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‘Moralization’ of Technologies – Military Drones: A Case Study

‘Moralization’ of Technologies – Military Drones: A Case Study

It is of utmost importance that we design military robots with human priorities in mind and promote more ethical behavior on the remote battlefield.

State Competition and the Global Politics of Energy

State Competition and the Global Politics of Energy

The case of the US shows that, although markets are important, state competition plays a vital and influential role in the global politics of energy.

Violence against women in Bangladesh

Violence against women in Bangladesh

Bangladesh is one of the poorest countries in the world and its estimated prevalence rate of violence against women is extremely high.

The European Union’s Newest State: Iceland?

The European Union’s Newest State: Iceland?

The origins of the Icelandic bid for EU membership lie in a national crisis never before experienced and the purpose of membership remains a hotly disputed topic in the nation of just over 300,000.

A Child’s Search for Freedom in 21st Century America

A Child’s Search for Freedom in 21st Century America

In the twenty-first century, slavery still exists in the world despite the widely accepted norm of respect for human rights. Why have some states within the United States been more successful in combatting child trafficking than others?

Undermining Security? The Post Cold War Enlargement of NATO

Undermining Security? The Post Cold War Enlargement of NATO

The process of enlargement has been accompanied by a vigorous debate, both within academic and executive circles, especially during the 1990s.

Does Cooperation at the International Level Require Trust?

Does Cooperation at the International Level Require Trust?

Trust is a valuable, though elusive, concept in International Politics. It is vital, not only to establish fruitful cooperation, but also because it enables actors to minimize the main feature of this realm: uncertainty.

Healthcare Governance in Britain, Germany and Sweden

Healthcare Governance in Britain, Germany and Sweden

Structural differences are not the sole explanatory factor in the transformation of healthcare governance. Other factors lead to common trends across very different systems.

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