Catalonian Referendum: Democracy, Legality and the EU’s Role
The Catalan elections are unlikely to resolve the conflict in Spain. But they should open room for dialogue as there is no other option that could restore legitimacy.
Insider and Outsider: Israel’s Demons in the New Millennium
As Israel consolidated its place in the Middle East, few anymore questioned its right to exist – but many questioned its right to exist within its expansionist borders.
The World Unites and Disunites: Someone Must Try to Keep It Together
If Angelina Jolie speaks for refugees, even the most hard-hearted government listens. A curious populist horizontality has come to accompany the political hierarchy of the UN.
Securitization and Elections: Speaking Security at Ballot Boxes and Beyond
Adopting securitization as a rhetorical strategy in elections, rather than the language of compromise, can give rise to potentially divisive long-term ramifications.
Review – Lupe Under the Sun
Director Rodrigo Reyes’ film portrays a realist yet dreamlike exploration of the everyday activities of an ageing undocumented Mexican labourer in the United States.
Interview – Stephen Walt
Prof. Stephen Walt discusses his current book project on the failures of American foreign policy, realist IR theory, and the nature of American political institutions.
The Imponderables of Middle Eastern Diplomacy
Unlike almost every other conflict, where borders have been inscribed in earlier agreements, those between Israel and Palestine have changed dramatically – with each change shrinking Palestine.
Strategic Narratives of the BRICS: A Visual Analysis
The formation of strategic narratives empowers the BRICS group in the battle of narratives to give meaning to the international order in a complex global media landscape.
African Diplomacy and the Development of Self-Awareness
African diplomacy has not only come of age, but brings something new of benefit to the continent and possibly to the wider world.
How to Unleash Farm Mechanisation in Africa and How to Tame it
Agricultural mechanisation has emerged as a priority on the African development agenda. It is a powerful, but double-edged sword, which must be used carefully.
