North America

The 1940 Election and US Foreign Policy

Luke Devoy • Jun 6 2013 • Essays

FDR was able to traverse the minefield of elections without changing the substance of his policies, due to his political skill, favourable events, and the approach of his opposition.

Regime Theory and Environmental Security in the Arctic

Anne Konrad • May 31 2013 • Essays

The Arctic nations may fail in their commitments to cooperate and protect the environment, choosing instead to maximize national interests.

Does the Media Manufacture Public Consent?

Astrid Holzinger • May 27 2013 • Essays

The common assumption that state-owned news outlets are likely to be used for propaganda, while commercial outlets are objective, is problematic, as seen in the coverage of the Iraq war.

Should We Hope That the World Will Become More Democratic?

Antonio Ribeiro • May 25 2013 • Essays

The Arab Spring has reinvigorated the appeal of democracy, and has shown that America does not need to drive transitions to democracy.

Using the ‘Queer’ to Construct the Non-West

Mel Nowicki • May 24 2013 • Essays

The non-West is often portrayed as underdeveloped and its emigrants are securitised in order to ensure the West’s preservation and justify its self-interested interventions.

What are the Main Factors Limiting the Power of the United States in World Politics?

Guy Walford • May 24 2013 • Essays

China has recently sought a much greater interest in developing their public diplomacy, in order to harness greater soft power, and develop a more positive world image.

The United States’ Need to Ratify the Rome Statute

Sydney McKenney • May 17 2013 • Essays

By refusing to ratify the Rome Statue, the US shrinks from its international obligations, disrespects the law of nations, and fails to play a role in advancing international law.

Examining the ‘Competitive Market Supervision Act’ of 2001

anon • May 9 2013 • Essays

While the Act encompassed relatively minor reductions to the regulation of the American stock market, it allowed Wall Street to accrue a greater benefit from its market activities.

Has the United States Abandoned Europe?

Lachezar Angelov • May 8 2013 • Essays

The US still plays a major role in European security, but is gradually concentrating its efforts on the Middle East and Asia, where there is a high probability of future conflicts.

A Review of Realism’s Contributions to IR

Hannah James • Apr 26 2013 • Essays

With IR theories flying around in abundance, it’s important to remember the contributions that Realism has given to the field to consider its relevance to contemporary global affairs.

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