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Cosmopolitanism and Classical Realism as Morally Defensible Theories

Jul 13, 2016

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in Essays, Foreign Policy, Identity Politics, International Theory

Cosmopolitanism and Classical Realism, whilst possessing divergent perspectives towards morality, are both morally defensible theories.

Agricultural Overproduction and the Deteriorating Environment

Jul 7, 2016

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Jacqueline Dufalla

in Africa, Climate & Environment, Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, Global Ethics, Latin America, North America, Political Economy, Regions

Overproducing food, while allowing for food security, also disrupt world markets as well as causes immense environmental damage to soil and water supplies.

The Evolution of the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy

Jul 7, 2016

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Andrew Huckle

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security

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

Jun 29, 2016

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Xuan Hung Le

in Europe, Foreign Policy, Global Ethics, Identity Politics, International Security, International Theory, Regions

Russia’s attempt to use soft power in foreign policy is both counter-hegemonic and oriented toward promoting a regional, Russo-centric hegemonic order.

Neo-Nationalism in the Foreign Policy of the Putin/Medvedev Regime

Jun 22, 2016

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Christopher P. Isajiw

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, Regions

Neo-nationalist rhetoric & symbolism, especially of Russia as a great power (Velikaya Derzhava), is central to the foreign policy strategy of the Putin/Medvedev regime.

Theory-Practice Interplay of Conflict Resolution: The 2008 Russo-Georgian War

Jun 21, 2016

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Aydar Gazizullin

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, International Security, Regions

The Medvedev-Sarkozy plan failed to establish a lasting peace due to its deterministic nature. A constructivist approach might help change the attitudes of rival parties.

Why Have Iran and North Korea Had Different Nuclear Postures to Sanctions?

Jun 20, 2016

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Chan Jun Hao

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security, Middle East, Political Economy, Regions

The alternative cultures and regime types of Iran and North Korea are the main reasons behind the disparate responses to economic sanctions in the 2010s.

Why Have Resolutions of the UN General Assembly If They Are Not Legally Binding?

Jun 16, 2016

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Celine Van den Rul

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International History, International Law, International Theory, Political Economy

Even though UNGA resolutions enjoy a limited legal status, they have a powerful symbolic and political impact, and they help influence contemporary international law.

The US Invasion of Iraq: Marxist and Defensive Realist Perspectives

May 30, 2016

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Benjamin Blackstone

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International History, International Security, International Theory, Middle East, North America, Regions, Terrorism and Crime

While Marxism attacks the United States for its greedy intentions in invading Iraq, defensive realism explains why it invaded due to its role as the global superpower.

The Myth of Soft Power in Asia

May 24, 2016

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Eunsun Chang and Nagyon Kim

in Africa, Asia/Pacific, Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, Identity Politics, International Theory, Non-State Actors / IGOs, North America, Regions

Soft power, unless blended appropriately with hard power, cannot insert influence in international relations and serve as an effective diplomatic tool.

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