Combatting Extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa
In our panel discussion in collaboration with Right for Education (R:Ed) Oxford, our Africa Events Officers engage in conversation on the nature of extremism within Sub-Saharan Africa with experts Dr. … Continue reading Combatting Extremism in Sub-Saharan Africa
India’s COVID-19 Crisis
‘Spotlight on the Shadow’ is a series on the untold impacts of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls. At the current moment, India is facing one of the most … Continue reading India’s COVID-19 Crisis
Outsourcing Asylum
‘Outsourcing’ asylum is a broad term that covers various strategies employed by wealthy countries which aim to limit the amount of migrants that reach them. But how legal is it? … Continue reading Outsourcing Asylum
Foreign Intervention in Africa Panel
Is foreign intervention an aid or a hindrance? In this panel, a wide range of domestic and international development experts discuss issues ranging from NGOs to industrialisation to China. We … Continue reading Foreign Intervention in Africa Panel
Child Marriage in Bangladesh
‘Spotlight on the Shadow’ is a new series on the untold impacts of COVID-19 on violence against women and girls. Bangladesh is one of the many countries struggling with the … Continue reading Child Marriage in Bangladesh
Farmers at War: A Short Introduction to India’s Agricultural Plight
Farmers in India have been protesting against three farm acts passed by the Parliament of India in September 2020. But what exactly is going on? Narrated by Talha Islam and … Continue reading Farmers at War: A Short Introduction to India’s Agricultural Plight
Voluntourism: Gaining More Than You Give
Volunteering tourism – “voluntourism” – might be a popular choice among some gap year students, but could it be doing more harm than good? Based on an interview with Jasper … Continue reading Voluntourism: Gaining More Than You Give
Modern China-Africa Relations with Lauren Johnston
Jess Wallis (Middle East Events Officer, OxSID) animates the work of Lauren Johnston (research associate, China Institute, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London) based on an … Continue reading Modern China-Africa Relations with Lauren Johnston
The Syrian Civil War, Explained
OxSID’s Jess Wallis explains the history and context behind the Syrian Civil War, as well its current situation.
The COVID-19 Response in South Korea
OxSID’s Michelle Cho documents her journey back to South Korea, exploring how the government has managed to run such a successful containment strategy whilst maintaining transparency and civil liberties.
Oxford Society for International Development 