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How do we make sense of our world? On such a diverse planet we couldn't possibly make general statement about how everything works. There may be global or local trends, but within each trend there is great variation born from unique circumstances. At pinpoint, I seek to look closely at a phenomenon, look at it as a stand alone event, then place it in the larger global, regional, and local context. Perhaps after a lifetime, a map of the world is dotted with these pinpoints. Perhaps a picture comes into focus...there's only one way to find out.
My name is James Albright, I am a graduate student in Boston, Massachusetts. At Northeastern University I am pursuing a Masters of Science in Global Studies and International Relations. I am starting this blog to highlight some the writings I've done for class, as well as opinion pieces about local and international affairs. My interests lay in the interplay between the international system and the state system. Specifically, in combating corruption, illegal trafficking in goods and services and bilateral and multilateral partnerships that strengthen the rule of law.
I am a born and bred Bostonian. I have spent 15 years in the restaurant business, 7 of those years as a professional chef on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I spent two years studying and traveling through India, Nepal, China and Tibet. I spent my time staying at Monasteries and inadvertently discovering unique out of the way places, usually because I got lost. Everywhere I've been is unique and stunning both in the sacred and the profane, the epic and the mundane. I am excited to share my work here with you. When I'm not blogging I am at school, out in the woods with my dogs, or looking for some street food. Please don't hesitate to comment or contact me.
James Albright
Boston, Ma
How do we make sense of our world? On such a diverse planet we couldn't possibly make general statement about how everything works. There may be global or local trends, but within each trend there is great variation born from unique circumstances. At pinpoint, I seek to look closely at a phenomenon, look at it as a stand alone event, then place it in the larger global, regional, and local context. Perhaps after a lifetime, a map of the world is dotted with these pinpoints. Perhaps a picture comes into focus...there's only one way to find out.
My name is James Albright, I am a graduate student in Boston, Massachusetts. At Northeastern University I am pursuing a Masters of Science in Global Studies and International Relations. I am starting this blog to highlight some the writings I've done for class, as well as opinion pieces about local and international affairs. My interests lay in the interplay between the international system and the state system. Specifically, in combating corruption, illegal trafficking in goods and services and bilateral and multilateral partnerships that strengthen the rule of law.
I am a born and bred Bostonian. I have spent 15 years in the restaurant business, 7 of those years as a professional chef on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. I spent two years studying and traveling through India, Nepal, China and Tibet. I spent my time staying at Monasteries and inadvertently discovering unique out of the way places, usually because I got lost. Everywhere I've been is unique and stunning both in the sacred and the profane, the epic and the mundane. I am excited to share my work here with you. When I'm not blogging I am at school, out in the woods with my dogs, or looking for some street food. Please don't hesitate to comment or contact me.
James Albright
Boston, Ma
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