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Contradicting Norms of Secession in the Balkans
Ethno-nationalism has become a potent force in international and domestic politics. Gradually, norms have developed favouring a right of self determination for national groups seeking self-government. The application of these norms, however, has not been entirely consistent This paper will argue that norms do not restrict the freedom of action of states with the power to act unilaterally, or impose their views on less powerful states.
The Use of Dehumanizing Rhetoric in the War on Terror
Few can deny that in many ways the contemporary political landscape only sparsely resembles that of past decades. Do the ways in which modern government leaders frame conflicts actually differ from historical examples? Specifically, does George W. Bush’s rhetorical framing of the “War on Terror” conform to standard discourse regarding the practice of dehumanizing one’s enemies in times of war?
The EU Strategy Towards the Developing World
The Cotonou agreement, signed 23rd June 2000, is described as “a global agreement, introducing important changes and ambitious objectives while preserving the ‘acquis’ of 25 years of ACP-EC cooperation”. Regardless of whether increased EU influence comes purely from self-interest or is solely fixated on the goals of the Cotonou Agreement, it is clear that the EU has altered greatly its strategy towards the Developing World.
The EU Enlargements of 1995 and 2007
The enlargements of 1995 and 2007 demonstrate that even a small number of additions to the EU require deeper alterations to its institutions. The future is also brought into sharp focus at the prospect of further deepening and widening and new dimensions brought to the agenda. The enlargements themselves are in stark contrast in terms of ease of accession and necessary measures to ensure smooth transition.
International financial regulation: “policy directives in a globalized world”
The first goal of financial regulation is to identify areas of systemic risk within the global financial system so policies can be targeted to mitigate the spread of financial crises while creating minimal impediments to market efficiency. This paper will identify areas of weakness within global financial regulation.
Of Food Aid and Altruism – The Human Security Paradigm in Theory and Practice
Fifteen years after its first official promulgation, the human security paradigm requires analysis and evaluation, particularly in respect to its implications for the politics of international food aid.
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