3 Essays

"Security-Insecurity"

Realism, Liberalism and the Possibilities of Peace

Realism, Liberalism and the Possibilities of Peace

Theories of peace and war have been central to cognitive exercises considering human nature and its applications, and are as relevant today as they ever have been when considering the actions of nation-states.

Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism

Protecting Human Rights while Countering Terrorism

While the United Nations human rights treaty monitoring bodies have contributed to the upholding of human rights in the face of a ‘new brand’ of terrorism and counter-terrorism, the challenges they face make their task daunting, now more than ever.

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.’

Securitising The Environment: A Barrier To Combating Environment Degradation Or A Solution In Itself?

Securitising The Environment: A Barrier To Combating Environment Degradation Or A Solution In Itself?

Securitising environmental issues can aid in combating environmental degradation, by gaining the attention of high-level decision makers and enabling mobilisation of resources towards a solution. However if the focus of security remains on the state, securitisation is likely to cause problems as well as solve them.

1946: A Year of Ideological Preconceptions

1946: A Year of Ideological Preconceptions

The view that the Truman administration took in the lead up to, and during, the critical year of 1946 consequently affected the government’s actions when dealing with the Soviet Union.

Is Clausewitzian Thought Really Timeless as Some Have Claimed?

Is Clausewitzian Thought Really Timeless as Some Have Claimed?

One should not attempt to apply Clausewitz’s individual theses word for word to a modern-day context, but if we succeed in finding fresh angles from which to approach the text, we can still appreciate the applicability of his methods.

The International Politics of Rogue Banking

The International Politics of Rogue Banking

Rogue Banking practices are subtle but highly consequential fiscal transactions that have tangible affects on the global economic and political landscape.

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