The manner in which the pandemic spread, and the response of governments to this cataclysm, have highlighted both the deficiencies of the systems in place, but also the possibilities that emerge from the various responses…
How have municipal cities responded to the pandemic? Are institutional responses more effective than spontaneous and supportive responses by grassroots organisations? How do municipalist initiatives ensure the safety of inhabitants? Federico Alagna is a…
Do we need more police, more expressions of the nation-state, to maintain security in neighbourhoods and cities? Does guaranteeing the safety of our citizens necessarily mean more control? What can we learn from experiences that…
How does Barcelona, a leading city in the municipalist movement, address the security of its inhabitants? What specific instruments and levers does it use? Is there a municipalist security policy that differs from other more…
In dealing with the new threats facing security int the cities, the authorities are reacting with measures to protect citizens, most of which also involve limiting their freedoms. This situation is untenable in the long…
The security policy implemented in New York after the 2001 attacks is often an example of efficiency, technological modernity and local autonomy. The city has a strong argument for it: New York has not suffered…
The case of Idjwi Island shows us how, when macro-politics fail, building micro-political solutions can be a source of inspiration for rethinking the classical security strategies of Northern countries. by Arnaud Blin | …
Confronted to the lack of adequate public services, a handful of young Nigeriens decided to launch a real-time citizen mapping of cities, with the idea of facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid and helping to…
For the National Network for Safe Communities, the safety of citizens is built around prevention, dialogue and reconciliation, thanks to the involvement of neighborhood citizen groups and the adoption of a common strategy for conflict…
Arnaud Blin, is a historian and political scientist, specialist in matters of governance and terrorism. Currently, in association with CommonsPolis, it contributes to generate reflections and proposals on a municipalist approach to security problems. …