Archive for 2013

Radical Democracy in Contemporary Times

Lincoln Dahlberg • Feb 26 2013 • Articles

The institutionalization of radical democracy, needs a hegemonic political formation committed to liberty and equality and the extension of political contestation into all spheres of society.

The 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit: Beyond the Politics of Spectacle

Joelien Pretorius • Feb 26 2013 • Articles

The principled position of the Non-Aligned Movement on non-proliferation could be used productively to contain Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions if this state does indeed have any.

Women on the Front Line and Other Equality Matters

Roberta Guerrina and Laura Chappell • Feb 26 2013 • Articles

During a recording of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions’ a question about the role of women in society and the armed forces sparked a lively debate.

Is Israel Becoming an International Pariah?

Josef Olmert • Feb 25 2013 • Articles

It is about time for another narrative which does not play up the fears of people, but which promotes their hopes. In a climate of hope, there is no place for pariahs, boycotts and old hatreds.

Review – Postcolonial Theory and International Relations

April Biccum • Feb 24 2013 • Features

Postcolonial theory remains at the critical fringes of IR. Seth’s edited volume engages in a conversation between the two and with the politicization of postcolonial perspectives.

Is the Republican Party Doomed?

Steven Hurst • Feb 23 2013 • Articles

If the Republican Party does not alter its policy positions, particularly on immigration reform and social issues, it risks becoming a minority party for the foreseeable future.

Political Demography

Christian Leuprecht and Jack A. Goldstone • Feb 23 2013 • Articles

Due to demographic change, all countries will be forced to deal with surging international migration as age and income imbalances drive people to seek work and escape from environmental crises or conflicts.

Is the United Nations an Effective Institution?

Matthew John Ribeiro Norley • Feb 23 2013 • Essays

Even though liberal and realist arguments divide opinion over the UN’s effectiveness in global politics, it is an effective institution for legislating environmental and humanitarian rights laws.

The Political and Economic Dimension of the War in Afghanistan

Stoyan Stoyanov • Feb 22 2013 • Essays

With increasing globalization, the spread of ideas is limitless and states’ borders become porous, which therefore permits radical ideas and beliefs to infiltrate other countries.

How to Promote a Perspicacious Intercultural Dialogue?

Dieter Senghass • Feb 22 2013 • Articles

Rather than a “Clash of Civilizations”, Senghass argues there is a clash within civilizations and it should be met with a thoughtful and engaging dialogue that promotes peace and development.

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