Paul Rogers is Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University and is openDemocracy’s International Security Editor. A consultant to the Oxford Research Group, the second edition of his book Losing Control has just been published by Pluto Press.

Recent articles

The refocusing of the United States military effort on Afghanistan highlights the role of the Iraq war in training a new generation of jihadi operatives.

The summits of the elite world must begin to address the insecurity and inequality that afflict the majority of the earth's inhabitants, or pay a great price in the years to come.

In light of Barack Obama's victory in the United States presidential election, the al-Qaida movement once more solicits advice from the renowned management consultancy.

The United States's strike on Syria reflects both military concern and political calculation over the progress of the "war on terror", says Paul Rogers

The response of political elites to the global financial shock should take account of two previous chances to create a fairer world economy.

(This article was first published on 23 October 2008)