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The Geopolitical Economist

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Brandon Hamber

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Jan 30

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is really a Board of War

A radical rethink of the international order is not only overdue but also offers new opportunities

Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is really a Board of War

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Artificial Intelligence in Plain English

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Brandon Hamber

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Dec 19, 2025

AI and Human Rights

Humanity must shape technology before technology reshapes humanity

AI and Human Rights

Brandon Hamber

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May 27, 2025

Another Trump Circus, Another Dangerous Deflection

It is now South Africa’s turn to be confronted by the madness of the Trump circus. This time, Trump dimmed the lights during his meeting…

Another Trump Circus, Another Dangerous Deflection

Brandon Hamber

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Feb 25, 2025

Presidential Deception: Unpacking Trump’s Executive Order on South Africa

Just over a few weeks into Donald Trump’s presidency, the world is witnessing chaos, with South Africa also caught in the turmoil. The…

Presidential Deception: Unpacking Trump’s Executive Order on South Africa

Brandon Hamber

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Jan 6, 2025

Bonfires for Peace? What Northern Ireland can learn from Sierra Leone

In the heart of Sierra Leone, community bonfires are transforming societies, while in Northern Ireland, similar traditions can deepen…

Bonfires for Peace? What Northern Ireland can learn from Sierra Leone

Brandon Hamber

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Jun 15, 2023

An Ode to a Prime Minister

Arrived with pomp and pretence A foppish comic faker Pillaging with privilege A practiced promise-breaker

An Ode to a Prime Minister

Brandon Hamber

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Jan 5, 2023

Leaving in Four Parts

Part I

Leaving in Four Parts

Brandon Hamber

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Nov 14, 2022

Youth, Peace and Security: Fostering local and global exchange

Written by Brandon Hamber and Eliz McCardle

Youth, Peace and Security: Fostering local and global exchange

Brandon Hamber

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May 2, 2022

A Jozi Love Letter

This city welcomes

A Jozi Love Letter

Brandon Hamber

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Apr 14, 2022

It’s official: The planning system in Northern Ireland is broken (in so many ways)

Damning review of planning in Northern Ireland

It’s official: The planning system in Northern Ireland is broken (in so many ways)

Brandon Hamber

Brandon Hamber

Hume O'Neill Professor of Peace (Ulster University). Medium is for think pieces, and a sprinkle of poetry and satire. Academic publications at brandonhamber.com

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