1. Ask a Political Scientist: A Conversation with Jacqueline Anne Braveboy-Wagner on Small States, the Global South, and Being a Trailblazer.
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Cole, Alyson and Tien, Charles
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POLITICAL scientists , *SMALL states , *CULTURAL pluralism , *MOTHER-child relationship , *PEOPLE of color , *STUDENT attitudes ,DEVELOPING countries ,RUSSIA-United States relations - Abstract
This article features a conversation with Jacqueline Anne Braveboy-Wagner, a political scientist, who emphasizes the importance of studying small states and the Global South in world politics. Braveboy-Wagner explains that small states offer valuable insights into strategies for increasing visibility and power, while the Global South shares a common history of colonialism and limited global voice. The conversation also touches on the impact of climate change on the Global South, the diversity of the Caribbean region, and the role of diplomacy in addressing immigration issues. Additionally, the article discusses the challenges faced by Venezuela in hosting and returning refugees, as well as the need for international assistance to help countries deal with migratory outflows. The second part of the article features an interview with a scholar who discusses her experiences as a black woman in the field of political science and international relations, highlighting the lack of diversity in the profession and the need for more representation and inclusion. The interview also explores the changes and challenges in the field over the years, including the shift from a Cold War security-oriented world to a more globalized and multipolar world. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024
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