Russia’s Status as a Colonial Power

Kseniya Oksamytna • Nov 1 2024 • Articles

The invasion of Ukraine is, of course, not the first war of aggression waged by contemporary Russia, the Soviet Union, or the Russian Empire.

Contexts and Questions Around the UK’s New Protect Duty

The United Kingdom’s counterterrorism framework is about to be dramatically extended – but with what consequences and for whom?

Observing Kashmir’s first Post-Autonomy Elections

Martin Duffy • Oct 30 2024 • Articles

It remains to be seen how post-election politics may play out, especially as these post-autonomy polls offer no solution for the geopolitical predicament that is Kashmir.

Equal Voices, Shared Futures: Reforming the UN at a Critical Crossroads

Mazlum Özkan • Oct 28 2024 • Articles

A system dominated by historically controversial powers is no longer capable of delivering the peace and security the world so desperately needs.

India’s Health and Climate Inequities: Navigating the Global North-South Divide

Vivek N.D. • Oct 28 2024 • Articles

Historical legacies of colonialism, extractive capitalism and current global governance structures have left India vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Review – Cyber Sovereignty

Pnina Shuker • Oct 27 2024 • Features

This multidimensional analysis of cyber sovereignty thoroughly assesses state-centric perspectives, but tends to overlook the implications for human rights and inclusion.

Interview – Steven Vogel

E-International Relations • Oct 27 2024 • Features

Steven Vogel outlines the concept of marketcraft, how it can be used to enhance economic and military security, the role of foreign policy, and Japanese security.

Opinion – The Chagos Islands and the Triumph of Great Power Politics over Human Rights

Ra Mason and Suzanne Doyle • Oct 26 2024 • Articles

The return of the Chagos chain to Mauritius is nothing other than strategic goals taking precedence, with decolonisation serving as window dressing.

Opinion – The ‘Pizza Effect’ on Nations and Nationalism

Curtis Large • Oct 26 2024 • Articles

As re-enculturation retains its ability to shape collective imaginaries, it also offers itself to the durability of nations and nationalism.

Imperialism in Contemporary Russian Liberalism: Alexei Navalny’s Rhetoric

Gabrielė Kaminskaitė • Oct 25 2024 • Essays

Navalny embodied an alternative Russia to the Kremlin government’s control. Yet, despite his activism and liberal image, Navalny’s rhetoric was imperialistic at heart.

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