Discursively Constructing a Space Threat: ‘China Threat’ & U.S. Security
China’s rise in space power, and the United States’ interpretations of that rise, force us to reflect on how threats are constructed and perceived.
Why Are Elections Flashpoints for Violence & Insecurity and Can This Be Avoided?
It is crucial to sustainable peace that elections are not seen as opportunities to engage in hostile takeovers, but instead allow for peaceful power transitions.
Australian, British, and US Approaches to Countering Islamic Extremists
By comparing and analysing the counter-radicalisation strategies of the three countries, disparate approaches are revealed that all contain some degree of effectiveness.
The Securitization of the Iraqi Regime Using the Three Levels of Analysis
The three levels of analysis can explain why contention can emerge when political issues are securitized such as the securitization of the Iraqi regime and US invasion.
How has the US Intelligence Community Performed against Al-Qaeda since 1988?
Owing to its own misconceptions and those of successive executives, the US intelligence community has failed to perform to the extent of its abilities against al-Qaeda.
UNSC Resolution 1325: A Building Block for Gender Equity?
UN Resolution 1325, although not yet a complete success, can and should be used as a starting point to work for gender equity and towards a violence-free world.
George W. Bush: A Neo-Conservative?
George W. Bush’s Presidency is often asserted as a Neo-Conservative one. If this was the case, however, fundamentally different policy objectives would have been pursued.
How Should We Govern Lethal Force Short of War? An Evaluation of Jus Ad Vim
With the expansion of drone warfare the demand for a renewal of just war theory has arisen, and the framework of jus as vim may prove a viable alternative.
“The New Guantanamo”: The Psychological Impact of US Drone Strikes in Pakistan
The effects of drones beyond reducing American casualties cannot continue to be overlooked; a more comprehensive evaluation must determine their overall effectiveness.
The Russo–Georgian War and the War in Donbas: Is History Repeating Itself?
Georgia and Ukraine wars of 2008 and 2014 bear a resemblance because each was triggered primarily by Russian strategic concerns—often relating to the Black Sea.
