How Can We Explain the Existence of Al-Qaeda?
The emergence of Al-Qaeda is influenced by structural factors, but it cannot operate effectively in the longer term without its principle resource – its human capital.
Rethinking North Korea: Path toward Denuclearization and Stability in East Asia
If the United States wants to see a change in North Korea behavior, the United States should pursue economic and diplomatic engagement to build an environment of trust.
Rethinking How the War on Terror Misjudges Terrorism in Liquid Modernity
Certainty seems to slip away when we are facing the decline of traditional power relations and mediating new forms of governance.
The Impact of Gush Emunim on the Social and Political Fabric of Israeli Society
While Gush Emunim may no longer exist as a movement, its ideologies remain and continue to have a severe and negative impact on Israeli society.
Revisiting the Neo-Neo Debate: NATO Involvement in the Refugee Crisis
Neorealism’s balance of threat framework and neoliberalism’s focus on issue linkages are still relevant tools to explain NATO’s current involvement in the refugee crisis.
Defending Europe Without an Army: The Potential of the Common Security Policy
The European Common Security and Defence Policy has not led to popular support for a ‘European Army’, however it offers potential civilian forms of security.
The Politics of Securitising Migration
Framing migration as a security issue enacts a conception of political community based on fear, in which belonging is determined beyond democratic political contestation.
Does the Inclusion of Women in Peace Building Processes Make a Difference?
Rather than including more women in peace-building to make positive difference to the processes and outcomes, a gender sensitive approach should be considered.
The Evolution of the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy
While it may be premature to mourn the death of CSDP, its evolution from Lisbon to Libya demonstrates how it requires a serious reappraisal of its very purpose.
Almost the Same, But Not Quite (Soft): the Duality of Russian Soft Power
Russia’s attempt to use soft power in foreign policy is both counter-hegemonic and oriented toward promoting a regional, Russo-centric hegemonic order.
