A Strategic Playground: What Are Russia’s Interests in Post-9/11 Central Asia?
Moscow’s hegemonic aspirations in Central Asia have led to a complex strategy involving dilution of American presence in the region and limited cooperation with China.
How Effective Is the SCO as a Tool for Chinese Foreign Policy?
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation is the best way forward for Chinese foreign policy, but the risk of competition or conflict between China and Russia remains.
Were Fukuyama, Mearsheimer or Huntington Right about the Post-Cold War Era?
The prospective claims made by Fukuyama, Mearsheimer and Huntington are insufficient to adequately describe post-Cold War international relations.
Globalisation, Agency, Theory: A Critical Analysis of Marxism in Light of Brexit
Despite an increasing degree of economic integration, Marxist theory must consider geopolitical competition in the relationship between capitalism and the state system.
Terrorism and Counterterrorism: French Policy after the 2015 Attacks
The counter-terrorism measures implemented by the French Government after the 2015 attacks have largely failed to meet the challenges of current international terrorism.
Composing Compositeness: Examining EU Defining Actor Aspect in Russia Relations
The ‘Christmas Tree’ metaphor best describes the EU’s Russia policy, as certain mechanisms to manage external affairs represent obstacles to a unitary strategy.
‘Fascisti del Terzo Millennio? No, solo Fascisti’: The Politics of CasaPound
Despite some perceptions that the political party CasaPound only selectively invokes fascist ideology, the organization fully adheres to traditional fascist doctrine.
Is Nationalism Inherently Violent?
Though nationalism by itself may not cause violence, it represents a factor in many inter-communal conflicts and is thus of great importance to international relations.
The Rigidity of the Russian Partial Reform Equilibrium
The Russian partial reform equilibrium is sustained by an executive seeking stability, a group of transient winners taking advantage of concentrated streams of rent and a rent-neutral sector of public and business life.
Brexit and Beyond: How Security Threats are Constructed
Through speaking security, relevant actors enhanced the threat posed by migration, minorities, and terrorism.
