Elliot Dolan-Evans
@therealelliotde.bsky.social
Dissecting political economy & law. #FirstGen
Toxic Commissar and Arbiter Elegantiarum. Plus actor.
Views determined by material conditions & ideology.
Author of 'Making War Safe for Capitalism'
https://elliotdolanevans.com/
Toxic Commissar and Arbiter Elegantiarum. Plus actor.
Views determined by material conditions & ideology.
Author of 'Making War Safe for Capitalism'
https://elliotdolanevans.com/
Just got War Economy, ed. by Jacqui True and @hozic.bsky.social! My chapter, 'Conflict for fuel', studies energy within war economies in Gaza and Ukraine via a feminist political economy framework. Energy vital for Russia's aggression, Israel's genocide, & capital in Ukraine.
tinyurl.com/WaEc25
tinyurl.com/WaEc25
January 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Just got War Economy, ed. by Jacqui True and @hozic.bsky.social! My chapter, 'Conflict for fuel', studies energy within war economies in Gaza and Ukraine via a feminist political economy framework. Energy vital for Russia's aggression, Israel's genocide, & capital in Ukraine.
tinyurl.com/WaEc25
tinyurl.com/WaEc25
US seeking an 'economic free zone' in war-affected eastern Ukraine - similar to US plans for similar zones throughout Gaza. De-risking war for capital is firmly on the Trumpian agenda - with no regard as to impacts on peace or on conflict-affected people
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine leader says US wants zone as buffer between armies, underlining that referendum needed for any land schemes.
www.aljazeera.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:35 AM
US seeking an 'economic free zone' in war-affected eastern Ukraine - similar to US plans for similar zones throughout Gaza. De-risking war for capital is firmly on the Trumpian agenda - with no regard as to impacts on peace or on conflict-affected people
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
In my new piece for @ppesydney.bsky.social, I take a critical political economy lens to the Trumpian 'peace' plan in Gaza. There is no peace for Palestinians, but a plan to de-risk the Strip
www.ppesydney.net/making-gaza-...
www.ppesydney.net/making-gaza-...
Making Gaza Safe for Capitalism: De-risking Palestine for Business - Progress in Political Economy (PPE)
Within 48 hours of the United Nations Security Council approving US President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza on 17th November, Israel launched several airstrikes across Gaza that killed 2...
www.ppesydney.net
December 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
In my new piece for @ppesydney.bsky.social, I take a critical political economy lens to the Trumpian 'peace' plan in Gaza. There is no peace for Palestinians, but a plan to de-risk the Strip
www.ppesydney.net/making-gaza-...
www.ppesydney.net/making-gaza-...
Very excited to see this out! My chapter in this excellent book, edited by Aida and Jacqui True, looks at the mobilisation of war economies in Gaza and Ukraine through the means of energy, which sustains war efforts and creates death worlds
www.routledge.com/War-Economy-...
www.routledge.com/War-Economy-...
November 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Very excited to see this out! My chapter in this excellent book, edited by Aida and Jacqui True, looks at the mobilisation of war economies in Gaza and Ukraine through the means of energy, which sustains war efforts and creates death worlds
www.routledge.com/War-Economy-...
www.routledge.com/War-Economy-...
Excited to be at the Uni of Melb tomorrow to launch Making War Safe for Capitalism!
All welcome -book launch is at 3PM, Level 4 Linkway of the John Medley Building. The book will be available (limited copies as you can see, cats not included) at $50 a pop, or $80 if you're a FT academic.
All welcome -book launch is at 3PM, Level 4 Linkway of the John Medley Building. The book will be available (limited copies as you can see, cats not included) at $50 a pop, or $80 if you're a FT academic.
November 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Excited to be at the Uni of Melb tomorrow to launch Making War Safe for Capitalism!
All welcome -book launch is at 3PM, Level 4 Linkway of the John Medley Building. The book will be available (limited copies as you can see, cats not included) at $50 a pop, or $80 if you're a FT academic.
All welcome -book launch is at 3PM, Level 4 Linkway of the John Medley Building. The book will be available (limited copies as you can see, cats not included) at $50 a pop, or $80 if you're a FT academic.
For the national Political Economy of Palestine Reading Group (>250 readers in 6 cities), we have our last concurrent online event!
We welcome Dr Mandy Turner and A/Prof Tariq Dana to discuss the future(s) of Palestine at 8PM AEST on 5 November.
Everyone welcome - register: tinyurl.com/PEoPRGEvent3
We welcome Dr Mandy Turner and A/Prof Tariq Dana to discuss the future(s) of Palestine at 8PM AEST on 5 November.
Everyone welcome - register: tinyurl.com/PEoPRGEvent3
October 28, 2025 at 11:10 PM
For the national Political Economy of Palestine Reading Group (>250 readers in 6 cities), we have our last concurrent online event!
We welcome Dr Mandy Turner and A/Prof Tariq Dana to discuss the future(s) of Palestine at 8PM AEST on 5 November.
Everyone welcome - register: tinyurl.com/PEoPRGEvent3
We welcome Dr Mandy Turner and A/Prof Tariq Dana to discuss the future(s) of Palestine at 8PM AEST on 5 November.
Everyone welcome - register: tinyurl.com/PEoPRGEvent3
'Russian jets and Western debts...Ukraine estimates it will repay the Bank & IMF US$2.4bn in principal & US$2.1bn in interest this year'.
I wrote on #Ukraine for @brisunipress.bsky.social- on its debt & repayment dynamics & impact for reconstruction.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/09/29/f...
I wrote on #Ukraine for @brisunipress.bsky.social- on its debt & repayment dynamics & impact for reconstruction.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/09/29/f...
Fighting on two fronts: If Ukraine wins the war against Russia, will it lose to the West? - Transforming Society
Elliott, author of 'Making War Safe for Capitalism', argues that Ukraine’s war has left the country deeply indebted, with international lenders prioritizing profits over its people’s survival and reco...
www.transformingsociety.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 10:51 PM
'Russian jets and Western debts...Ukraine estimates it will repay the Bank & IMF US$2.4bn in principal & US$2.1bn in interest this year'.
I wrote on #Ukraine for @brisunipress.bsky.social- on its debt & repayment dynamics & impact for reconstruction.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/09/29/f...
I wrote on #Ukraine for @brisunipress.bsky.social- on its debt & repayment dynamics & impact for reconstruction.
www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2025/09/29/f...
Making War Safe for Capitalism: The World Bank, IMF, and the Conflict in Ukraine has finally been released! Please ask your local or university library to get it! You can also use my author code (BUP50) if you'd really like to get it epub or hard-copy
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
September 29, 2025 at 5:32 AM
Making War Safe for Capitalism: The World Bank, IMF, and the Conflict in Ukraine has finally been released! Please ask your local or university library to get it! You can also use my author code (BUP50) if you'd really like to get it epub or hard-copy
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
Making War Safe for Capitalism: The World Bank, IMF, and the Conflict in Ukraine is released today with @brisunipress.bsky.social
Sharing this final endorsement from Professor Roger Mac Ginty a scholarly idol of mine!
Ask your university library to order this in, it is 🔥
tinyurl.com/MWSC2025
Sharing this final endorsement from Professor Roger Mac Ginty a scholarly idol of mine!
Ask your university library to order this in, it is 🔥
tinyurl.com/MWSC2025
September 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Making War Safe for Capitalism: The World Bank, IMF, and the Conflict in Ukraine is released today with @brisunipress.bsky.social
Sharing this final endorsement from Professor Roger Mac Ginty a scholarly idol of mine!
Ask your university library to order this in, it is 🔥
tinyurl.com/MWSC2025
Sharing this final endorsement from Professor Roger Mac Ginty a scholarly idol of mine!
Ask your university library to order this in, it is 🔥
tinyurl.com/MWSC2025
This is the week! Making War Safe for Capitalism is about to drop with @brisunipress.bsky.social. I am proud to share this wonderful endorsement from Professor Jacqui True!
A great acquisition for your local/university library!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
A great acquisition for your local/university library!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
September 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This is the week! Making War Safe for Capitalism is about to drop with @brisunipress.bsky.social. I am proud to share this wonderful endorsement from Professor Jacqui True!
A great acquisition for your local/university library!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
A great acquisition for your local/university library!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
Making War Safe for Capitalism is out in a week with @brisunipress.bsky.social!
I'm honoured to share this endorsement from the fantastic Ukrainian scholar and sociologist Dr Volodymyr Ishchenko
I'm honoured to share this endorsement from the fantastic Ukrainian scholar and sociologist Dr Volodymyr Ishchenko
September 18, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Making War Safe for Capitalism is out in a week with @brisunipress.bsky.social!
I'm honoured to share this endorsement from the fantastic Ukrainian scholar and sociologist Dr Volodymyr Ishchenko
I'm honoured to share this endorsement from the fantastic Ukrainian scholar and sociologist Dr Volodymyr Ishchenko
In MWSC, I trace the World Bank and IMF's in war and peace & how their 'de-risking' turn post-2015 informed their work under the neoliberal Wall Street Consensus.
Thank you Prof David Chandler for the endorsement :)
Order at your library!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
Thank you Prof David Chandler for the endorsement :)
Order at your library!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
September 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
In MWSC, I trace the World Bank and IMF's in war and peace & how their 'de-risking' turn post-2015 informed their work under the neoliberal Wall Street Consensus.
Thank you Prof David Chandler for the endorsement :)
Order at your library!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
Thank you Prof David Chandler for the endorsement :)
Order at your library!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
The national Political Economy of Palestine Reading Group, with over 230 readers in five cities, is hosting this chat with Dr Max Ajl, as we talk Palestine, imperialism, and his research in ecology & resistance. All welcome!
Register: tinyurl.com/PEPRGEvent2
www.ppesydney.net/the-politica...
Register: tinyurl.com/PEPRGEvent2
www.ppesydney.net/the-politica...
September 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
The national Political Economy of Palestine Reading Group, with over 230 readers in five cities, is hosting this chat with Dr Max Ajl, as we talk Palestine, imperialism, and his research in ecology & resistance. All welcome!
Register: tinyurl.com/PEPRGEvent2
www.ppesydney.net/the-politica...
Register: tinyurl.com/PEPRGEvent2
www.ppesydney.net/the-politica...
Reposted by Elliot Dolan-Evans
Raewyn Connell is delivering this year’s Wheelright Lecture the global assault against universities Including the intentional demolition of higher education in Gaza.
September 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Raewyn Connell is delivering this year’s Wheelright Lecture the global assault against universities Including the intentional demolition of higher education in Gaza.
With just a little over two weeks until Making War Safe for Capitalism drops, I am honoured to share this wonderful endorsement from Professor Juanita Elias - this could be a great addition to your local/uni library!
September 7, 2025 at 11:45 PM
With just a little over two weeks until Making War Safe for Capitalism drops, I am honoured to share this wonderful endorsement from Professor Juanita Elias - this could be a great addition to your local/uni library!
Apologies, more Making War Safe for Capitalism posting 😅 delighted to get a lovely endorsement from Professor James K. Boyce, a leading scholar in the political economy of peace!
September 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Apologies, more Making War Safe for Capitalism posting 😅 delighted to get a lovely endorsement from Professor James K. Boyce, a leading scholar in the political economy of peace!
One month until the release of my first book, Making War Safe for Capitalism. It looks at the history of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in war and peace, and critiques their programs during the war in Ukraine. Delighted to share another wonderful endorsement, from Dr Stuart Shields
August 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
One month until the release of my first book, Making War Safe for Capitalism. It looks at the history of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) in war and peace, and critiques their programs during the war in Ukraine. Delighted to share another wonderful endorsement, from Dr Stuart Shields
Reposted by Elliot Dolan-Evans
I think it’s safe to say: this is the biggest pro-Palestine rally that this city has ever seen.
Brisbane
Sanctions and action now @albomp.bsky.social
#Auspol #MarchForPalestine #Genocide
Brisbane
Sanctions and action now @albomp.bsky.social
#Auspol #MarchForPalestine #Genocide
August 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I think it’s safe to say: this is the biggest pro-Palestine rally that this city has ever seen.
Brisbane
Sanctions and action now @albomp.bsky.social
#Auspol #MarchForPalestine #Genocide
Brisbane
Sanctions and action now @albomp.bsky.social
#Auspol #MarchForPalestine #Genocide
Thank you to Professor Pirani for this kind endorsement for my upcoming book, Making War Safe for Capitalism - about both the history of the World Bank and IMF in conflict, and their intervention in Ukraine since the War in Donbas
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
August 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Thank you to Professor Pirani for this kind endorsement for my upcoming book, Making War Safe for Capitalism - about both the history of the World Bank and IMF in conflict, and their intervention in Ukraine since the War in Donbas
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
As part of our interstate Political Economy of Palestine Reading Group (we have 200 readers across 5 capital cities), we host scholars/activists who we read. Our first online event is with Professor Leila Farsakh!Register:
tinyurl.com/PEPRGOnline1
tinyurl.com/PEPRGOnline1
August 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
As part of our interstate Political Economy of Palestine Reading Group (we have 200 readers across 5 capital cities), we host scholars/activists who we read. Our first online event is with Professor Leila Farsakh!Register:
tinyurl.com/PEPRGOnline1
tinyurl.com/PEPRGOnline1
Another lovely endorsement for MWSC from Professor Bieler. It is coming out soon!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
August 4, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Another lovely endorsement for MWSC from Professor Bieler. It is coming out soon!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
To celebrate the upcoming release of my book, Making War Safe for Capitalism, I will be sharing the wonderfully kind endorsements that I have received for the book - starting with Dr Daniela Lai!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
July 22, 2025 at 12:50 AM
To celebrate the upcoming release of my book, Making War Safe for Capitalism, I will be sharing the wonderfully kind endorsements that I have received for the book - starting with Dr Daniela Lai!
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-war-s...
Cover of my upcoming book is finalised! Introducing *Making War Safe for Capitalism* (MWSC)
July 16, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Cover of my upcoming book is finalised! Introducing *Making War Safe for Capitalism* (MWSC)