Who Owns the Body in a Crisis? Between Humanitarian Aid and Political Ideology
Women and girls are particularly vulnerable in conflict and crisis zones as existing gender inequalities are exacerbated.
Asia’s Strongmen, Their Falls and Possible Comeback
The transitions from autocratic rule to democratic models emphasize the critical importance of accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.
Opinion – The Case for a New Armenian Armed Forces Doctrine
Armenia’s unity under democratic values is more advantageous than its adversaries, as free speech and reason can shape how militaries reform.
Opinion – Tractor’s Quiet Revolution in Iran’s Ethnic Politics
The Tractor football team has shown that Iran’s efforts to homogenize identity are not entirely successful.
Crisis, Polycrisis and Global Disaster Governance
In a polycrisis era it is not enough for countries to just attend world conferences and endorse outcomes.
Ukraine and the Geopolitics of Legitimacy
The defence of Ukraine must be decoupled from abstract idealism and reframed as a test case for the viability of international law.
Disease Surveillance in the Post-COVID-19 Era
Diagnostic and epidemiological data, alongside environmental and biodiversity data, promises to provide a more holistic picture of how pathogens spread.
Between Identity and Territory: The Ethno-Political Conflict in Rakhine State
The international community, regional actors, and Myanmar’s own civil society must support a peace process that includes both the Arakanese and the Rohingya.
The Arc of Eurasian Crisis: The Russia-Iran Relationship, Military Power, and Multipolarity
Multipolarity in the theoretical sense, as articulated by modern academic international relations, is highly unlikely to emerge.
US Narratives Versus Reality on Taiwan
Beijing’s increase in military activity and diplomatic pressure remain consistent with earlier patterns and do not mark a fundamental shift toward armed reunification.
