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Australian, British, and US Approaches to Countering Islamic Extremists

Jun 4, 2015

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in Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, International Security, Middle East, North America, Regions, Terrorism and Crime

By comparing and analysing the counter-radicalisation strategies of the three countries, disparate approaches are revealed that all contain some degree of effectiveness.

A Social Constructivist’s Explanation of the Iranian Revolution

Jun 3, 2015

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Iqbal Fatkhi

in Essays, Identity Politics, International Theory, Middle East, Regions

The extent to which social forces influenced the overhaul of Iranian society presents an advantageous case study which social constructivism can explain.

How Understanding Emotions in IR Can Help Explain Anti-Americanism

Jun 2, 2015

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Kahlia Vandyk

in Essays, Foreign Policy, Identity Politics, International Theory, North America, Regions

Negative attitudes towards the United States are generally specific to foreign policy choices rather than a broader statement about American culture or society.

The Securitization of the Iraqi Regime Using the Three Levels of Analysis

Jun 1, 2015

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Dana Shamlawi

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security, International Theory, Middle East, North America, Regions

The three levels of analysis can explain why contention can emerge when political issues are securitized such as the securitization of the Iraqi regime and US invasion.

How has the US Intelligence Community Performed against Al-Qaeda since 1988?

Jun 1, 2015

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Lucie Parker

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International History, International Security, Middle East, Regions, Terrorism and Crime

Owing to its own misconceptions and those of successive executives, the US intelligence community has failed to perform to the extent of its abilities against al-Qaeda.

Friendship and International Relations

May 29, 2015

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Leonard Schuette

in Essays, Europe, Global Ethics, International History, International Theory, Regions

Although states can construct meaningful bonds between each other, these are better conceptualised as partnerships, not friendships. State relations are not friendships.

A Poststructuralist Perspective on R2P as a Response to Kofi Annan’s Question

May 29, 2015

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Sofia Bianchini

in Africa, Essays, Europe, Global Ethics, International History, International Law, International Theory, Regions

Addressing Kofi Annan’s question in traditional Liberal terms is but one way, of many, to phrase the Responsibility to Protect debate.

Mapping Postcolonial Ireland: The Political Geography of Friel’s ‘Translations’

May 29, 2015

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Gah-Kai Leung

in Essays, Europe, International History, International Theory, Regions

Geographical knowledge can be politicized, such that maps are techniques of power, representing a manipulated and politically-charged discourse about the world.

UNSC Resolution 1325: A Building Block for Gender Equity?

May 29, 2015

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Andreas Fabian

in Africa, Essays, Identity Politics, International History, International Law, International Security, International Theory, Non-State Actors / IGOs, Political Economy, Regions

UN Resolution 1325, although not yet a complete success, can and should be used as a starting point to work for gender equity and towards a violence-free world.

Europe as a Normative Power on Climate Change? The EU’s Engagement with China

May 27, 2015

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Yan Shaohua

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, International Theory, Non-State Actors / IGOs, Political Economy, Regions

By examining the European Union’s engagement with China on climate change, the EU could arguably be a credible normative power on climate change policy.

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