Critical Terrorism Studies - Lee Jarvis | 2024 Episode 15

07/18/24 • 67 min

In this engaging interview, Professor Lee Jarvis provides an in-depth exploration of Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS) and its main objectives. He contrasts CTS with traditional terrorism studies, highlighting the importance of power dynamics, reflexivity, and ethical considerations in research. Join us as we delve into the expanding scope of CTS, examining non-state actors, media representations, and the impact of technological advancements on the field.

Lee Jarvis is a Professor of International Politics at Loughborough University, England. His research focuses on how security challenges such as terrorism, radicalisation, cyber-threats, and pandemics are constructed and communicated.

Although much of his research is explicitly interdisciplinary, there are four main areas: (1) The politics of counter-terrorism, (2) Critical terrorism studies and critical security studies, (3) Social constructions and memories of terrorism, and (4) Cybersecurity.

Professor Jarvis also co-edits the journal Critical Studies on Terrorism.

Content: (1) Overview of Critical Terrorism Studies (CTS) and Its Main Objectives; (2) Defining ‘Critical’ in Critical Terrorism Studies; (3) Conceptualising Terrorism in CTS; (4) Comparison: Traditional Terrorism Studies vs. Critical Terrorism Studies; (5) Examining the Role of Power in CTS; (6) Emphasis on Reflexivity in CTS; (7) Notable Shortcomings and Criticisms of CTS; (8) Expanding CTS Beyond Western Scholarship; (9) Focus on Non-State Actors in CTS; (10) Media Representation of Terrorism in CTS; (11) Ethical Considerations in CTS Research; (12) State Practices and Their Impact in CTS; (13) Balancing Human Rights and National Security in CTS; (14) The Influence of Technological Developments on CTS; (15) Embracing an Interdisciplinary Approach in CTS; (16) Addressing Biases in Traditional Terrorism Studies Through CTS; (17) CTS Analytical Framework for Studying Radicalisation; (18) Utilising Prediction Analysis in CTS; (19) Debunking Myths Associated with CTS; and (20) Potential Research Areas Using CTS Perspectives.

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Professor Jarvis also co-edits the journal Critical Studies on Terrorism.

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US Energy Security and Transition - Paul Saunders | 2024 Episode 14

In this insightful interview, Paul Saunders explores the complexities of the United States’ dependence on fossil fuels and the nation’s plans for transitioning to green energy. The discussion covers critical topics such as the role of subsidies in the energy sector, the influence of government policies, and the future of renewable energy investments. Join us as we examine the challenges and opportunities in modernising the US energy infrastructure and integrating sustainable energy sources.

Paul Saunders is the President of the Center for the National Interest (America’s Voice for Strategic Realism) and a member of its board of directors. He also serves as a Senior Advisor at the Energy Innovation Reform Project, where he was President from 2019 to 2024.

Saunders’ expertise includes U.S. foreign and security policy, energy security and climate change, U.S.-Russia relations, and U.S. relations with Japan and South Korea. During the Bush Administration, he served as Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs from 2003 to 2005, focusing on transnational issues such as energy and climate change. Prior to that, he was Director of the Center for the National Interest from 1997 to 2003 and Assistant Director from its founding in 1994 until 1997. In 2000, he acted as Senior Policy Advisor to the Speaker’s Advisory Group on Russia, established by the Republican Policy Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Selected Publications:

Russia’s Global Energy Role: War, Sanctions, and the Energy Transition

Meet the CRANKs: How China, Russia, Iran and North Korea Align Against America

Restoring America’s Nuclear Energy Leadership and Exports

Content: (1) Dependence on Fossil Fuels in the USA and Green Energy Transition Plans; (2) Energy Transition as a Topic in the US Presidential Election Campaign; (3) The Role of Subsidies for Fossil Fuel Industries in Energy Transition; (4) Trends in Subsidies for Fossil Fuel Industries; (5) Implications of Fossil Fuel Energy for Other Parts of the World; (6) Investments in Renewable Energy in the USA; (7) The Influence of State and Federal Governments on Energy Policies; (8) US Energy Regulations and Market Reliance; (9) US Energy Storage Facilities; (10) Modernisation of the US Electricity Grid for Integrating Fossil Fuels and Renewables; and (11) The Role of Nuclear Energy in Balancing Fossil Fuels and Renewables.

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EU Foreign Policy and IR Theories - Knud Erik Jørgensen | 2024 Episode 16

In this insightful interview, Professor Knud Erik Jørgensen discusses the connections between EU foreign policy and international relations (IR) theories. He explains the theoretical foundations of EU multilateralism, the impact of reduced globalisation, and how crises in multilateralism are addressed through IR theory. The conversation also highlights the role of the European External Action Service, comparing value-based and interest-based approaches, and examines the EU's strategic autonomy and its theoretical underpinnings. Finally, contemporary debates on strategic autonomy, EU approaches to international negotiations, and navigating ideological narratives in EU research are thoroughly analysed.

Knud Erik Jørgensen is Professor emeritus in International Relations at the Department of Political Science, Aarhus University. His research focuses on European foreign policy and international relations theory. Some of his recent research examines the European External Action Service and EU diplomacy in the context of new global realities. Additionally, his research interests include the theoretical traditions within the discipline of International Relations and the relationship between policy paradigms and the formulation of foreign policy.

Content: (1) Theoretical Foundations of EU Foreign Policy, (2) EU Multilateralism in the Context of IR Theory, (3) Impact of Reduced Globalisation on EU Multilateralism, (4) Addressing Multilateralism Crises in the EU through IR Theory, (5) The Role of the European External Action Service: Value-Based vs Interest-Based Approaches, (6) Strategic Autonomy of the EU and its Theoretical Underpinnings, (7) Contemporary Debates on EU Strategic Autonomy, (8) EU Approaches to International Negotiations, and (9) Navigating and Resisting Ideological Narratives in EU Research.

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