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Cultural Dimensions of Global Sustainability: The Jena Declaration (TJD)

Global sustainability cannot be secured by top‑down technological fixes alone. The Jena Declaration argues for a culturally grounded, bottom‑up transformation of everyday life to make the SDGs achievable.

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Emotions: Climate activists march through central London, calling for climate justice and stronger action on the climate emergency. Photo: Alisdare Hickson (CC BY-SA).

Books Environment & Sustainability

How Emotions Shape Climate Action: Barriers and Agency

About the book Feeling Climate Change: How Emotions Govern Our Responses to the Climate Emergency by Debra J. Davidson, published by Routledge in 2024.

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Cultural Dimensions of Global Sustainability: The Jena Declaration (TJD)

Global sustainability cannot be secured by top‑down technological fixes alone. The Jena…

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President of Russia Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping, solidifying a strategic alliance that challenges the established norms of global geopolitics, during a state visit in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Rethinking Geopolitics: Fluid Dynamics in Global Relations

About the book Rethinking Geopolitics by Jeremy Black, published by Indiana University…

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A black-and-white photo showing an elderly homeless man with a long beard and worn-out clothes, sitting on a city street. His expression is contemplative as he looks on, representing a stark reminder of the societal need for compassion and support for the most vulnerable.

A Care Counter-Revolution to Neoliberalism

About the book Revolutionary Care : Commitment and Ethos by Maurice Hamington, published by Routledge in 2024.

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In the digital age, the promise of personal freedom has been overshadowed by a new form of anxiety: the fear of being constantly watched and analyzed. The omnipresence of surveillance through Big Data turns our lives into a series of algorithm-driven decisions, as we increasingly hand over our autonomy to artificial intelligence. Are we truly liberating ourselves, or are we merely transferring our anxiety to the machines that watch over us?

Books Technology

Anxiety in the Age of Algorithms: The Cost of Outsourced Freedom

Excerpt from Algorithms of Anxiety: Fear in the Digital Age , by…

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This image captures the striking contrast between the simple, traditional life of an Amish girl and the broader ideals of liberal democracy, emphasizing individual freedom and modernity. Explore how these two worlds coexist and the values they represent.

Analysis & Theories Democracy & Authoritarianism

Liberal Democracy and Illiberal Minorities

Illiberal practices, deeply rooted in certain cultural and religious traditions, often clash…

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The influence of the Religious Right in the January 6th Capitol attack can be seen in how some of its members joined the assault, driven by a mix of religious fervor and extreme political beliefs. Photo by Tyler Merbler .

Books Politics & Religion

The Evolving Nature Views of the Religious Right

About the book The Nature of the Religious Right: The Struggle Between…

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Person wearing a Guy Fawkes mask, a popular symbol of the fight against censorship, in an urban setting. The mask represents resistance against oppression and the tyranny of prevailing opinion.

Books Freedom of Expression

Private Censorship: Between Corporate Power and Free Speech

About the book Private Censorship by J.P. Messina, published by Oxford University…

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A woman in traditional attire is seated under a tree, meticulously sewing a patterned fabric. Beside her, two young children rest on a wooden platform, surrounded by vibrant blankets and lush greenery, capturing a moment of daily life and vulnerability in a rural setting.

Vulnerability Framing in UN Climate Change and Human Rights

The UN's framing of vulnerability, while effective in highlighting the disproportionate impacts…

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A young child stands against a textured wall with arms crossed, wearing patterned clothing. In front of the child, there is a large, upright tire. To the left of the child, a small, angled block rests on the ground. The image is in black and white, emphasizing the contrast and details of the scene. This image symbolizes the resilience and strength of children in challenging environments. It serves as a reminder of the importance of advocating for and protecting children's rights, ensuring they have access to education, safety, and opportunities for a better future.

Protecting Children’s Rights: A Call for Global Action

About the book: Children's Rights in Crisis: Multidisciplinary, Transnational, and Comparative Perspectives,…

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Members of the Red Rebels, part of the Extinction Rebellion movement, perform a silent protest highlighting the ethics of addressing the climate crisis.

Books Environment & Sustainability

Ethics for the End Times

About Ecological Ethics and the Philosophy of Simone Weil: Decreation for the…

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The image displays several oil rigs positioned in a body of water under a cloudy sky that casts a somber, gloomy atmosphere. These massive structures, aligned across the horizon, emphasize the dominant presence of the oil industry amid political instability.

Analysis & Theories

Political Instability and the Oil Economy in MENA

Understanding and addressing the root causes of political instability in MENA is…

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Militant democracy: Image of an improvised wooden gallows with a noose, with the United States Capitol building in the background. This scene is from the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Militant Democracy: Legal Safeguards Against Internal Threats

About the book Democracy Despite Itself: Liberal Constitutionalism and Militant Democracy, by…

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Statue of Edmund Burke, a prominent Counter-Revolutionary thinker of the 18th century, known for his critique of revolutionary rationalism and his defense of European traditions.

Books Political History

Reinventing Europe’s Past: The Counter-Revolutionary Legacy

About the book Europe against Revolution: Conservatism, Enlightenment, and the Making of…

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On March 7, 1965, 600 Black civil rights protesters led by Hosea Williams (at right front in dark raincoat) and John Lewis (at right in light-colored coat) crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. They were met by state troopers and local police, who gave them a two-minute warning to disperse. When the protesters refused, officers tear-gassed and beat them, resulting in over 50 hospitalizations.

Black ‘Race’ and White Supremacy Saga

About the book Black ‘Race’ and White Supremacy Saga by Kehbuma Langmia,…

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This image captures a significant moment during the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests. It shows a large crowd gathered under a sea of umbrellas, a symbol of resistance, amidst a rainy setting in an urban environment. The towering skyscrapers in the background and curved structures of a nearby transport hub enhance the metropolitan feel of the scene. The photo, taken in black and white, adds a dramatic and somber tone, emphasizing the unity and determination of the protesters. The dense congregation of umbrellas not only protects against the rain but also visually represents the collective spirit of the people standing against the proposed legislation.

The Assault on Liberal Values and Institutions in Hong Kong

In this interview, Professor Davis discusses the erosion of freedom in Hong…

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PEGIDA (Patriotic Europeans Against the Islamization of the West) protest in Frankfurt.

Freedom of Expression

Academia and the Illiberal Challenges to Freedom of Expression

Academic institutions are tasked with the critical challenge of preserving open discourse…

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