The Challenges of British Counterinsurgency in Helmand – Why did it go so Wrong?
Britain exhibited a lack of adhesion to the rules and maxims posited by classical COIN theory and subsequently faced many challenges.
Syrian Refugee Women in Lebanon: Gendering Violence through Johan Galtung
By utilising gender as a key conceptual tool of analysis, different dimensions of the impact of the Syrian conflict on displaced populations can be examined.
Legitimacy and the US-led Invasion of Iraq
The existence of legitimate norms & principles within international society did, in fact, exert influence over the US’ behaviour in its 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Why Did the Soviet Union Invade Afghanistan in 1979?
The USSR’s invasion of Afghanistan was the result of an intertwined set of concerns and interests within Moscow, rather than socialist internationalism or prestige.
Neoliberal Globalisation and the “Arab Spring”; One Facet of a Global Movement?
The movements of 2011 were motivated by multiple grievances, but the common underlying factors were socioeconomic grievances and a rejection of the neoliberal program.
Food Insecurity and Unrest in the Arab Spring
Rapidly rising international food prices caused the urban middle class to experience acute food insecurity, which is linked to the unrest resulting in the Arab Spring.
Are Economic Sanctions a Viable Strategy for Coercing Another State?
Economic sanctions fail in most of their major ambitions, and their ethical justifications are based on a distorted form of consequentialist ethics.
The Iranian Nuclear programme: Impact on Regional Stability and Security
Deterrence theory is not compelling when applied to Iran and the Middle East: an Iranian nuclear weapon would destabilize the region and lead to proliferation and war.
Why the Military Did Not Take Over: Understanding Pakistan’s Democratic Path
Continued democracy in Pakistan is a consequence of the military deciding not to intervene, as they believe they can wield power over the weak civilian government.
Does the State Always Precede the Nation in the Middle East & North Africa?
Taking Turkey and Egypt as two conflicting examples, the issue of whether the state precedes the nation is illuminated in its multi-varied and complex nature.
