Energy Security in Europe: How Is the EU Dealing with It?
Today, energy security is at the top of the EU agenda. The EU’s reliance on Russian gas has caused many nations to reconsider many of their energy-related policies.
The Challenges and Successes of EU Democracy Promotion Policies
The success of EU democracy promotion is contingent upon the degree of bargaining power the EU possesses vis-à-vis ‘third countries’.
Can Ukraine Learn Anything from Georgia?
As the USSR disintegrated, issues emerged over the autonomous republics of the region. The geopolitical shifts that followed allowed leaders to redesign their authority.
Problem or Solution? Russia’s Role in the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Unresolved for so many years, the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict has proved intractable. Ana Daskalova examines the role played by Russia as an external party to the conflict.
Was Britain a ‘Good International Citizen’ under the Blair Government?
Whilst it may be a stretch to call Britain a GIC under Blair, he certainly presided over a distinct change in the use of ethics and morality in FP decisions.
The Financial Crisis: Banking, Bankruptcy and the Origins of the Crash
The behaviour of banks preceding the global financial crisis must be understood in relation to the complex interdependencies between agency, institution and structure.
The Powers and Competences of the European Parliament under the Treaty of Lisbon
While the Parliament’s powers have increased considerably since 2007, the Lisbon Treaty’s aim to eradicate the democratic deficit in the European Union has not been met.
Does Successful Diplomacy Rely on ‘Ripe Moments’?
Challenging the academic consensus, the discussion and application of ripeness theory to concrete cases demonstrates the deficiency of notions of ‘ripe moments’.
A Bone in the Throat: An Analysis on the Origins of the Berlin Wall
The construction of the Berlin Wall was a product of the refugee crisis, challenges to the Khrushchev’s leadership, and the USSR’s failed diplomacy with the West.
How Has the Human Rights Regime Been Affected by 9/11 and the ‘War on Terror’?
No evidence continues to exist that states’ prioritization of security interests over international norms has disrupted the institutions of the human rights regime.
