The State of the Art of the English School
The English School has resisted well to criticism and calls for closure over the years, refining some of its under-specified aspects without losing its central identity.
New Atheists on the Paris Attacks: Reactionaries or Progressive Iconoclasts?
Whilst the new atheism continues to be politically provocative, the temptation to box the phenomenon into established ideological categories should perhaps be resisted.
Behemoth vs. Leviathan: RIP R2P?
Ten years after its birth, R2P is dying, falling prey to its own antinomies: It has promised Locke, prescribed Leviathan, and practiced Behemoth.
An Introduction to the English School of International Relations
Due to its pluralistic model, the English School represents a coherent and advantageous method for achieving a broad and complex understanding of international political issues.
The Future of Islamic State Systems in Light of Rising Sectarian Tensions
Violence in the Islamic World is not principally attributable to religion, though its increasing salience fosters conditions for sectarian conflict.
The Domestic Foundations of Dollar Domination
Domestic owners of public debt pressure governments to maintain fiscal credibility which bolsters the appeal of Treasuries in the eyes of their foreign counterparts.
Fortress Europe? Porous Borders and EU Dependence on Neighbour Countries
EU borders cannot be understood without understanding the relations with its neighbours and the stability in its borderlands. The image of Fortress Europe is too naïve.
Religious Movements and Religion’s Contribution to Global Civil Society
Religious traditions have withstood the test of time and respond to the inner lives of believers. It is unlikely that they will disappear any time soon.
Technological Innovation and Diffusion: Consequences for IR
Humanity is increasingly going to be faced with technological changes that challenge politics and law at every level. It is unclear whether existing institutions will be able to cope.
Paris COP21 Climate Agreement is Bound to Nothing: What is the Solution?
The Paris COP21 climate agreement is empty of action. This could be the biggest failure of the global climate negotiations in their 21 years of existence.
