From the suites of Davos to the streets of Seattle, there is a growing consensus that globalization must now be reshaped to reflect values broader than simply the freedom of capital.
– John J. Sweeney
I confess I’ve never been to Davos or Seattle. I’m a student in the UK, working towards a master’s degree in International Political Economy.
This blog is intended for me to reflect upon my studies and my field, as well as to preach, review, highlight and share articles, opinions and news. I intend to focus on the perennial issues of political economy and globalisation, as well as addressing current affairs in this area. Both the blog itself and my studies are of course a learning experience, so I fully expect my views and focus to evolve over time.
Credo
Of course, I am small before the great, weak before the powerful, cowardly before the violent, wavering before the aggressive, expendable before It, which is so vast and durable that I sometimes think it is immortal. I don’t turn the other cheek to it. I don’t shoot it with a slingshot; I look, and then I collect my words.
– George Konrad
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