International Theory

The Shifting Discourse of the “Responsibility to Protect”

Tahira Mohamad Abbas • Aug 23 2012 • Essays

The R2P has not only offered nothing genuine to solve the initial humanitarian intervention dilemma, but also “de-links” us from it.

Does “New” Warfare Result in the Othering of Violent Conflict?

Victoria Bullock • Aug 22 2012 • Essays

Through the “othering” process, a new wars approach to conflict constructs a justification for western intervention.

Under What Circumstances is it Legitimate for Politicians to Lie?

Nigel Hogan • Aug 22 2012 • Essays

The context of modern political life sometimes requires democratically elected politicians to lie to safeguard the greater good of the people.

Globalization Does Not Entail the Weakening of the Liberal State

Philipp Dreyer • Aug 22 2012 • Essays

The importance of national governments in formulating social and economic programmes is not necessarily undermined by the global market.

The Iranian Nuclear Program: Realist vs. Constructivist Models

Sean Paul Ashley • Aug 18 2012 • Essays

The isolation and resistance Iran has faced in pursuing its nuclear program serves as a handicap to achieving many long-term foreign policy objectives.

Why are Regimes and Regime Theory Accepted by Realists and Liberals?

Stoyan Stoyanov • Aug 17 2012 • Essays

Regimes gained popularity during the 20th century as states began to increasingly get involved in international agreements and rules.

U.S. Propaganda and the Cultural Cold War

James Chisem • Aug 16 2012 • Essays

The efficacy of Western Cold War propaganda has been overstated. Interestingly, the private sector had often undermined the coherence and attractiveness of the U.S. propaganda programme’s message.

An Ethical Analysis of the Modern Sanctions Regime Against Iran

Scott Ridout • Aug 15 2012 • Essays

In order to avoid tensions boiling over and possibly leading to violent military action, the US, UN, and EU need to work with Iran so as to ensure a peaceful nuclear program.

Post 9/11 US Foreign Policy: Continuation of ‘New Imperialist’ Ambitions?

anon • Aug 14 2012 • Essays

The terrorist attacks of 9/11 acted as catalysts for the U.S. to increase its imperialist foreign policy, by which the pre-existing imperialist nature of U.S. foreign policy has become more apparent.

Why has the Washington Consensus not Expanded to Cover Middle East Countries

Juan Carlos Ladines Azalia • Aug 14 2012 • Essays

The importance of the Washington Consensus as a symbol of modernity addresses the question of how its discourse was rejected by other identities, especially in the Middle East.

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