A Critical Evaluation of Poststructuralism’s Contribution to Security
Poststructuralism’s contribution to security lies within its scope to critique and question, exploring areas that other schools of thought dare not tread.
One for All or All for One? Ideology and Cohesion in the IRA and PIRA
Is there a relationship between ideology and insurgent cohesion? The cases of the IRA and PIRA, the Provisional Irish Republican Army, provides an interesting insight.
Overcoming Internal Resistance Within the Military Command Structure
Successful military commanders recognize the internal resistance human interaction creates and overcome said resistance by identifying personal strengths and weaknesses.
Do Gender Minorities Belong in the Military?
Trans people are included in the military by their willingness to reinforce the binary narrative structures of women as “beautiful souls” and men as “citizen protectors”.
The Depiction of Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier and How It Hinders Action
Framing climate change as a security threat has little potential to combat the effects of climate change correctly while supporting climate action.
Cybersecurity: A National Security Issue?
Cybersecurity is a crucial national security issue that must be governed through an approach that combines relevant technical aspects with insights from the humanities.
Has Critical Security Studies Run Out of Steam?
CSS’ focus on a normative theory of security has resulted in theoretical inaccuracies and a wide range of criticisms due to its apparent liberal view of progress.
Oppressing Islamists and Domestic Insecurity in Egypt and Tajikistan
Is the oppression of Islamists a mobilizing factor for mass mobilization against the state? The case studies of Egypt and Tajikistan provide interesting insights.
Promoting Democracy in Serbia — The Limits of EU Conditionality
Despite the EU’s use of conditionality, Serbia remains far from constituting a consolidated democracy, and recent trends suggest it may be backsliding.
Unmasking the Colombian Peace Accord: FARC Strategy in a Never-Ending Conflict
The recent peace agreement between the Columbian government and FARC guerrillas is unlikely to end the conflict as it comes directly from the FARC strategy.
