Capitalism & Insecurity: How Promoting Western Values Fails to Create Peace
The spread of capitalism in globalisation does not spread nor create peace, but rather, creates the conditions in which conflicts, exploitation and insecurities arise.
The Fracturing of the Syrian Resistance Coalition and the Tripolar Civil War
The transformation of the Syrian Civil War from a bipolar to a tripolar conflict came from incompatible visions of Syria’s future within the Syrian Resistance Coalition.
John Mearsheimer’s Theory of Offensive Realism and the Rise of China
Lacking internal coherence, Mearsheimer’s theory ultimately fails to provide a logically consistent basis for the view that China’s rise will be unpeaceful.
Terrorism: A Definition and Analysis
An agreed definition of terrorism is needed. This definition should consider state-actors, the wider targets, and desire for behavior-motivation that underlies its motives.
Libya: The Moral Permissibility Of ‘Operation Unified Protector’
The jus ad bellum principles show that the intervention in Libya was justified, and offers an example of how to respond to the idea of civilian protection.
What Were the Causes and Consequences of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?
Even though the 1948 Arab-Israeli War resulted in Israel’s victory, it had significant consequences on the regional politics of the region, which are still visible today.
Torture and the Impact of 24 on America After 9/11
A myth of torture is represented on 24, outlining the practice as physically effective and justified to fight terrorism. This has impacted American attitudes and beliefs over time.
Japan and the Rise of China
Adjustments need to be made to Japan’s strategic policies toward China to ensure that domestic legitimacy concerns do not exploit existing pressures that would destabilise the Sino-Japanese relationship.
To What Extent Does History Determine the Foreign Policies Of the BRICS?
The BRICS today are undeniably concerned with creating multipolarity in a globalised world, but the extent to which historical conditions determine their foreign policies remains contested.
Can and Should Human Rights Be Universal?
If the international community maintains a positive role and domestic pushes for human rights are legitimised by international law, they could yet become universal.
