Why is Intelligence Sometimes Controversial in Democratic States?
Exactly how accountable are intelligence agencies and to whom? Before the 1970’s many intelligence services acted by executive decree and there was very little in the way of legislature involvement.
The Case for Nationalism in the Demise of the Soviet Union
While economic and ideological failure played as important role in delegitimising Soviet control, nationalism was the defining feature of the collapse of the Soviet Empire in Eastern Europe.
Is “Multi-Level Governance” a Victim of Conceptual Overstretch?
The basic premise of MLG is that European integration has taken exclusive power away from the state and spliced it up amongst supranational and subnational actors.
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.
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?
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.
Lisbon Treaty in Focus: A Poorer Substitute for the Former Constitutional Treaty?
The Lisbon Treaty is an optimum substitute for the Constitutional Treaty as it endeavours to combine closer integration with a sophistication of the EU’s supra-national order.
An Ethical Analysis of the Modern Sanctions Regime Against Iran
In order to avoid tensions boiling over and possibly leading to violent military action, the US, UN, and EU need to work with Iran so as to ensure a peaceful nuclear program.
The Significance of the 2009 Lisbon Treaty for the Working of the European Union
Although very advanced in the process, today we can still see that the creating and perfecting of the European Union remains on the agenda.
