Contract Slavery? On the Political Economy of Domestic Work in Lebanon
The gender dimension of the political economy of foreign domestic work in Lebanon manifests itself in the first instance in an exploitative maternalistic system.
Why IR Realism Persists
IR Realism is not sufficient for understanding and explaining international politics, but its concerns with power politics in a decentralised system remain necessary.
Realism: Human Rights Foe?
Realists grow stronger when criticised on ethical grounds, because such criticism gives realism the opportunity to proclaim its alleged value-free condition.
Realism, Small States and Neutrality
For realists, neutral states can play a marginal role in the balance of power, but with the end of the Cold War there has been a lack of such a balance.
Realism and Cyber Conflict: Security in the Digital Age
Cyber domain resembles an anarchical realist world with its lack of institutional governance where states fear one another and develop their capabilities in response.
Realism and Power Transition Theory: Different Branches of the Power Tree
While realism and power transition theory are often merged together it is important to regard and embrace them as different branches of the power tree.
Interview – Ognian Zlatev
Ognian Zlatev, Head of the European Commission’s Representation in Bulgaria, discusses Bulgaria’s priorities during its six month EU Presidency and future EU enlargement.
Interview – Wojciech Lorenz
Wojciech Lorenz discusses the effect of the election of Donald Trump and events in Turkey on NATO, potential NATO enlargement and Poland’s current security situation.
What Is Sovereignty? Lessons from the UK
As Britain embarks to find a new place in the world and as other powers vow to defend their sovereignty, the world seems even more confused and the debate remains open.
Review – Global Governance and Transnationalizing Capitalist Hegemony
Taylor’s convincing new book provides a sceptical account of the rise of emerging powers and demonstrates how they are unlikely to challenge the neoliberal world order.
