The Specter of Terrorism During the Coronavirus Pandemic
There has been speculation as to whether terrorists may take advantage of the suffering, chaos and upheaval around the world.
The Trap of Diversity: What Constitutes ‘Non-Western IR Theory’?
The production of non-Western International thought as the knowledge produced by societies beyond the territories of the West has reinforced new forms of essentialism in IR.
Can Populism Survive COVID-19?
While traditional tactics of populism have lost strength due to the pandemic, it also provides an opportunity for leaders to further challenge democratic institutions and international organisations.
The United Nations’ COVID-19 Dilemmas: Towards a Budgetary Crisis?
Unless major states overcome their opposing interests the positive effects of the additional money that comes in will be washed away by geopolitics.
Global Governance and COVID-19: The Implications of Fragmentation and Inequality
COVID-19 has seen nation-state specific solutions become the norm, but this fragmented response faces important limitations in implementing a global response.
What Can IR Learn from the Politics of Gender in the Global South?
Feminist resistance teaches how to rescue social movements beyond the imaginary of dominant structures that can aggregate new values for the international community.
Reflecting on Democracy, Corruption and Climate Change in the COVID-19 Era
Why have countries been able to mobilize so quickly in a fight against the spread of COVID-19, but are lacking such a sense of urgent response to tackle climate issues?
The COVID-19 Outbreak: A Testing Time for NGOs in Bangladesh
The Bangladeshi government has shown little interest in working with the NGOs in combating the COVID-19 crisis and its fallout.
Opinion – Challenges to the Realist Perspective During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The pandemic has truly made us question the limiting theories of global politics which posits self-regarding/egoistic behavior by states as the only natural behavior.
Opinion – More Debate on the Coronavirus App Is Needed
Whether the app works or not, it is important to realize that many will not want to use it and that those who stand to benefit from it the most may not have access to it.
