Diglossia and Politics in Arabic
Political actors in the Middle East use the diglossic features of Arabic to match their language to the political context, as speeches made during the Arab Spring show.
The Generational Diversity of Religious Orientations of Muslims in Britain
There are generational differences between first generation and subsequent generations of British Mulims in regards to the interplay between culture and religion.
Hezbollah: At the Crossroads of Religion and Politics
Hezbollah is at a crossroads in Syria, where its web of identities is in danger of coming undone.
Do Contemporary Practices of Schooling Reinforce Colonial Relations of Power?
Contemporary practices of schooling reflect ethnocentrism as universal truth, reinforcing power relations that resulted from colonial rule by maintaining binaries.
Can We Ever Fully Secure “My” Spaces?
The question of security is ever topical, and this essay addresses the ‘my’ of spaces and how we can conceptualise them.
Silent Birangonas: Sexual Violence, Women’s Voices and Male Conflict Narratives
The experience of Bangladesh’s Birangona women show the influence of gendered narratives of war, culture and nationalism in conflict.
What Was the Role of Ideology in Cuba’s Foreign Policy in the Angolan Civil War?
For a comprehensive understanding of the Cuban intervention in Angola, it is necessary to consider both ideological and materialistic dynamics.
A Constructivist Approach to Analysing Somalia’s State Failure
If an effective solution is to be found for Somalia’s deep problems, it needs to be consistent with the Somali identity so that Somalis can be part of a lasting solution.
An Analysis of Online Terrorist Recruiting and Propaganda Strategies
The rise to prominence of online terrorist recruitment and propaganda strategies has become a major concern of national security services worldwide.
What is the Role of Precarity in Security?
Precarity creates a grey area of uncertainty which further stimulates insecurity so its analyses contribute vastly to our understanding of current security issues.
