Using Science Fiction Methods in Futures Planning and Research

Dr. Allen Stroud of the Centre for Peace and Security at Coventry University discusses the way in which science fiction writing methods can (and have been used) in Defence Futures Research, drawing on examples from his work with DSTL on Creative Futures and the Resilience Beyond Observable Capabilities Network (RBOC+). Allen Stroud is a writer, lecturer and researcher at Coventry University. Stroud completed a Ph. D.

Reimagining Peace in the Middle East in a Changing World Order, a Jordanian perspective

The international system is undergoing profound transformation as global power dynamics shift. In this changing world order, traditional frameworks for addressing regional conflicts are being challenged. Despite the rapid and shifting changes in the global order, conflict in the Middle East has remained largely unchanged for decades, the factors fueling this conflict remain deeply entrenched and continue to worsen day by day, due to an international system that is unable to address the underlying causes.

Power Preponderance, Assurance, and War

Join us for an academic talk by Professor Alexandre Debs which discusses his ongoing academic research. In this talk, Professor Debs presents arguments from his working paper which asks: how could power imbalance lead to war? Some argue that power preponderance causes war by undermining the credibility of assurances. Others contend instead that non-credible assurances are inconsequential, fueling future negotiations without affecting the conditions for war.
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