Is the Military a Masculinised Expression of Society?
The military is representative of an international political landscape in which masculinity is considered natural and superior to feminine traits.
Visceralities of the Border: Contemporary Border Regimes in a Globalised World
Inverting the premise of the borderless capitalist landscape, it is argued that the border is constitutive of capitalism and at the heart of social life today.
Harnessing Alterity to Address the Obstacles of the Democratic Peace Theory
Democratic Peace Theory is challenged in this essay, specifically examining whether democracy is the only route to peace.
The Energy Relationship Between Russia and the European Union
The EU-Russia energy relationship resembles an uneasy marriage. Both parties want to exit in the long run, but remain bound to one another for the immediate future.
Has the US Learned from Its Experience in the Vietnam War?
Successive administrations have failed to draw lessons from US involvement in Vietnam. This has proved detrimental to recent international interventions.
Misreading Clausewitz: The Enduring Relevance of On War
Criticism of Clausewitz is based on a fundamental misreading of Clausewitz’s theory of war and the philosophical framework in which it is set.
Is Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations” a Self-fulfilled Prophecy?
Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations,” though fraught with polarizing opinions, still has relevance to contemporary policies and politics.
To What Extent Has China’s Security Policy Evolved in Sub-saharan Africa?
China’s security policy toward Sub-Saharan Africa has grown more interventionist as its economic ties deepen and its desire to protect Chinese citizens abroad increases.
EU Foreign Policy in East Asia: EU-Japan Relations and the Rise of China
While Japan and the EU are allies who emphasize liberal values in their foreign policy, geopolitical concerns have prevented them from agreeing on a China policy.
The Dangers of Securitizing Health
Securitization can be a beneficial strategy for policy makers in global health but its Eurocentric nature creates a binary between the West and developing states.
