Articles

Learning from History in Shaping Foreign Policy – A Theoretical Framework

Yoav Tenembaum • Apr 4 2017 • Articles

Learning from history entails a reasoned analysis of the decision-making process as whole, and not only of the decision itself that was ultimately adopted.

The ICJ As An Effective Conflict Prevention Tool in Latin America

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has been successful in Latin American affairs but the sea access case will monitor how countries react to future rulings.

The Clash of Civilizations Thesis: A Critical Appraisal

Deepshikha Shahi • Apr 2 2017 • Articles

Proponents and critics of Huntington’s thesis have created a ‘clash of scholarship’ in IR. This article demonstrates this clash whilst adding a new dimension to it.

Brexit: The View from Japan (or the “Tokyo Consensus”)

Tomohiko Taniguchi • Apr 2 2017 • Articles

The benefits of Brexit for Japan, which are largely geo-political, could offset its costs, which are mostly economic.

Want a Scapegoat? Blame Serbia! (a Satire)

Patricia Sohn • Mar 31 2017 • Articles

Whilst scapegoating of countries like Israel is common, there is a frightening and serious rise of fascism in Europe. Satire can offer a fresh outlook on bias.

Post-Truth, Complicity and International Politics

Philip Conway • Mar 29 2017 • Articles

Apparently, we live in ‘post-truth’ times. But is this anything new? Is it more than a passing meme? And what might it mean for students and scholars of International Relations?

Populism Marches On

Russell Foster • Mar 28 2017 • Articles

The Dutch election is neither a victory for liberalism nor a victory for racism, but a victory for frustration, anger, anxiety and resentment.

What do International Relations Academics think about Security Threats?

Matt McDonald • Mar 27 2017 • Articles

The survey confirmed that experts continue to have an eye firmly on the bigger picture of global politics, despite alarmist rhetoric and limited popular debate.

Religion and Identity at the 2017 Dutch Elections

Nicholas Morieson • Mar 26 2017 • Articles

The results of the 2017 Dutch election show that issues of identity brought about by Muslim immigration to Europe continue to profoundly affect European politics.

Post-9/11 Afghanistan: An Alternative Critical-Theoretical Perspective

Deepshikha Shahi • Mar 26 2017 • Articles

The article aims at unfolding the genealogy of the post 9/11 Afghan crisis, providing an understanding of the temporal and spatial dimensions of social reality.

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