An Examination of Decisions to Intervene in Libya and Syria
The crises in Libya and Syria, whilst similar in nature, have elicited very different reactions from the international community over the past year.
Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency: Competing Approaches to Anti-Terrorism
When comparing the approaches of COIN and CT to actors, grievances and legitimacy, it is clear that the two are not complementary.
Should Politics and Religion be Kept Separate?
Many key liberals in political history put forward a strong argument for the separation of religion and politics and many Western countries today abide by this notion.
The Arab Spring and a Liberal Analysis of US and EU Foreign Policies
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.
The Causes of the Iraq War: Implications for Morgenthau, Wendt, and Waltz
Some classical realist and constructivist principles allow us to make sense of the Iraq war, but a neorealist fixation on the distribution of material capabilities does not.
Flight of the Drone: Geopolitical Analysis of Drone Warfare over the Gaza Strip
This paper critically analyses how the Hermes 450 and UCAVs as objects project political power in territorial conflicts and disputes.
The Essentially Misunderstood Nature of Political Islam
This essay rejects the notion that Islam is radical and suggests that portraying it as such is a direct consequence of America’s misconceptions about the scope and reach of Islamic values.
A Critical Analysis of Civil-Military Cooperation in Post-Taliban Afghanistan
Humanitarian NGO’s are suffering from a deficient civil-military cooperation approach caused by the enormous engagement of the military in relief operations.
‘Moralization’ of Technologies – Military Drones: A Case Study
It is of utmost importance that we design military robots with human priorities in mind and promote more ethical behavior on the remote battlefield.
State Competition and the Global Politics of Energy
The case of the US shows that, although markets are important, state competition plays a vital and influential role in the global politics of energy.
