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With her research on Sudan and South Sudan, Sabna Ali investigates the 'resource curse' and the underperformance of resource-rich countries.

How can renowned economists of the past help us to shape a post-capitalist economy? Irene van Staveren shares her latest book in this interview.

Focusing on the case of California, Roman-Alcalá looks historically and at today’s rural and agrarian ‘Others’

A study of the discrepancy in the results of research into environmental emissions caused by trade - where the emissions take place and what is measured matters

Photo exhibition examining the relationship between youth and public spaces in East Asia.

Evaluating Tanzania's aim to develop an export-led competitive economy - who are the winners and who are the losers? This policy brief explains.

ISS working paper 691

Authorities in conflict-affected states use the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen their control and agendas. Read the full article here.

Open access for short scientific publications

Jojo Nem Singh discusses how increased demand for the raw materials that power the green transition will exacerbate and create global inequalities.