Constructing ‘Terrorism’: Contradictory Discourses of the Reagan Years
The discourse on ‘terrorism’ has always been, full of contradictions and inconsistencies. Its central normative claim remains as untenable today as it was in the 1980s.
Review – Norms Without the Great Powers
Adam Bower’s important book makes a valuable contribution to constructivist scholarship and particularly its study of the role of law in international relations.
Realism: Tragedy, Power and the Refugee Crisis
Realism does not provide a one-stop solution to the refugee crisis, but it acts as a critical corrective to political discourses that securitise refugees.
Realism, Post-Realism and ISIS
ISIS has revealed that a productive stability probably needs more than the brokering of existing national interests by outside powers and local elites.
Trump’s Jerusalem Decision: A US Policy Perspective
Trump’s move will certainly not help solve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. More notably, it perhaps only signals a further American retreat from multilateral engagement.
The Past, Present and Future of Realism
The inability of structural realist theories to shed light on international relations will continue as long as unipolarity ensues. Thus, new theories need to be developed.
When Hard Power Shrinks: The Midlife Crisis of Realism
Despite significant amendments, realism still suffers from empirical inconsistency. The reason is straightforward: its fundamental principles of power never change.
Review – Four Futures: Life After Capitalism
Peter Frase’s book illuminates the potential effects of robotization and climate change on a post-capitalist future and the institutional structures that might emerge.
The Practice of Realism in International Relations
Realism’s wisdom ensures that it not only remains a cornerstone of IR theory, but also thrives in the broader fields of political studies and political theory.
Open Access Book – Realism in Practice: An Appraisal
A diverse range of authors seek to define the conceptual aspects of realism and establish whether the tradition still provides the necessary conceptual tools to scholars.
