[IIS Brief] Geoengineering as A ‘Temporary Solution’? It is either a path towards catastrophe or an escalation to an even worse crisis

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Even though countries have committed to reduce global temperature rise to below 2°C through the Paris Agreement, global temperatures are predicted to break the climate threshold of 1.5°C in 2027. This shows how the climate change mitigation and emission reduction are often fail in pursuing the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. Instead of focusing on reducing emissions, developed countries such as the United States are considering geoengineering alternatives. How come geoengineering, which potentially violates international laws and harms climate justice, could be considered as an option to prevent climate disasters?

Author: Mas Intan Putri Apriani
Editor: IIS Team
Designer: Dian Adi MR

[IIS Brief] Democracy Under Siege: The Rise of Authoritarianism in Tunisia

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The Arab Spring movement in Middle Eastern countries is regarded as a significant catalyst for democratisation in the region. Tunisia emerges as the only country where democratisation has persisted following the Arab Spring. After the impeachment of President Zainal Abidin Ibn Ali in 2011, Tunisia embarked on a process of democratisation, marked by the implementation of democratic presidential elections and a sequence of institutional reforms. Tunisia was deemed successful in achieving democratisation through two peaceful power transfers and fair elections in 2014 and 2019. Nevertheless, the prospect of democratisation in Tunisia is currently diminishing. What is the reason behind this occurrence?

Author: Rachmania Utami Tsalasa Putri
Editor: IIS Team
Designer: Dian Adi MR

GLOBAL SOUTH REVIEW | Volume 6 No. 1 July 2024

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Newest edition of Global South Review is now available!

Global South Review is a social and political journal that aims to provide an academic and policy platform to exchange views, research findings, and dialogues within the Global South and between the Global North and the Global South.

Global South Review examines all the issues encountered by Global South in the context of current international justice, security, and order. The journal focuses, but not exclusively, on the role of Global South in global politics; the rise, demise, and possible revival of South-South internationalism and Bandung Spirit; and the dynamics of relations between Global South and Global North. Authors may submit research articles and book reviews in related subjects.

In this edition, GSR features five writings highlighting various issues paramount in the Global South.

Access it through the link:
jurnal.ugm.ac.id/globalsouth