Anarchist Studies
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Anarchist Studies is an international peer-reviewed inter- and multi-disciplinary journal of anarchism research that has been publishing novel, refreshing and provocative arguments for over twenty years. Shaped by the scholarship of contributors rather than editorial commitments the journal publishes research into the history, culture, theory and practice of anarchism.
Anarchist Studies
3M ago
Marking one year since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Gabor Mascarpone frames an analysis of inter-state war around Simone Weil’s assertion that any such conflict is not ‘an episode in foreign politics’ but ‘a war of the state and the military apparatus against its own people’ (1933). Concentration of power + limited accountability = WAR ..read more
Anarchist Studies
4M ago
It is a noteworthy occasion when the liberal-to-left-leaning Guardian newspaper publishes an opinion that is sympathetic to anarchism (with the semi-regular exception of The Raccoons of the Resistance – and they’re just cartoon strip characters …). A recent example of this occasional anarcho-sympathy was Zoe Williams’ conclusion that ‘anarcho-feminism’ is the best answer to the ..read more
Anarchist Studies
4M ago
As the world hurtles towards an era of artificial intelligence, it is crucial that anarchists critically examine the impact of AI dialogue on our political ideals and values. Will AI systems reinforce existing hierarchies and perpetuate oppressive power dynamics, or can they be harnessed to enhance our efforts towards a free and equitable society? Join ..read more
Anarchist Studies
6M ago
An overview of the history of anarchism in Indonesia, available in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. Co-authored by Gloria Truly Estrelita, Jim Donaghey, Sarah Andrieu and Gabriel Facal, this article discusses the early roots of anarchist movements in the archipelago in the context of anti-colonialism and nationalism in the late 1800s and early 1900s; details ..read more
Anarchist Studies
6M ago
There are plenty of people who are dismissive of punk’s association with anarchism, and even see it as damaging. But for those of us who are bound up in the punk/anarchism interrelationship, it’s clearly the case that anarchism has been revitalised by punk, worldwide. Ask yourself, what would the anarchist movement be like today without ..read more
Anarchist Studies
8M ago
The most famous utterance of Spain’s most famous anarchist is a fabrication! With the aid of some historical sleuthing, Danny Evans makes a convincing case that the oft-repeated Buenaventura Durruti quotation from 1936, containing the phrase ‘We are not in the least afraid of ruins’, was in fact made up by an ethically dubious journalist ..read more
Anarchist Studies
9M ago
The editors of AnarchistStudies.Blog are running a workshop that will provide practical advice on getting your ideas published with us, with the aim of demystifying the process and opening access to a wider pool of potential writers. The workshop is part of AntiUniversity Now 2022 and will be held at: MayDay Rooms, 88 Fleet ..read more
Anarchist Studies
9M ago
This article takes a personal and reflective view of forms of activism that have come to prominence in recent years in the UK, such as Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil. Nora Ziegler critiques the ways in which unequal distributions of power create barriers to participation, and the limitations of deploying concepts rooted in misanthropy ..read more
Anarchist Studies
11M ago
Registration for the 7th international Anarchist Studies Network conference is now OPEN! Full programme and abstracts available at the ASN webpage. REGISTER HERE Like last time, the conference costs a minimum amount for security reasons. If you would rather not pay, please let us know and we can send you a free ticket code. This ..read more
Anarchist Studies
1y ago
The near-inevitability of error is a perpetual thorn in the side of historians. Of particular interest to anarchists, the Makhnovist movement provides numerous examples of historiographical myth production – a key example is the famous black flag displaying the skull-and-crossbones and the slogan in white Ukrainian lettering, ‘Death to all who stand in the way ..read more