Gendered Perspectives and Nuclear Disarmament
The inclusion of gendered perspectives in security issues is essential and may even provide an impetus for total nuclear disarmament.
The Spread of Islamic Terror in the Contemporary World
The crux of the spread of terrorism lies individual leaders being able to anchor terrorist groups in weak states and use modern communication technologies effectively.
Mass Atrocities and Western Imperialism: Evaluating “Responsibility to Protect”
The Responsibility to Protect doctrine has largely failed to effectively end violence against civilians because of its status as a mechanism of humanitarian imperialism.
How Does Hegemonic Masculinity Influence Wartime Sexual Violence?
This student essay aims to illustrate how hegemonic masculinity is constructed, maintained and legitimated through the practice of sexual violence.
Security as a Normative Issue: Ethical Responsibility and the Copenhagen School
The securitization process depends on the legitimacy of the securitizing actor and the acceptance of a threat by the intended audience.
Re-Framing Gender Relations in Conflict Settings: UNSCR 1325 in Sierra Leone
Despite its operationalization as a National Action Plan, UNSCR 1325 has not yet sufficiently transformed women’s political representation in post-conflict Sierra Leone.
The Absence of Methodology in Securitisation Theory
A focus on scientific ontological debates and an ambiguous theoretical conceptualisation of security prohibits the development of a consistent methodology in securitisation theory.
How National Identity Influences US Foreign Policy
American exceptionalism drives the United States to believe that it is legitimate in all of its foreign policy actions and that its intentions are above reproach.
The Invisible Army: Explaining Private Military and Security Companies
Recent US administrations, specifically under President Obama, continued to make private military and security companies part and parcel of their military efforts abroad.
Is the Feminine Changing in Relation to War?
By occupying perpetual states of contestation, the gender codes of femininity and masculinity have always been changing in relation to war.
