Frankfurter Rundschau published my contribution to their Gastwirtschaft column on workplace standards in developing countries, and migration policy. It's in German only, but Google Translate does a decent job getting the thrust of the argument across in English.
Politics
Stuff that’s happening in politics, discourse, social media and technology.
Migrationskrise und die G20: Beobachtungen in HuffPostDE
Meine Kollegin, Eva Dick, und ich haben ein paar Beobachtungen über die Rolle den G20 Mitgleider in der Migrationskrise auf HuffPost Germany. Leider ist es nur auf Deutsch, aber du unseren Artikel hier finden kannst.
Some Observations on Development and Migration
This week I was the featured writer for the Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik/German Development Institute's Current Column. I shared my thoughts and observations on how development and technical cooperation can support livelihoods in countries where people may otherwise migrate, often taking on extraordinary risks, to seek work and economic opportunities. Es gibt eine Deutsche Version … Continue reading Some Observations on Development and Migration
Short Interview with the Bonn Sustainability Portal
The Bonn Sustainability Portal kindly invited me to share my thoughts on crisis management, technology, and migration in their Bonn Voices for Sustainability series. It was a pleasure to be interviewed, and thanks to Nteboheng Phakisi to organizing it!
Genocide Studies and Prevention special issue on tech and atrocity prevention
The latest issue of Genocide Studies and Prevention features a special collection on technology and genocide/atrocity prevention. I had the good fortune of being asked to write the closing article, a short synthesis of the fascinating collection of articles covering a range of issues from technical challenges to legal and ethical considerations. It's a solid … Continue reading Genocide Studies and Prevention special issue on tech and atrocity prevention
Development, Economic Aid, and Forced Displacement: An ISA Panel
A few colleagues and I are organizing a panel for next year's International Studies Association meeting in San Francisco on forced displacement, state fragility and international development. We have a few slots open for those who may have a paper that fits the theme - if you have something you'd like to present I'd love … Continue reading Development, Economic Aid, and Forced Displacement: An ISA Panel
Going From Science March to Political Impact
I was at the Bonn/Köln iteration of the March for Science and it was a good time. But as I watched the marches around the world, especially in the U.S., my thoughts turned to how to create further action. Large turnout in cities populated predominantly by people who already value science and empirically-based policy making can … Continue reading Going From Science March to Political Impact
Education and National Strength: A good take
Anthony Eames, a doctoral candidate in history at Georgetown University, wrote a superb defense of the role of education in supporting strategic strength and the importance of government investment in that enterprise. As an academic who also works in policy, I've always believed that government investment in education (especially the humanities) leads to a stronger … Continue reading Education and National Strength: A good take
New Publication! “PeaceTech: The Liminal Spaces of Digital Technology in Peacebuilding”
I'm excited to share a new collection of essays published in International Studies Perspectives that I produced with Pamina Firchow, Roger Mac Ginty, and Atalia Omer. Our essays cover a range of issues in using technology for peacebuilding and stabilization, and add to the growing body of work being done on how digital technology is … Continue reading New Publication! “PeaceTech: The Liminal Spaces of Digital Technology in Peacebuilding”
Processing the Election
After an absolutely searing U.S. election season, Donald Trump has won. This result has defied everything we thought we knew in political science, from how parties manage themselves and their candidates to how likely voters will make selections. It also laid bare things that we're going to have to figure out as Americans. I'll just … Continue reading Processing the Election
