered from a series of devastating floods. As the total price tag has soared, the impact will be felt in economic growth.

How the Brexit Referendum was Trumped: Personality, Protest and Patriotism

By Glyn Atwal and Douglas Bryson 

In this article, the authors contend the electioneering style of what they label “Trumpism” was distinctly manifested and a vital factor for the unanticipated success of the recent Brexit campaign.

Time for Reset and Realism in the South China Sea

By Dan Steinbock

After the South China Sea arbitration ruling, uncertainty and friction may increase in the region. However, the economic promise of China’s rise and the Asian century will only materialise with peace and stability in the region.

July-August 2016

The Case for the Green State

By William Hawes

In this article, the author discusses how green politics can create ecologically sustainable societies that can put an end to the various crises that our world inherits such as violence, poverty and social injustice.

Reflections on the Post-Aquino Philippine-China Relations: Taking into Account the Realities of Geopolitics

By Renato Cruz De Castro

This article examines how the Philippines challenged China’s expansive maritime claim in the South China Sea during President Aquino’s term and also explores the crucial question of whether the next administration will continue or discontinue the Aquino Administration’s geo-political agenda.

Xenophobia in the UK

by Julian Vigo

Racism and xenophobia cannot be spun into class solidarity, nor can they be forgotten away as if some new class spirit will erase the eruption of hyper-nationalism. Race as a construct is a tool to silence those who are disposable by those who feel authorised to dispose.

The Philippine National Election 2016: The Good, the Bad and The Ugly

By Pauline Eadie

 Rodrigo Duterte was elected president of the Philippines in May 2016. Arguably Duterte’s electoral success was down to his straight talking approach and “authoritarian nostalgia”. This article reviews the highs and lows of his campaign and the challenges before him.

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