Reconsidering Dayton
The Dayton Peace Accords’ dysfunctionality does not originate in the consociational and confederal framework it proposes, but from the wider failings of external state-building projects
Making and Breaking of European Governments
Sources of government formation and stability are not limited to institutional frameworks, but are extended to the human agency of politicians and parties, as well as to economic conditions.
Chain-Ganging and the Outbreak of World War I: Causation or Coincidence?
Whilst the ‘chain-ganging’ theory can explain aspects of the outbreak of WWI, Realist scholars have over-estimated the extent to which it was the primary cause of war in Europe.
Pros and Cons of the UK-US Special Relationship
Since World War II, the United Kingdom and the United States have enjoyed an extremely close “special relationship” in the areas of military intervention, defense, and the economy.
Iran’s Rational Response For Nuclear Capability
With Israel not a member of the NPT, coupled with being labeled the greatest threat to the US, Iran is making a rational move in seeking nuclear capability to deter abroad threats.
Depleted Uranium and Its Use in Modern Warfare
Depleted uranium is often used as armor and armor-piercing ammunition in military conflict; however, it is also an extremely dangerous toxin and environmental pollutant.
Iranian-Israeli Nuclear Relations: A ‘New’ Cold War?
Could the Iranian acquisition of nuclear weapons spark an arms race in the Middle East? The Waltzian theory of Cold War nuclear relations shows that claims for a ‘new’ Cold War are insufficient.
Special Features of the International Regulation of Space
Because space attracts various states, NGOs, and private enterprises from the international system, its legal status needs to be clearly defined to make space activities more accurate and efficient for all.
Establishing Accountability for IGOs and States
By recognizing non-state actors as rights holders and duty bearers, the challenge of establishing accountability for international organizations and unrecognized states can be met.
Zionism and Arab Nationalism
Understanding the evolution of Jewish and Arab consciousness, in its emergence through a socio-political nationalism, allows for a more profound understanding of the status quo.
