Nilum Panesar Security, Trade and the Economy

Economic Transnationalism in India: How is Money Sent “Back Home” Changing the Landscape in India?

Swift economic growth over the past few years has brought global attention to the Indian economy. However, hiding behind the figures is an extensive dependence on transnational capital and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) involvement.

Ida Männistö Society, Culture, and Security Uncategorized

Can a Universal Basic Income Program Mitigate the Consequences Fuelled by the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

Automation, the fourth industrial revolution, is threatening countries with high unemployment. Is a Universal Basic Income Program able to mitigate that risk?

Nilum Panesar Security, Trade and the Economy

Corporate Social Responsibility: Skin Lightening in India as a Means towards Economic and Social Prosperity?

The market for skin lightening products is growing in India, promising to elevate the social and economic status of women who use them. While marketed as socially responsible products, their effectiveness is questionable.

Security, Trade and the Economy Sravani Mamillapalli

What does the ban of the $500 and $1000 rupee note mean for the Indian economy?

On Tuesday November 8, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India announced that the Indian government will be discontinuing the largest denomination bills in circulation, the ₹500 and ₹1000 rupee notes. These notes represent approximately 86% of the money supply in circulation. This surprise motion caused millions of people to flock to their nearest banks Read More…

Stephanie Oldfield Women in Security

Sexual violence and shame: How the symbolic marginalization of women infringes on their physical and social security (Part II)

What do societal behaviours tell us about the sustainance of structural violence against women? As second part of her 2 part series, Stephanie Oldfield discusses how women are subjected to human security constraints by shame.

Stephanie Oldfield Women in Security

Sexual Violence and Shame: How the symbolic marginalization of women infringes on their physical and social security (Part I )

How does sexual violence infringe on women’s physical and social security? In the first part of this series of 2 articles, Stephanie Oldfield explores how the culture of shame contributes to the impetus of rape and sexual assault.