Carne Ross: the case for anarchism, The Observer July 2017
This profile about me and my ideas appeared in The Observer in the run-up to the BBC4 broadcast of “Accidental Anarchist”. I’ve also pasted the text of it here (I hope The Observer will forgive me): Ex-diplomat Carne Ross: the case for anarchism | Politics Andrew Anthony 15-19 minutes If you were to play a […]
Diplomacy, War and Anarchy: “Hidden Forces” podcast
Demetri Kofinas interviewed me for his “Hidden Forces” podcast. You can hear our discussion here. Demetri has added a useful reading list too, covering some of the subjects we discussed. Thank you for a great discussion Demetri! (Note, the web-page uses a very old photo of me. I am unfortunately rather older than this pic suggests.)
Accidental Anarchist: TEDx talk
National Public Radio interview on “Accidental Anarchist”, March 29 2017
1A, a show on WAMU on National Public Radio, interviewed me about the film. It was a full discussion of the ideas – anarchism, Rojava, the flaws in contemporary democracy. You can hear it here.
Nine Principles for Action (from The Leaderless Revolution)
I thought I would post the chapter from The Leaderless Revolution called “Niine Principles for Action”. I welcome comments on anything here on my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/carnewross/.
Here is a short list of principles that may guide action, along with a few practical examples. The principles are by no means exclusive, nor comprehensive: mere pointers, not instructions.
Interview in E-International Relations
Interview published in E-International Relations, Nov 24, 2016
Interview with Cornell International Affairs Observer
I always really enjoy talking with students. A few weeks ago, I gave a talk at Cornell and was interviewed by Marc Masson, a French post-grad there. This was the result. The interview covers the UN (and the new SG), some of the problems with diplomacy and some advice for those interested in careers in international relations.
Can the Left reclaim Nationalism? Discussion in The Nation
The Nation asked me to comment on Larry Summers’s notion of “responsible nationalism” as a response to the more toxic kind of Trump and the Brexiters. You can view the article on The Nation site here.
Iraq: the story of my evidence
With the publication of the Iraq Inquiry “Chilcot” Report imminent, I am re-posting a blog I wrote at the ten-year anniversary of the war:
With the ten year anniversary of the war, I wanted to tell the story of the evidence I gave to the first official inquiry into the war, an event that led to my resignation from the British foreign servce.
Is the UN heading the way of the League of Nations? My oped in The Guardian
Oped in today’s Guardian about the UN and what to do about it.
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