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What an Urban Lens Can Tell Us About Venezuela

What an Urban Lens Can Tell Us About Venezuela

by | Feb 10, 2026 | Comment

by Dr Erika Garcia Fermin, Honorary Research Fellow at the Global Development Institute  Last week I had a really energising conversation with Tom Goodfellow and Beth Perry on Urban Radar, a podcast by Sheffield Urbanism that discuss current events through the lens of...
What do GDI academics make of January 2026?

What do GDI academics make of January 2026?

by | Jan 30, 2026 | Uncategorized

by Louisa Hann As you’ve probably noticed, 2026 is off to an eventful start – and it’s not promising to slow down any time soon. Donald Trump threatened to invade Greenland, Mark Carney delivered a speech asserting the end of the rules-based international order at the...
Venezuela after Maduro: a country in tense calm

Venezuela after Maduro: a country in tense calm

by | Jan 22, 2026 | Comment

The following blog post by GDI PhD student Mariana Hernández-Montilla recounts her experiences in Venezuela during the recent capture of Nicolás Maduro. Mariana has kindly provided both English and Spanish versions of the piece. Please scroll down to find the Spanish...

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