MSc Development Studies alum and Senior Research Analyst, Nato Balavadze draws on her dissertation comparing Georgia’s free trade agreements with the EU and China to explore how they shape the country’s policy space and development trajectory. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Martine Dahl-Bastiansen explains how blockchain technology is being used by humanitarian organisations to deliver faster, more transparent, and more inclusive aid in crisis zones. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Drawing on her research in Pakistan and Kenya, Zahra Valika explores how menstrual health can no longer remain a silent crisis. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

MSc student Matias Iriarte reflects on how building a relationship with his academic mentor helped him navigate key academic and personal decisions, and why office hours can be far more meaningful than students might expect. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Following his award winning essay for LSE USAPP blog , our Master's Essay Competition Winner, kayode adeniyi (LSE Management) has written an article titled 'Tracing the Path from Sub-Prime to Moonshot for AI Standards and Innovation', for the LSE International Development blog. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Esperanza Hughes-Salinas, reflecting on the reaction to Spain’s 10-hour electricity blackout, argues the Global North must learn from the South’s adaptability, solidarity and psychological preparedness during disruptions to be resilient to climate shocks blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Nato Balavadze agues that one-size-fits-all climate policies informed by global strategies often overlook the specific needs of developing countries, which require industrialisation to build the capacity for green transitions. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Deepfakes are being weaponized to silence women—especially in South Asia. Zahra Valika exposes how AI-generated abuse, from fabricated pornographic videos to blackmail, thrives in a culture of patriarchy and "honour." blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Nato Balavadze agues that one-size-fits-all climate policies informed by global strategies often overlook the specific needs of developing countries, which require industrialisation to build the capacity for green transitions. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Latest publication from Dr Myfanwy James which explores how the inclusion of pregnant women in an Ebola vaccine trial in Goma, DRC, sparked local rumors that reflected broader ethical concerns and historical anxieties anthrosource.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ma…

Miyako, Maya, Oliver and Hannah reflect on their consultancy project with IOM Jordan, which applied behavioural science to understand and address barriers to women’s participation in the Jordanian Armed Forces. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Tahreen Chaudhury reflects on her visit to a safe shelter in Odisha, India where an art-therapy session was delivered. She explores the impact of this trauma-informed approach, and the art of storytelling. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Jessica Coria examines the ongoing global trade in e-waste, highlighting how regulatory loopholes allow hazardous electronics to be exported to lower-income countries, and argues for building formal recycling systems blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Miyako, Maya, Oliver and Hannah reflect on their consultancy project with IOM Jordan, which applied behavioural science to understand and address barriers to women’s participation in the Jordanian Armed Forces. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Luis Eduardo Gutiérrez Rojas argues that Pacific Alliance countries have struggled with fragmented systems, chronic underfunding, and politically driven policy shifts, revealing a gap between rhetoric and effective long-term innovation strategies. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Jessica Coria examines the ongoing global trade in e-waste, highlighting how regulatory loopholes allow hazardous electronics to be exported to lower-income countries, and argues for building formal recycling systems blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Luis Eduardo Gutiérrez Rojas argues that Pacific Alliance countries have struggled with fragmented systems, chronic underfunding, and politically driven policy shifts, revealing a gap between rhetoric and effective long-term innovation strategies. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Anzal Abbas explores how digital and alternative media platforms can enable ordinary citizens of India and Pakistan to bypass nationalist narratives, build cross-border solidarity and foster peace despite longstanding political tensions. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

Anzal Abbas explores how digital and alternative media platforms can enable ordinary citizens of India and Pakistan to bypass nationalist narratives, build cross-border solidarity and foster peace despite longstanding political tensions. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…

From settling into the Autumn term to navigating the Winter chill, Kinza’s previous blogs have offered a thoughtful window into student life. Now, she shares her final reflections as the academic year comes to a close. blogs.lse.ac.uk/internationald…