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The Sovereignty Dispute Over the Falkland Islands

Nov 11, 2016

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in Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, Identity Politics, International History, International Law, Latin America, Regions

The Falklands War of 1982 was the most obvious example of a dispute which had fluctuated since the 17th century, and pitched arguments of discovery against sovereignty.

Factors Behind Deteriorating Sino-Japanese Relations

Nov 1, 2016

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Gerald Sim

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Foreign Policy, Identity Politics, International History, International Security, Regions

Incidents such as territorial disputes and nationalist protests are but symptoms of deeper undercurrents at work in deteriorating Sino-Japanese relations.

Mexico’s Neoliberal Fix: U.S. Foreign Policy and the War on Drugs

Oct 19, 2016

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Constantin Gouvy

in Essays, Foreign Policy, Non-State Actors / IGOs, North America, Terrorism and Crime

Neoliberal policies of the 1980-90s in Mexico have triggered the explosion of violence caused by Drug Trafficking Organisations and that is, to this day, still present.

To What Extent Does the UK Asylum Support System Contribute to Destitution?

Sep 22, 2016

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Phoebe Green

in Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, International Law, Regions

The media gives the impression that asylum seekers are a threat to the welfare state. However, the reality is that the state is a threat to asylum seekers.

A Theoretical Analysis of Russian Foreign Policy: Changes Under Vladimir Putin

Sep 10, 2016

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Giovanni Baldoni

in Essays, Foreign Policy, Identity Politics, International History, International Law, International Security, International Theory, Non-State Actors / IGOs

Russian foreign policy is largely influenced by Putin’s desire to remain in power and the need to contain domestic restructurings through securing domestic support.

Preemptive Self-Defense, Customary International Law, and the Congolese Wars

Sep 3, 2016

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Patrick Kelly

in Africa, Essays, Foreign Policy, International Law, International Security

Preemptive self-defence was cited by Rwanda and Uganda during the two Congolese Wars, presenting some significant questions for international law.

Applying Jus Ad Bellum in Cyberspace

Sep 1, 2016

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Sophie Barnett

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security, Terrorism and Crime

Existing law governing jus ad bellum does not satisfactorily address the unique characteristics of cyber attacks.

US-China Relations in Cyberspace: The Benefits and Limits of a Realist Analysis

Aug 28, 2016

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Elizabeth Thomas

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Foreign Policy, International Law, International Security, International Theory, North America, Regions, Terrorism and Crime

Offensive realism provides a useful framework for considering the national security rivalry in cyberspace and illuminates the current security competition.

Japan: The ‘Normal’ Pacifist

Aug 21, 2016

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Tom Barber

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Foreign Policy, Global Ethics, Identity Politics, International Security, International Theory, Regions

Tokyo’s pacifism is best understood not as a capitulating monolithic anomaly, but as one enduring component of a multifaceted and eclectic strategic calculus.

The Fateful 52: How the American Media Sensationalized the Iran Hostage Crisis

Aug 20, 2016

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Monica L. Coscia

in Essays, Foreign Policy, Global Ethics, Identity Politics, International History, International Security, Middle East, Non-State Actors / IGOs, Regions, Terrorism and Crime

The US media’s generalization of the Iran hostage crisis through a liberal, secular, Western democracy lens marred Iran’s image and influenced US responses to the crisis.

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