Caitlin Hoyland

Caitlin Hoyland (she/her) is a writer and human rights advocate interning with CODEPINK’s Local Peace Economy program. She has written extensively on conflict, displacement, and social justice. Her work has appeared in publications such as E-International Relations, Decolonial Thoughts, and Europinion. Hoyland also provides front-line support to survivors of trafficking in the UK and conducts legal research into asylum systems across Europe. She is passionate about feminist foreign policy, decolonial advocacy, and building sustainable peace through community-led action.

Field enclosure boundaries on the Scafell massif.

The Enclosure of the Commons and the War Economy: A Feminist and Anti-Colonial Critique

The war economy relies on the enclosure of the commons. By reclaiming the commons, we can build a world based on cooperation, ecological stewardship, and social justice.

August 21, 2025