Publication

In this talk, Mark Duffield examines why Western aid, which goes back as far as the colonial 'civilizing mission' in Africa, has not led to substantial development. By focusing on the 'security-development nexus' he elaborates on the tensions that accompany the contemporary aid industry and Western presence at large in the 'Global South'. Besides discussing how neoliberal thinking has affected how we view human security, he provides insights into the connection between Northern accumulation of wealth and Southern poverty. A long-time expert on the Sudan, Duffield also discusses future prospects for the newly formed Republic of South Sudan.