The average person knows little or nothing about IR’s issues. This lack of relevance suggests that the discipline should be more self-critical. The next stage in IR’s development should not be theoretical – but attitudinal.
The lessons of the AKP’s development serve as an appealing model for the West interested in reproducing neoliberalism, as well as for Islamic actors who wish to consolidate by mobilizing a societal alliance against the forces of the old regime.
The Muslim Brotherhood’s ability to maintain power will depend upon their ability to prove themselves to voters and make significant strides that reflect not only the aims of the party, but also the demands of the revolution and the will of the people.
There is little reason to expect that African societies will mobilize to overthrow their corrupt governments anytime soon. At least five reasons conspire against any popular African revolutions.
In modern times the transforming of a country into a great power has traditionally coincided with the development of a powerful navy. Both India and China are progressing towards this end.
Sustained pressure on government and an increasing number of women in the Foreign Service provides support to the claim that feminism has influenced Icelandic foreign policy.
Racism works hand-in-hand with international rivalries and tensions to generate media firestorms. In this respect, the Olympic industry’s reliance on rhetoric of international peace and friendship has long lacked any credibility.
The failure to distinguish between sovereign and non-sovereign economies has corrupted IMF policy advice. Reform remains problematic due to the dominance of neo-liberal ideals in the Fund.
Russia’s decision to join the WTO is motivated by political interest as much as by economic calculation. The WTO’s record with inducing rule compliance, even by powerful members, presents optimism that Russia will play by the rules.
To some, the Arctic represents the unknown, new opportunities, and the future; to others, the Arctic represents little more than a barren and frozen region that matters little in the grand scheme of world affairs.
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