At its core, the English School is interested in how international politics evolves along a continuum from international anarchy to an intemational system to a revolution in international affairs that would end in a w...At its core, the English School is interested in how international politics evolves along a continuum from international anarchy to an intemational system to a revolution in international affairs that would end in a world society. The transition from anarchy to international society may have progressed further in Europe than elsewhere. Can we apply the lessons learned from the evolution of a security community in Europe to Africa？ The argument here is that that the antecedent structural conditions that shaped the evolution of the European system are absent in the Africa sub-system. Therefore, similar processes, such as transnational activity, will not necessarily lead to similar ends.展开更多
Since the onset of conflict in Syria in 2011,several heritage sites have suffered partial or complete destruction.The ancient city of Palmyra,a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980,was placed on the List of World Her...Since the onset of conflict in Syria in 2011,several heritage sites have suffered partial or complete destruction.The ancient city of Palmyra,a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980,was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2013,alongside five other Syrian heritage sites.Between 2015 and 2017,Palmyra experienced the loss of nearly 40%of its historic buildings and landmarks.The site’s remote location and ongoing armed conflict pose additional challenges in accessing and preserving it.This paper introduces an interactive online platform employing 360°media to document and disseminate information about the world heritage site of Palmyra.The platform contributes to the safeguarding process of Palmyra,facilitating public engagement and interaction with the site.It also has potential applications for other sites in Syria and beyond.The platform allows users to explore both archival and current information of damaged historical monuments and buildings,revealing their layered histories before and after demolition.Employing interactive 360°media,similar to applications like Google Street View,the platform offers a reality-based digital environment.Users can virtually move into different buildings or follow specific pathways within the site,accessing archival information and documentation about particular monuments and buildings along their journey.This project serves as a unique informational resource for decision-makers and policy planners,aiding in the understanding of the site and the development of relevant strategies and recommendations.It also proves beneficial as an educational tool.The collective understanding fostered by this platform is expected to positively influence post-conflict restoration and reconstruction plans,making it an invaluable asset for research and educational purposes.展开更多
文摘At its core, the English School is interested in how international politics evolves along a continuum from international anarchy to an intemational system to a revolution in international affairs that would end in a world society. The transition from anarchy to international society may have progressed further in Europe than elsewhere. Can we apply the lessons learned from the evolution of a security community in Europe to Africa？ The argument here is that that the antecedent structural conditions that shaped the evolution of the European system are absent in the Africa sub-system. Therefore, similar processes, such as transnational activity, will not necessarily lead to similar ends.
基金supported by funding from the University of Liverpool’s Virtual Fellowship Scheme https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/humanities-and-social-sciences/research/training-and-support/virtual-fellowships/.
文摘Since the onset of conflict in Syria in 2011,several heritage sites have suffered partial or complete destruction.The ancient city of Palmyra,a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980,was placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger in 2013,alongside five other Syrian heritage sites.Between 2015 and 2017,Palmyra experienced the loss of nearly 40%of its historic buildings and landmarks.The site’s remote location and ongoing armed conflict pose additional challenges in accessing and preserving it.This paper introduces an interactive online platform employing 360°media to document and disseminate information about the world heritage site of Palmyra.The platform contributes to the safeguarding process of Palmyra,facilitating public engagement and interaction with the site.It also has potential applications for other sites in Syria and beyond.The platform allows users to explore both archival and current information of damaged historical monuments and buildings,revealing their layered histories before and after demolition.Employing interactive 360°media,similar to applications like Google Street View,the platform offers a reality-based digital environment.Users can virtually move into different buildings or follow specific pathways within the site,accessing archival information and documentation about particular monuments and buildings along their journey.This project serves as a unique informational resource for decision-makers and policy planners,aiding in the understanding of the site and the development of relevant strategies and recommendations.It also proves beneficial as an educational tool.The collective understanding fostered by this platform is expected to positively influence post-conflict restoration and reconstruction plans,making it an invaluable asset for research and educational purposes.
