Hakan Seckinelgin Libros

Focusing on the global governance of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the book explores the international system's impact and the discourse surrounding HIV/AIDS interventions. It critically analyzes how these elements shape responses to the epidemic, highlighting the complexities and challenges in addressing this ongoing global health crisis.

Challenging conventional security-based approaches, this book explores the intersection of conflict and HIV/AIDS through firsthand evidence and experiences. It critically analyzes existing international policy frameworks and their effectiveness in addressing the unique challenges posed by HIV/AIDS in conflict settings, offering insights into more effective strategies for managing health crises in such environments.

The book explores the fundamental issues in how humanity perceives its relationship with nature, suggesting that environmental challenges stem from these conceptual misunderstandings. It delves into the philosophical and ethical dimensions of this relationship, advocating for a reevaluation of our interactions with the natural world to address pressing ecological concerns.

This timely book critically examines the policy response to AIDS and its evolution over time, raising key questions about beneficiaries, decision-makers, and the interests served by these decisions. Beginning with the early international response to the epidemic and focusing on agencies like UNAIDS, it identifies two main logics guiding current strategies: the perception of HIV as a ‘global emergency’ necessitating extraordinary measures, and the belief that medical solutions are paramount. The narrative also highlights the emergence of Global AIDS, a dominant framework promoted by UNAIDS and its partners, which claims to represent the voices of affected individuals and communities. This framework is built on solidarity claims within the international HIV movement and specific knowledge practices that dictate necessary actions. Alternative perspectives on the epidemic or potential responses are often dismissed as irrelevant, as they fall outside the dominant narrative provided by Global AIDS. The book questions the sustainability of this biomedical and emergency-focused approach and its alignment with the lives affected individuals envision. It challenges whether scientific and biomedical advancements alone suffice or if broader social and political issues must also be addressed. Ultimately, it offers an innovative framework for contemplating these sustainability challenges for the future.