Crises of the 21st century
The first decades of the twenty-first century have been marked by a series of flashpoints — from the the US-led ‘War on Terror’ (2001-), Global Financial Crisis (2007-8), Arab Spring (2010s), to the migration crisis in Europe (2015), Covid pandemic (2020), and the Russo-Ukrainian war (2014-) — as well as increasing awareness of other systemic weaknesses in the global order, such as those arising from climate change and environmental issues.
This collection invites research that considers systemic risks inherent in the globalised world. Perspectives are welcomed on specific crises of the 21st century as well as potential future threats.
We welcome submissions that employ diverse methodologies and draw from a range of disciplines, including sociology, economics, international law, global governance, political science, and climate politics.
Research must be related to a specific crisis of past, present or (likely) future global significance. Both original research and reviews are welcomed.
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 13 – Climate Action and SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.
Submitting a paper for consideration
To submit your manuscript for consideration at Humanities & Social Sciences Communications as part of this Collection, please follow the steps detailed on this page. On the first page of our online submission system, please select your article type from the drop down menu. When on the “details” tab, you will be presented with the option to select which Collection your article should be submitted to. Authors should also express their interest in the Collection in their cover letter.
Accepted papers are published on a rolling basis as soon as they are ready.
