Archive for 2013

Gendered Bodies for the ‘Theatre of War’

Synne Laastad Dyvik • Nov 20 2013 • Articles

The disciplining of martial bodies through gender specific regulations tells us a great deal about the relationship between gender, sexuality, militarisation and warfare.

Review – Future States

Rhys Crilley • Nov 20 2013 • Features

Stephen Paul Haigh’s claims for the resilience of the modern state in a global system rendered neo-medieval in form by globalization are bold – yet supported by a solid engagement with extant literature.

Review – Somali Piracy and Terrorism

Karl Sörenson • Nov 20 2013 • Features

Daniels’ popular non-fiction approach to the the topic of piracy and terrorism in Somalia provides anecdotal ‘evidence’ but little new in terms of fact or theoretical advances.

Mitigating Civilian and Military Bureaucratic Tensions

Lim Ziwei Paul • Nov 20 2013 • Essays

With intertwining roles but blurring boundaries between them, civilian and military bureaucrats have a hard time cooperating, especially in the contemporary security context of a nation-state.

Ethical Compromise Between IR Actors

Paul Winter • Nov 20 2013 • Essays

The ethical theories of Margalit and Sen, who use deontological and capabilities approaches, shed light on the understudied phenomenon of ethical compromise in international affairs.

The People’s Mojahedin of Iran: Facing Death for Their Cause

Alison Assiter • Nov 19 2013 • Articles

Whatever one’s attitude towards the politics of The People’s Mojahedin of Iran, it is beyond doubt that they have worked tirelessly for over forty years for democracy in Iran.

Back to Romania

Dylan Kissane • Nov 19 2013 • Articles

On Thursday in Bucharest, Romania an IAPSS sponsored conference is taking place. This represents an exciting opportunity to make a new series of connections with future IR professors and practitioners.

Should Kosovo Become Independent?

anon • Nov 18 2013 • Essays

Although current and controversial voices have been raised that Kosovo’s status as an international protectorate must be broken, the question remains: is independence the ultimate solution?

To What Extent Are Realists Too Pessimistic For The Prospects For Peace?

Charlotte Lecomte • Nov 17 2013 • Essays

Realists do have a more pessimistic approach to the study of international relations than liberal internationalists, but should not be denounced as being overwhelmingly bitter about it.

Spies and the Spied Upon: The Continuing Need for Human Surveillance

Steve Hewitt • Nov 17 2013 • Articles

Technological surveillance certainly receives the headlines, however, there’s nothing more effective and powerful than intelligence collection through a living, breathing human being.

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