From the Peloponnesian Wars to the War on Terror, the brutal act of war itself has been packaged by all as a fight over what it means to be civilised.
Blair’s Britain was more of a ‘good enough international citizen’ than a ‘good international citizen’ owing to the disparity between its foreign policy-making rhetoric and its policy actions
The EU’s interests in Central Asia are best served through cooperation with Gazprom rather than competition.
History, because of the authority with which it is bestowed, is of particular utility for political agents. Invoking the past is a way of evidencing the circumstances of the present.
History is not only written by the victors but also rewritten, time and time again. A look at a few exemplifying events in the history of Ireland demonstrates how this process can occur.
Far from being the devil’s literal advocate for immorality, Machiavelli was an apostle for a superior morality of prudence that trumps all other conceptions of morality
The concept of strategic culture is highly useful for explaining the diverging security policies and practices of European states, as it provides a reason why strategic behavior is resistant to change.
The collapse of the USSR was almost entirely based on the ‘regime implosion’ within the CPSU which was ill-prepared for newly introduced reforms and their consequences.
The US and EU’s foreign policies towards the Middle East and North Africa are certainly influenced by the Arab Spring. Indeed, the changes taking place in the Arab world must be handled carefully by these powerful actors.
Gorbachev’s restructuring of the Soviet Union was never designed to create a democratic state. The August Coup of 1991 revealed the fierce conservative resistance he faced throughout his reforms.
Before you download your free e-book, please consider donating to support open access publishing.
E-IR is an independent non-profit publisher run by an all volunteer team. Your donations allow us to invest in new open access titles and pay our bandwidth bills to ensure we keep our existing titles free to view. Any amount, in any currency, is appreciated. Many thanks!
Donations are voluntary and not required to download the e-book - your link to download is below.
