Interviews
Beyond Governments: Philanthropists at the Table — An interview with Howard G. Buffet
Journal of International Affairs: Your foundation aims to end hunger and improve the standard of living and quality of life for the world’s most impoverished and marginalized populations by...
A "Doomsday" Seed Vault to Protect the World's Diversity — An interview with Cary Fowler
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Public Innovation for Good Governance
The vision of an academic-turned-politician has brought a stream of creativity to local public administration in Colombia. It is said that disruptive innovation occurs at the edge of disciplines.[i]...
Borderland Conditions between the United States and Mexico
The border as a unit of analysis becomes a key player when addressing issues of transnational scale. Throughout history, the shape and meaning of borders have evolved as dynamic configurations...
Rio De Janeiro: A Local Response to a Global Challenge
Transnational organized crime is often manifested by prevalent territorial disputes between rival criminal factions at local levels. Rio de Janeiro—considered one of the most violent of...
Archaeology of the Present: Organized Crime through the Study of Urban Built Environments
The urban landscape is a testament to the impact of transnational organized crime (TOC) in the everyday lives of citizens. Because of this, architects and urban planners have an interesting role to...
Global Vice: The Expanding Territory of the Yakuza
As the world furthers its interconnectedness, some criminal organizations formerly operating within a regional jurisdiction are now benefitting from transnational growth. Similar to international...
The Invention and Reinvention of the City: An Interview with Rem Koolhaas
The following interview is an excerpt from the Journal of International Affairs spring/summer 2012 issue, “The Future of the City.” As cities grow in importance, so too does...