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This blog is the summary of what I shared last June at the first IHSA Annual Lecture and represents one of my current streams of interest: how can we look at humanitarian principles from a decolonial perspective?

https://lnkd.in/d6tK7TMh Societal security and resilience Security has historically been regarded as the central competence of the state, in which sovereign power, hierarchical structures and command and control comprise the key governance instruments for security management (Wilson and Bakker, 2016; Rådestad and Larsson, 2018). The accepted view is that when the sovereign state became problematic with the birth of the autonomous individual, the conception of a social contract between the state and individual citizens replaced the hierarchical arrangements of feudal society. Mark Neocleous has argued, however, that liberalism constitutes a line of thought that is in fact devoted to security rather than liberty, and his alternative interpretation undercuts the notion that the liberal state and its institutions are intended to safeguard the liberty of citizens. This casts a new light on the excessive securitization of societal life in liberal democratic states today (Neocleous, 2007). One could thus argue, for example, that the notion of the social contract itself, together with the idea of a freedom/security transaction, facilitates the creeping securitization of ever more issues and problems (see also Balzacq, 2005). Its underlying logic would then serve to sustain the government of societal security and resilience in a way that renders critique and resistance futile (Brassett and Vaughan-Williams, 2015; Chandler, 2013; Bourbeau, 2013; Brassett et al., 2013). Michel Foucault’s discussions of power and governance in liberal states further explore the connection between liberalism and its orientation towards security. Foucault noted in his lectures at the Collège de France that ‘the general economy of power in our societies is becoming a domain of security . . . a society of security’ (Foucault, 2007: 10–11), with the sovereign and political-judicial notions of power sustaining the compartmentalization of security and freedom. As such, they need to be supplemented by another type of power matrix that theorizes how liberal states engage in caring for and managing the population while nevertheless optimizing the productive individual freedom that supports industrial behaviour and market exchange. If the power of sovereignty comprises the power to take life, then Foucault’s novel notion of biopower may be understood as conceptualizing a technology that focuses on the population as a biological unit that consists of living Larsson 309 beings, reflecting the state’s newfound concern with ‘making live and letting die’ (Foucault, 2004: 247; Foucault, 1990: 142–143).

Azhar -Ul-Islam Zafar VP ICCI is addressing at a seminar, titled "Tejarat kay Asool e Nabvi" with Pir Hazrat Ghulam Rasool Qasmi the religious Scholar as the Chief Guest, aiming to enlighten the business community on promoting trade based on the principles of the Prophet (PBUH).

Interview with Omar Sharifi: Understanding political stability in Afghanistan Historically, Afghanistan's political stability was solidified by Amir Abdul Rahman Khan in the late 19th century. This period marked the beginning of a series of leaders—including his son Amir Habibullah Khan, Ghazi Amanullah Khan, Nader Khan, and Muhammad Zahir Shah—who contributed to a century of relative stability. During this era, Afghanistan established key institutions and constitutional frameworks essential for the governance of a modern state. However, Afghan scholars argue that the communist coup of 1357 (1979) severely undermined this stability. The ensuing decades of conflict, including the rise of communist and Islamist factions, dismantled the political foundations built by previous leaders, plunging the country into prolonged instability. Efforts to restore political stability began anew after 2002, leading to Afghanistan's first peaceful transfer of power in decades. Yet, despite these efforts, the stability achieved was fragile. The subsequent collapse of the established system and the alteration of national symbols further disrupted the country's political equilibrium. It is important to recognize that while the absence of active conflict might be perceived as stability, true security and stability involve much more. To gain deeper insights into this complex situation, we interviewed Professor Omar Sharifi, an anthropologist from Afghan American University, to explore his perspectives on Afghanistan's political landscape. https://lnkd.in/eSJKa_zX

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📢 Check out this insightful piece written by Asaf Uni, a journalist and one of our PhD students, in which he interviews Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu. The article delves into the complex relations between Israel and the European Union, following the EU's recent announcement to convene an extraordinary meeting of the Association Council with Israel. Dr. Sion-Tzidkiyahu, Head of the Israel-Europe Program at the Mitvim Institute and a lecturer at the European Forum at Hebrew University, emphasizes, "This is another dangerous step in the deterioration of relations between Israel and the European Union." Read the full article to gain more insights into this pressing issue. Maya Sion - Tzidkiyahu, PhD #Israel #EuropeanUnion #InternationalRelations #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #HebrewUniversity #EuropeanForum

My full comment on Matareh " Experience and Lessons from Marib during the War ------- Many Yemeni tribes, whether in Al-Jawf or Marib, felt threatened when the Houthis overran the capital Sanaa, and began expanding southward, eastward, and westward. To counter this expansion, Dashela said the Marib tribes organized these traditional tribal gatherings known as the Matareh. This tribal mobilization succeeded in assisting the state and preserving Marib until today, he added. The researcher further explained that Marib opened its doors to tribesmen who fled the brutality of the Houthi movement, especially from the governorates of Amran, Hajjah, Saada, Al-Mahwit, Dhamar, Raymah, Ibb, Taiz, Al-Bayda, and other areas. These tribesmen joined the national army and popular resistance against the Houthi group. This alliance played a major role in stopping the Houthi expansion. Dashela stated that the Yemeni tribes became "a supplement to the state" when they felt the Yemeni national state institutions were absent and had to defend their lands, members, and those who sought their help. Thus, Marib became a major center for all who fled the Houthi group's brutality. Rejecting the Sectarian Project Regarding the political, social, and cultural factors that motivated the tribes to confront the Houthis, Dashela said that one of them was "the non-acceptance of the Houthi group's project, as it is a doctrinal political movement seeking to consolidate its political and military project by force." He added that "the Yemeni cultural and social heritage does not accept the Houthis' view of the components of Yemeni society based on the concept of master and slave, and therefore the political, cultural, and social factors helped the tribes and strengthened their cohesion to confront the Houthi project, and they succeeded in doing so." Unity and a Qualitative Leap Regarding Marib after 2015, researcher Dashela confirmed that it was not the same as before, as it achieved, in his opinion, a 'qualitative leap' in the fields of reconstruction, economy, security, health, and higher education during the war period. He said, "When everyone, state institutions, and community forces, including the tribe, come together, there is a kind of convergence and solidarity, and it becomes difficult to defeat this type of alliance." Dashela emphasized the importance of "tribal alliances" in the state's collapse phase, stressing that the state cannot be restored without the tribe, and the tribe cannot live separately from the state at this time. He said that the tribe is a major component of Yemeni society. This component cannot be eliminated because Yemen is a country of tribes. The vast majority of the population are tribesmen, and whoever tries to distance the tribes from the scene is like plowing in water. Whoever tries to diminish the importance of the tribes' role in restoring the state does not know the country's political, cultural, social, and civilizational history.

Keeping their ears to the ground – that’s about Tymofiy Mylovanov & Dmytro Kashchuk I find the idea of a special course, “Management in the Field of Subsoil Use,” launched by the Kyiv School of Economics with the support of the European Business Association, to be an excellent initiative. In my opinion, it’s an adequate and timely response to the dynamics of the industry – the number of new sites already allocated for use (by new players as well) and the prospects for strategic/critical projects Read more at NADRA.info https://lnkd.in/ddBAPdK8

Some days ago, at the African Land Forces Summit #ALFS2024 in Livingstone, Zambia, organized by the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), a gathering of military leaders from across the continent convened to address transnational challenges to #Stability. Among the distinguished speakers was Brigadier General Giuseppe De Magistris, Director of the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU), who delivered a thought-provoking, fascinating and engaging speech on combating #TransnationalOrganizedCrime (TOC). General De Magistris underscored the critical security and policing gaps that, if left unaddressed, could be exploited by transnational criminal organizations, emphasizing the need for a targeted strategy that fights the root causes of organized crime, striking at its deep-seated origins to ensure enduring community safety and stability. The General highlighted the importance of interagency and interstate cooperation, the integration of military dimensions into #Policing, and the development of interoperability between police forces, military units, and civil society. He stressed the significance of the #RuleofLaw, citing past elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Afghanistan as examples where criminal presence threatened stability. A multifaceted approach is essential in the fight against #TOC, as General De Magistris pointed out, utilizing what he termed “legal weapons” to meet the real needs of local populations. This includes #CommunityOrientedPolicing (#COP), a strategy focused on engaging and collaborating with local communities to prevent and solve crime and social disorder inclusively. The General’s speech, available on YouTube, https://lnkd.in/dRwSgG5j is a beacon and a call for action for those dedicated to enhancing regional security and fostering lasting peace across #Africa. It’s a must-watch for professionals in the security, law enforcement, and geopolitical fields.

Mr. and/or Ms. INDIA, You actually need No cheating, No Honey-trap , No Money trap, No Blackmailing, no force, no pressure, no lying, no threat, no complain, no interference, no battle, no war, no cost and never cowardly but with love , lively, true- friendly, honestly and earnestly that is how to conquer the heart of the people of Bangladesh and why??? The flaws and Prospects of Indian Regional and/or Foreign Policy CONCERNED! If I were The Chief of the Government of THE INCREDIBLE INDIA having ambition to be one of the Global Superpowers as well as to keep INDIA ever safe and sustainable from the risks of broken down; No cheating but honestly and earnestly, I did provide free multiple visit and study visas with work permit for all Bangladeshis irrespective of education, skill, political parties, communities and/or communal beliefs and simultaneously certainly would declare and establish a free economic zone without any sorts of tariff, trade and/or transit barrier to get ever sustainable relationship accomplished with Bangladesh!!!