Politicians cannot expect ‘trust’, if they ignore people’s concerns

In yesterday's Malta Today, I was interviewed by Raphael Vassallo about Malta's current political situation. 

Link:

https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/interview/125090/politicians_cannot_expect_trust_if_they_ignore_peoples_concerns_

Photo: James Bianchi / MediaToday

University of Malta to introduce new degree in Social Impact Assessments

Can these studies become another box to tick without meaningful consequences for communities elbowed out by major projects? James Debono speaks to course coordinator Michael Briguglio

Link:

https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/124990/university_to_introduce_degree_in_social_impact_assessments

Local councils have lost most of their already limited powers

In this interview with the Malta Independent on Sunday I discuss the political and social ramifications of current local council policy in Malta.

Link:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-10/local-news/Local-councils-have-lost-most-of-their-already-limited-powers-Briguglio-6736254721

Op-ed: Cost of Living and the Budget - Michael Briguglio

In today's Malta Independent I discuss current challenges related to Malta's cost of living and the upcoming national budget.

Link:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-09-07/blogs-opinions/Cost-of-living-and-the-Budget-6736254635

Il-każ Sofia: kif wasalna s’hawn?

“Isabelle Bonnici wriet kemm hu importanti li ma teskludi lil ħadd, u bniet bħal network soċjali fuq skala nazzjonali ta’ nies li jappoġġjaw il-kawża” - Aqra iktar f'dan l-artiklu fil-gażżetta Illum: 

https://www.illum.com.mt/ahbarijiet/politika/68371/ilka_sofia_kif_wasalna_shawn_

Ritratt: Illum

Op-ed: Local Councils, PL, PN and ADPD - Michael Briguglio

My latest article in The Malta Independent discusses local councils and the prospects of Malta's political parties in the upcoming local elections.

Link: 

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-08-24/blogs-opinions/Local-Councils-PL-PN-and-ADPD-6736254303

Image: The Malta Independent

Beyond Labels: Rethinking Identity Politics, Equity, and Democracy - Michael Briguglio interviewed by Timothy Alden

In the struggle for increased social and economic rights, it is easy to make the mistake of failing to grasp nuances and different perspectives. Dr Michael Briguglio challenges some of the preconceived notions which persist in modern political discourse, particularly lumping together movements and groups which have important distinctions. In this interview on Think, Briguglio makes the case for liberal democracy and answers key questions on issues of representation and identity.

Read the interview from this link: https://thinkmagazine.mt/beyond-labels-rethinking-identity-politics-equity-and-democracy/

Op-Ed: Jean Paul Sofia galvanised a nation - Michael Briguglio

In yesterday's Malta Independent I give a sociological interpretation of the #JusticeForJeanPaulSofia campaign.

Link:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-07-20/blogs-opinions/Jean-Paul-Sofia-galvanised-a-nation-6736253480

Op-Ed: Malta's Abortion Reform - Michael Briguglio

In this article I discuss the political and social movement dimension of the legislative change in abortion law in Malta. 

Link:

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2023-07-06/blogs-opinions/Malta-s-abortion-reform-6736253143

Image: The Malta Independent

A new team and vision of the international social science journal

Editorial - International Social Science Journal 
Volume73, Issue248
June 2023
Pages 255-259

Since its inception in 1949 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the International Social Science Journal (ISSJ) has sought to strengthen the ties between social science communities globally. Aiming to reach the widest possible audience for over 70 years, the ISSJ uses inter-disciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to uncover new knowledge, offering an open door for theoretical and applied research. In January 2023, an editorial team composed of scholars from various regions and with backgrounds in different areas of the social sciences was assembled to cooperatively strive for excellence in publishing outstanding works and advance our scholarly and inter-disciplinary knowledge. Baris Cayli Messina, appointed Editor-in-Chief, was accompanied by eight other leading editors: Julie Aitken Schermer, Michael Briguglio, Rowan Gard, Andrea Gatto, Liang Ma, Umer Shahzad, Lexi Webster and Jianzhi Zhao, all established academics in their respective fields who have joined forces to preserve and enhance the International Social Sciences Journal's authoritative stature. 

Read the full editorial here:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/issj.12443

Reference: Briguglio, M., Cayli Messina, B., Gard, R., Gatto, A., Schermer, J.A., Shahzad, U., Webster, L. and Zhao, J. (2023), A new team and vision of the international social science journal. Int Soc Sci., 73: 255-259. https://doi.org/10.1111/issj.12443