The European Union’s Neighbourhood Policy in Morocco and Azerbaijan
The democratisation strategy of the EU in Morocco and Azerbaijan favours the stability of existing power structures and has therefore been largely ineffective.
The Political Economy of the Cuban Reforms
Cuba, in the midst of the recent detente between Washington and Havana, will likely continue its cautious reforms towards a mixed public-private economic system.
Neoliberalism and Revolution in Egypt
Various theoretical underpinnings of neoliberal policy have created the ideal conditions and dynamics for revolution in Egypt.
The Ebola Virus Disease: Problems, Consequences, Causes, and Recommendations
While it may seem that the Ebola crisis of 2014 has subsided, it is still ongoing in various African countries and has become unprecedented in a variety of ways.
The Developing World’s Need for a Postmodern Understanding of Feminism
Liberal feminism is necessary but insufficient for redressing structural gender inequalities in the developing world, as they require instead a postmodern understanding.
The United Nation Security Council’s Continued Use of Economic Sanctions
Despite controversy, the use of economic sanctions continues to be a popular option for the UN Security Council due to the introduction of targeted sanctions in the 90’s.
Australia’s Foreign Policy Approach on Climate Change: Leader or Laggard?
Australia’s engagement with the international climate change regime highlights complex dilemmas embedded within the very nature of the issue itself.
Ethiopia: Land for Sale?
The foreign investor gains land ownership to produce and export food and biofuels while Ethiopia gains foreign capital necessary to boost its fragile economy.
The Islamic State: More than a Terrorist Group?
The Islamic State (IS) is a hybrid organization which has characteristics of various non-state actors and has signs of a nascent de facto state.
The European Security Strategy: Changing the Global Security Environment?
The CFSP’s complicated nature is the dominant problem the EU faces in its attempt to create a stronger European voice and a system of global security governance.
