Does “New” Warfare Result in the Othering of Violent Conflict?
Through the “othering” process, a new wars approach to conflict constructs a justification for western intervention.
Under What Circumstances is it Legitimate for Politicians to Lie?
The context of modern political life sometimes requires democratically elected politicians to lie to safeguard the greater good of the people.
Are Failed African States a Threat to the Western World?
Whether a state is failing is not a defining factor for whether the West perceives a situation as a security threat, leading to the question of if the failed state is an appropriate framework for addressing them.
Globalization Does Not Entail the Weakening of the Liberal State
The importance of national governments in formulating social and economic programmes is not necessarily undermined by the global market.
The Cuban Missile Crisis and the Deterrence Value of Nuclear Weapons
The peaceful resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis was not determined by nuclear weapons. Their use in preventing great power war, therefore, must be viewed as limited.
Conflict in the Post-Soviet Caucasus
Examining Soviet ethno-federalism, economic factors, a tradition of governance, and the role of religion, what was the nature of violence and conflict in Georgia?
Chinese Nationalism and Foreign Policy: A Cause for Concern or Patriot Games?
Chinese patriotism, or nationalism, will very much remain what outside observers decide to make of it, and cognizant of this, Western policy should not seek to create a realist self-fulfilling prophecy.
The Iranian Nuclear Program: Realist vs. Constructivist Models
The isolation and resistance Iran has faced in pursuing its nuclear program serves as a handicap to achieving many long-term foreign policy objectives.
Why are Regimes and Regime Theory Accepted by Realists and Liberals?
Regimes gained popularity during the 20th century as states began to increasingly get involved in international agreements and rules.
U.S. Propaganda and the Cultural Cold War
The efficacy of Western Cold War propaganda has been overstated. Interestingly, the private sector had often undermined the coherence and attractiveness of the U.S. propaganda programme’s message.
