The United Nation Security Council’s Continued Use of Economic Sanctions
Despite controversy, the use of economic sanctions continues to be a popular option for the UN Security Council due to the introduction of targeted sanctions in the 90’s.
A Conceptual Analysis of Realism in International Political Economy
Realism is relevant in the study of IPE; however, it must be complemented with elements of other theoretical approaches to remedy several weaknesses.
Australia’s Foreign Policy Approach on Climate Change: Leader or Laggard?
Australia’s engagement with the international climate change regime highlights complex dilemmas embedded within the very nature of the issue itself.
Japanese Imperialism as a Self Defence Mechanism
Nationalism and a fear of foreign domination led Japan to pursue domestic and external reform, shun traditional Sino-centrism, and build a European-style empire in Asia.
The Islamic State: More than a Terrorist Group?
The Islamic State (IS) is a hybrid organization which has characteristics of various non-state actors and has signs of a nascent de facto state.
The Fear of Asia and Changes in Australian National Defence Policy
Australian national defence policy has consistently been founded on the fear of perceived threats to national security within the region of Asia.
One War, Many Reasons: The US Invasion of Iraq
The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the culmination of a long series of events and the product of many complex, different, and yet interrelated factors.
Subverting Sovereignty: Political Theology and the American Constitution
Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War represent a number of restraining measures on the executive that may not give him complete unilateral power in emergency situations.
Is the Security Dilemma an Inescapable Reality or Self-Fulfilling Prophecy?
The security dilemma is self-fulfilling and inescapable: states can take defensive positions to mitigate its negative effects, but this only postpones the inevitable.
Containing China? The United States in the South Pacific Since 2011
The rebalancing by the United States towards the South Pacific is less about containment and is more about competitive engagement in the region.
