Unlocking Human Capacity for Equitable Peace in an Anarchic and Hierarchical World
The future will not be written solely by generals and diplomats, it will depend on whether we can build a world that channels our passions, fears, and hopes.
Climate Justice after the ICJ: Authority, Diffusion, and State Responsibility
The International Court of Justice’s advisory opinion recognizes that inadequate climate action is not just bad policy – it may breach international law.
The IRGC at a Crossroads: Strategic Lessons from the June 2025 Israel-Iran War
Facing costs not seen since the 1980–88 war with Iraq, the conflict with Israel has reshaped the IRGC’s domestic authority and regional posture.
Why Xi, Putin and Kim on One Stage Matters
Xi, Putin, and Kim standing together at China’s Victory Day parade in Tiananmen Square captured an authoritarian convergence rooted in shared grievances and converging strategies.
EUCAP Nestor and EUFOR Chad/CAR: The EU’s Role as a Global Security Actor
From 2008 to 2014, EU security operations in Africa revealed a clash between human security principles and members’ national interests, undermining the EU’s global role.
Interview – Arshin Adib-Moghaddam
Arshin Adib-Moghaddam calls for globally rooted, justice-driven AI ethics to resist algorithmic bias and reclaim human agency in an increasingly coded world.
Reflections on Quantitative Analysis in Religion and International Relations
Quantitative analysis can reveal aspects of religion and international relations that qualitative and interpretive approaches cannot.
EU Membership for Russia: A Brief History of a Fantastical Idea
The concept of Russia joining the EU, while always unlikely, was not always unthinkable.
Opinion – What Has Trump Got Planned for Venezuela?
While Venezuela may be enmeshed in the narcotics trade, it does not constitute a threat to US national security.
The Geographic Framing of Israel
The struggle to define what kind of country Israel is and where it belongs will continue as It can be Western, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Asian, and various others.
Review – Causal Inquiry in International Relations
Humphreys and Suganami offer a rich, thoughtful critique of causal inquiry in IR, though their approach may underplay how abstract theories shape concrete explanations.
Australia’s Foreign Policy in the Trump Era: Balancing Responsiveness and Responsibility?
While parties on the left and right can openly broadcast critique or support for Trump, the governing ALP faces domestic political pressures.
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