The Persistence of the FARC in Colombia
The FARC was able to organize, survive government onslaughts, train and recruit soldiers, and fund operations because of the absence of the state from much of the Colombian countryside.
How Do Everyday Objects and Practices Relate to IPE?
Studying the aspects of everyday life creates a fresh perspective on IPE that breaks from traditional assumptions about social behavior and interactions.
One for All or All for One? Ideology and Cohesion in the IRA and PIRA
Is there a relationship between ideology and insurgent cohesion? The cases of the IRA and PIRA, the Provisional Irish Republican Army, provides an interesting insight.
Overcoming Internal Resistance Within the Military Command Structure
Successful military commanders recognize the internal resistance human interaction creates and overcome said resistance by identifying personal strengths and weaknesses.
Oppressing Islamists and Domestic Insecurity in Egypt and Tajikistan
Is the oppression of Islamists a mobilizing factor for mass mobilization against the state? The case studies of Egypt and Tajikistan provide interesting insights.
Terrorists or Freedom Fighters: A Case Study of ETA
The ETA’s armed struggle was a necessary component of retaliating against the Spanish government’s Basque oppression, and therefore, they are freedom fighters.
“The Turn of the Screw”: The Impact of Globalisation on Global Governance
Globalisation has strained the present system of global governance due to the influence of emerging economic powers and a deficit in legitimacy.
Unmasking the Colombian Peace Accord: FARC Strategy in a Never-Ending Conflict
The recent peace agreement between the Columbian government and FARC guerrillas is unlikely to end the conflict as it comes directly from the FARC strategy.
Is Ethnic Conflict Avoidable?
Until the international community prioritises human security over the security of the state, leaders will continue to avoid intervening in conflicts without individual gains.
Is China Using the AIIB to Reinvent Asian Regionalism?
China’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank will not reinvent Asian regionalism as we know it today and will instead strengthen existing regional ties.
