Paul Rogers is Professor of Peace Studies at Bradford University and is openDemocracy’s International Security Editor. A consultant to the Oxford Research Group, the second edition of his book Losing Control has just been published by Pluto Press.

Recent articles

Washington's severe problems in Iraq and Afghanistan are leading it to refocus its military attentions on Tehran.

What will the world be like in 2020? Here are two scenarios from Paul Rogers, in his 350th column for openDemocracy since September 2001

(This article was first published on 1 May 2008)

The severity of today's world food crisis resembles that of the early 1970s. But the role of the financial sector and of global climate change are key differences, says Paul Rogers.

(This article was first published on 24 April 2008)

The demolition of a French empire at Dien Bien Phu is inspiration to a Taliban aiming to erode the resolve of the United States and its allies, says Paul Rogers

(This article was first published on 17 April 2008)

Washington's bubble of optimism about Iraq has burst. The fallout reveals the contrast between American and jihadi strategic thinking, says Paul Rogers.