Putin’s Apologists Must Face a Sobering Reality

Björn Alexander Düben • May 8 2025 • Articles

Whoever believes that Ukraine is where the Kremlin’s geopolitical and territorial ambitions end has little understanding of Russian foreign policy.

Review – Contesting Pluralism

Venkkat G. Krishnan • May 7 2025 • Features

Fisher-Onar compellingly reframes Turkish politics as ‘pluralizers’ vs. ‘anti-pluralists’, though critics warn of reasserting Western hegemonies in pluralist terms.

Thinking Global Podcast – Mark Juergensmeyer

E-International Relations • May 7 2025 • Features

Mark Juergensmeyer speaks about where religion and global politics meet, religious conflict, religious nationalism, and more.

The 2025 E-International Relations Article Award

E-International Relations • May 7 2025 • Articles

With a £1500 prize, we invite early career academics and research students to prepare articles outlining novel, or underappreciated, ideas that contribute to a better understanding of international relations.

Interview – Samuel Jardine

E-International Relations • May 5 2025 • Features

Samuel Jardine explores how frontier regions like space and the Arctic are shaping global competition — and why understanding diverse motives is key to global governance.

Opinion – Turkey’s Continuing Autocratic Turn

Bahram P. Kalviri • May 4 2025 • Articles

While Erdoğan has filled state institutions with loyalists, deeply entrenched organizations like the military are not so easily reconstituted.

Opinion – The US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in its Second Year

Julian McBride • May 4 2025 • Articles

With opportunities to expand into the technology, economic and trade sectors, Hanoi and Washington continue to grow bilateral ties.

Opinion – The Return of Erik Prince

Rishab Rathi • May 1 2025 • Articles

A recent deal between Erik Prince and the Democratic Republic of Congo has reignited global debate about the role of private military companies in fragile states.

The Ghibli Lens: When Algorithms Chase the Artist’s Spark

Carmel Maria Jose • May 1 2025 • Articles

In a world where machines can imitate everything, it is the imperfect, unpredictable spark of human intention that will keep creativity alive.

Nationalism, Populism, and Institutional Decline: The Parallel Paths of Trump and Netanyahu

Neta Oren • May 1 2025 • Articles

Israel’s experience serves as a warning of the dangers faced when democracy rapidly crumbles.

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