Columns
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, August 24, 2012 12:32 - 2 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: From Revolution to Implosion An A to Z of Theory
Ceasefire columnist Andrew Robinson begins an exploration of what Baudrillard's critique of capitalism has to say about political resistance, and explains why Baudrillard thinks that revolution is now impossible.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, August 10, 2012 0:00 - 33 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: Hyperreality and Implosion An A to Z of Theory
All is not well in the world of the capitalist code. In the latest essay of his series on Jean Baudrillard, Andrew Robinson explores the French thinker's account of the crisis of contemporary capitalism, through three related concepts: hyperreality, fascination and implosion. Robinson shows how, in this theory, too much effectiveness can be counterproductive.
New in Ceasefire, Sabir on Security - Sunday, July 15, 2012 13:28 - 5 Comments
Sabir on Security">Police fabricated evidence against me but civil liberties concern us all Sabir on Security
UK media today reported how police officers fabricated evidence in order to bolster their case against Rizwaan Sabir. In his latest Ceasefire column, he argues the fight to protect civil liberties concerns us all, and suggests a few avenues for action in the fight against the state's attack on our freedoms.
Interviews, New in Ceasefire, On Corporate Power - Wednesday, June 20, 2012 15:00 - 1 Comment
On Corporate Power">Foundations and Social Change: An Interview with Harry Browne On Corporate Power
For his latest column, Michael Barker interviews academic and author Harry Browne about the role of philanthropic foundations in journalism, activism and social change.
New in Ceasefire, Sister Outsider - Monday, June 18, 2012 0:00 - 5 Comments
Sister Outsider">The Politics of Writing: Perspective, Privilege and Power Sister Outsider
In this month's column, Hana Riaz reflects on the politics of writing.
Beautiful Transgressions, Columns, New in Ceasefire - Thursday, June 14, 2012 14:07 - 2 Comments
Beautiful Transgressions">The Messiness of Motherhood in the Marketised University Beautiful Transgressions
In her latest column, Sara Matta speaks up about the predicament of academic mothers faced with the violence of a marketised University sector.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, June 8, 2012 0:00 - 3 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: aleatory power and deterrence An A to Z of Theory
In the latest instalment of his series on Jean Baudrillard's ideas, Andrew Robinson explores three distinct concepts: aleatory power, deterrence, and non-war, and explains why, according to Baudrillard, the Gulf War did not take place.
New in Ceasefire, Palestine is Still the Issue - Saturday, May 26, 2012 14:18 - 1 Comment
Palestine is Still the Issue">Reflections on the current state of popular resistance in Palestine Palestine is Still the Issue
Having just returned from a weeks-long stay in Palestine, Ceasefire columnist Asa Winstanley reflects on the changing dynamics of Palestinian civil resistance.
New in Ceasefire, On Corporate Power - Sunday, May 20, 2012 0:00 - 2 Comments
On Corporate Power">Foundations for Empire: corporate philanthropy and US foreign policy On Corporate Power
In his latest column, Michael Barker argues that, far from eradicating poverty and aiding economic development, major US philanthropic foundations have played a key role in undermining efforts to promote a meaningful democratic alternative to capitalism, both at home and abroad.
In Theory, New in Ceasefire - Friday, May 18, 2012 11:13 - 5 Comments
An A to Z of Theory">Jean Baudrillard: a new system of meaning An A to Z of Theory
In the latest instalment of his series on Jean Baudrillard, political theorist Andrew Robinson explores the implications of the French thinker's theories of 'the code' and 'reproduction' for meaning and communication.
