Professor of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University, Sweden
UNESCO Chair on International Water Cooperation
Editor-in-Chief, 'Environment and Security' Journal (Sage)
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Ashok Swain
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Political mobilisation does not happen spontaneously through digital emotion alone. It requires strategic actors who can recruit participants, frame demands, coordinate actions, manage risks, build coalitions and sustain momentum under pressure.
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Why is Iran being bombed for allegedly wanting a nuclear bomb while Israel already has nuclear weapons and gets billions in Western support? Whether you support Iran or not is not the point. The question is simple: shouldn't the same rules apply to everyone? #MyPiece
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The Peter Wallensteen Lecture, by Professor T.V. Paul, offered a riveting analysis of how the pursuit of status drives great power behaviour.
ashoswai.bsky.social introduced the speaker, while Professor Desirée Nilsson offered concluding remarks. Professor Peter Wallensteen gave a short speech.
By standing with Putin, condemning the US-Israel strikes on Iran, & reaffirming the centrality of the UN, Xi challenged Washington's unilateralism while advancing China's vision of a multipolar world. Ironically, Trump's own policies accelerate the shift he fears most. #mypiece
India's viral Cockroach Janata Party reflects genuine youth anger, but outrage alone does not change political systems. To be successful, it requires grounded organizers, strong networks, clear demands, broad coalitions & street mobilization. #MyPiece scroll.in/article/1093...
Climate change is not destined to fuel conflict, it can also become a powerful pathway to peace. This TEDx talk by @floriankrampe.bsky.social challenges conventional narratives & shows how climate action, cooperation & resilience can help build a more peaceful world. www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3Tp...
Trump claims victory, but wars are not won by dropping the most bombs. They are won by achieving political objectives. Iran's regime consolidated, weaponized the Strait of Hormuz, drove up global economic costs, & forced Trump to negotiate. #MyPiece National Herald, 24 May 2026.
In 2025, Sweden removed the most dams on its rivers, 173, followed by Finland, 143, and Spain, 109. edition.cnn.com/2026/05/27/w...
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Ashok Swain
Ashok Swain
The satirical movement is a highly visible digital expression of frustration but cannot substitute for collective action and organisation on the ground.
Europe removed a record 603 dams and barriers across 21 countries in 2025, reconnecting thousands of kilometers of rivers — and the species that live in them.
