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Linda Weiss and the Myth of the Powerless State
Linda Weiss’ seminal work, The Myth of the Powerless State countervails the arguments emanating from Westphalia scholars who contend that the power of the state is in decline
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.
The Democratic Peace Theory
The global spread of democracy will result in greater international peace if this occurs in parallel with the strengthening of economic interdependence and international organisations.
The Enigma of Iranian-Israeli Relations
The recent intensification of enmity between Iran and Israel has been the focus of political analysts, pundits, practitioners, and critics alike.
The Role of International Organisations in World Politics
Do international organizations act for the maintenance of international peace, or are they little more than guarantors of the interests of powerful states?
Can We Simply “Add Gender” To Other International Relations Theories?
Feminist understandings cannot be viewed as mere supplements to the more classical paradigms because of the epistemological and ontological variations at work.
The Differences Between Classical Realism and Neo Realism
This essay highlights the main differences between the two paradigms of Classical and Neo Realism, and counters Waltz’s claim that his theory is able to explain ‘certain big and important things’.
‘Hospitality’ and the Ethics of EU Foreign Policy (1999-2004)
The concept of hospitality can be used to analyse EU foreign policy in a number of ways. The EU’s own approach uses this concept to demonstrate the ethical dimension of EU foreign policy.
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