Author: Benjamin Selwyn

Benjamin Selwyn is Professor of International Development, in the department of International Relations, University of Sussex, UK. His recent publications include “A Green New Deal for Agriculture: For, Within, or Against Capitalism?” Journal of Peasant Studies.

Labour’s Permanent Reformation

The 2017 British general election has generated the beginnings of a qualitative-change in the relationship between the Labour Party, much of British society, and parliament. That transformation can be understood … Keep reading »

International Relations, Social Movements • June 16, 2017 • Benjamin Selwyn
Rethinking Recovery: Poverty Chains and Global Capitalism

Reorienting value generated within ‘global poverty chains’ is essential to improve the lives of an impoverished world labour force. Contemporary global capitalism is characterized by extreme wealth concentration and a … Keep reading »

Economy • July 20, 2016 • Benjamin Selwyn
Beyond 2015: Is Another Development Possible?

As we near 2015, the United Nations (UN) will probably set new objectives on behalf of the global community to supersede the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The MDGs are held … Keep reading »

Environment • September 28, 2014 • Benjamin Selwyn