3 Essays

"Regions"

Determinants of Attitudes on Immigration in Canada and France

Determinants of Attitudes on Immigration in Canada and France

There is little comparative academic work on public perceptions of immigration. Canada perennially scores highly, while France fares poorly.

European Unity in the Post Cold War Era

European Unity in the Post Cold War Era

The EU has gone further than ever before to ensure the future of Europe as an economic union and, whilst they are some way behind, political and social integration is also now a key part of its structure.

Democratic Peacebuilding in Iraq

Democratic Peacebuilding in Iraq

The chances of Iraq sustaining its fragile democracy are grim. However, manipulating religious and ethnic groups into favourable behaviour, may lead to peace.

Post-war European Integration: How We Got Here

Post-war European Integration: How We Got Here

The principal factors driving European integration were the desire for internal stability, the need to project a significant voice on an international stage, and the external security concern of Communism perched on Europe’s eastern doorstep.

Does money equal power in American politics?

Does money equal power in American politics?

The power of capital is the same now as it was long ago and will be the same in the future as long as democracy is twinned with the capitalist mode of production where wealth and power is concentrated in the hands of a minority.

Why Do New Democracies Not Choose First Past the Post?

Why Do New Democracies Not Choose First Past the Post?

New democracies can achieve their primary objectives of inclusiveness and compromise much more effectively with proportional representation or mixed systems.

The Enigma of Iranian-Is​raeli Relations

The Enigma of Iranian-Is​raeli Relations

The recent intensification of enmity between Iran and Israel has been the focus of political analysts, pundits, practitioners, and critics alike.

ASEAN and the Principle of Non-Interference

ASEAN and the Principle of Non-Interference

ASEAN’s founding principle of non-interference has been compromised in recent years by the adoption of a policy of ‘flexible engagement.’

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