Bridging International Relations and Innovation Studies: Lessons from Two Communities

Pelle Berkhout • Sep 27 2025 • Articles

Combining insights from international relations and innovation policy could offer a more holistic approach to increasing geopolitical competition.

Why Polarity Misleads: Toward a New Grammar of International Relations

Arthur Michelino • Sep 26 2025 • Articles

The appeal of polarity lies in its simplicity, but it no longer reflects the architecture of global politics.

The Ghost of Gandhi: A Hauntological Approach to Truth and Non-Violence

Astha Chadha • Sep 25 2025 • Articles

The shadow that Gandhi’s memory casts over contemporary conflicts, such as between Israel and Palestine, is a reminder that the fight for a better world is an unfinished, haunting and necessary presence.

Opinion – The West’s Role in Ukraine’s Lost Future

Ali Askerov • Sep 24 2025 • Articles

The war in Ukraine shows that the West has failed to present a decisive, unified, and sustainable strategy to defeat Russia or reshape the international order.

Opinion – When Political Fear Trumps Rights: Same-Sex Couples in Hong Kong

Ka Hang Wong • Sep 23 2025 • Articles

Political caution trumps full legal compliance, leaving ordinary residents trapped in a system that prioritizes procedure and appearances over substantive rights.

Opinion – How Europe’s Global Gateway Competes With China’s BRI

Stefan Messingschlager • Sep 22 2025 • Articles

Europe’s answer to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the Global Gateway, will never match Beijing’s firepower – and it does not need to.

Opinion – The Power and Peril of the Youth Bulge: Nepal’s Gen Z Protests

Alok Shubham • Sep 21 2025 • Articles

Nepal’s Gen Z revolution may have played out in days, but its lessons—and its aftershocks—will be felt across continents and generations.

The Hydraulic Hegemon: India’s Weaponization of Transboundary Rivers

Md Tariqul Islam Tanvir and Shafi Md Mostofa • Sep 20 2025 • Articles

Allegations of India manipulating water flows, whether through deliberate releases or other means, breach the obligation not to cause significant harm.

Opinion – Xi’s Balancing Act and the West’s India Problem

Roie Yellinek • Sep 20 2025 • Articles

Strategic patience, coupled with cultural outreach and steady cooperation, will ensure that when India decides where its future lies, the West remains its most natural partner.

Opinion – Japan’s Growing Maritime Flashpoints

Julian McBride • Sep 20 2025 • Articles

Tokyo’s increasing militarization, improved regional partnerships, and diplomatic measures will be paramount in mitigating tensions with China and Russia.

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