Virtual Invasion: ‘Just War’ and Orientalism in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
The latest game in the Call of Duty franchise is shown to rely on Orientalist caricatures, skewed perceptions of violence, and a narrative of ‘Western’ righteousness.
‘Drone Vision’: Precision Ethics Theory and the Royal Air Force’s use of Drones
‘Drone vision’ leads us to ask if drone pilots can make correct and accurate decisions in order to prevent the deaths of non-combatants.
Israel-Palestine and the EU’s New ‘Language of Power’ – Plus Ça Change?
For the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is argued that Josep Borrell pay attention to discursive and social factors in the EU’s long-standing foreign policy commitment.
Women at War in the Middle East: Gendered Dynamics of ISIS and the Kurdish YPJ
A gendered lens on women’s participation in the Syrian conflict highlights factors crucial to understanding the full scope of violence in Middle Eastern politics.
The Barriers and Weaknesses of Kofi Annan’s Mediation Efforts in Syria
Despite the failure of the former UN Secretary-General’s efforts in Syria, his work acts as a timeless basis for understanding how mediation efforts can fail.
Overcoming Empire’s Seduction: Decolonizing International Relations
Post-colonial theory challenges the validity of knowledge on former colonial societies, but is often accused of being deconstructive at the expense of a practical focus.
What American and European Scholarship on the Iranian Revolution Has Omitted
Most accounts fail to provide an all-encompassing explanation of the revolution, however each contributes one piece of the puzzle.
Can Islamist Movements Be Moderated Through Political Participation?
The internal power structures and dynamics of the Islamic movements determine their responses to the political opportunities and obstacles faced upon inclusion.
ISIS, Radicalization and the Gendered Online Jihad
Female foreign recruits to ISIS are an important, though often-ignored, part of the organization. All ISIS recruits contribute to state-building in gendered ways.
TRIPS-Plus Provisions and the Access to HIV Treatments in Developing Countries
The inclusion of TRIPS-Plus provisions in recent trade agreements limits the ability of developing countries to obtain medicines needed to face the HIV epidemic.
