Description
Join us for a crucial conversation with Professor Paul Rogers, one of the most forward-thinking analysts of our time, as he discusses his latest book, A Crowded, Glowering World: Paths to a Sustainable and Secure Future. This talk will explore the interconnected challenges we currently face and deliver crucial insights into understanding this global ‘polycrisis’.
A respected authority on conflict analysis, Rogers has been remarkably prescient in his predictions, includingthe long-term ramifications of the Iraq War and the evolving dangers of climate change.
During this event, Rogers will unpack the themes of his book: the environmental limits to growth, the divisive global economy, and the dominant, military-industrial complexes that influence contemporary security strategies. He will present a compelling case for a radical shift towards a human security approach that prioritises the well-being of all over the interests of a minority elite.
This is not just an academic discussion, it’s a call to action. The book will outline practical steps that governments, businesses, NGOs, and citizens can take to foster a more secure and equitable world. Whether you are a student of international relations, a professional in the field, or a concerned citizen, this talk will provide valuable perspectives on how to address the intertwined issues of security, economic inequality, and environmental sustainability.
About the Academic
Professor Paul Rogers
Paul Rogers is Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford, and an Honorary Fellow of the UK Defence Academy. He is a biologist by original training, lecturing at Imperial College and also working in tropical crop research in East Africa. From later lecturing in environmental science, he moved to Bradford in 1979 and has worked primarily on the changing causes of international conflict, especially in relation to political violence. A fourth edition of his book, Losing Control: Global Security in the 21st Century, was published by Pluto Press last July.
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