Has the Wave of Revolutions Run its Course?
Despite its usefulness, the Arendtian theory of revolution suffers through its exclusion of economic freedom, and over-focus on political freedom.
Was the ‘Oil Weapon’ Effective in Achieving the Arab States’ Goals in 1973–74?
While the Oil Weapon enjoyed some success, it was ultimately a political debacle, and few of the goals envisioned by the OAPEC states were achieved.
Political Legitimacy in Post-Tiananmen China
Tiananmen, although isolated as a catalyst for subsequent domestic reforms in China, was only one of a number of structural factors which led to the China of today.
The Asian Development State: An Evaluation
The Asian Development State emerged after WWII as an alternative and effective model of economic development when compared to the dominant US model.
Post-Communist Transitions and Military Conflict in Asia
In China, Laos, and Vietnam, the move from planned to market-oriented economies has increased free trade and diminished levels of international conflict and hostility.
Why Did the Soviet Union Invade Afghanistan in 1979?
The USSR’s invasion of Afghanistan was the result of an intertwined set of concerns and interests within Moscow, rather than socialist internationalism or prestige.
Liberalism, Neoliberalism and Corruption: a Critical Genealogy
Proponents of liberalism will usually view liberalism as anti-corruption. History suggests something more complex – liberalism’s relationship to corruption is ambiguous.
Can There be an ‘Islamic Democracy’?
Whilst there can be no universally satisfactory formulation of ‘Islamic Democracy’, there are numerous Muslim approaches to democracy (some conciliatory, others not).
In What Ways Can Neo-liberalism Be Classified as Utopian Politics?
Neo-liberalism in the self-proclaimed guise of an eutopia allows violence against other utopias, thus validating the very concerns espoused by classical liberal scholars.
Why the Military Did Not Take Over: Understanding Pakistan’s Democratic Path
Continued democracy in Pakistan is a consequence of the military deciding not to intervene, as they believe they can wield power over the weak civilian government.
