National Imprint in IR Theory: The Global and the Exceptional of the ‘Russian Idea’
Taking civilizational diversity seriously requires recognition that the global does not exist except as a constant interaction between various local communities.
United Moderate Religion vs. Secular and Religious Extremes?
One can avoid the pitfalls of religion by acknowledging its importance at the macro-level for the greater good of national unity across a plural U.S. social fabric.
Interview – Jasmin Mujanović
Jasmin Mujanović explores political developments in the Western Balkans, including the Bosnian elections, nationalism, democratic backsliding and potential EU integration.
Interview – Stephen Zunes
Stephen Zunes outlines the situation in Western Sahara, as well as the rationale and consequences of US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty.
Review – Nationalisms in International Politics
Kathleen Powers provides a timely overview of the different types of nationalism and their impact, but the theoretical framework and proposed binaries remain problematic.
The ‘Erasure of Nationalism’ and International Relations
Nationalism has been fundamental in structuring the international system, and continues to change and transform it today.
Opinion – The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on European Nationalism
A revival of nationalism across Europe is a scenario that should not be excluded, especially if the economy deteriorates and insecurity increases.
Interview – Jason Dittmer
Jason Dittmer discusses what the discipline of Geography can bring to IR, the relationship between popular culture and International Relations, and media as a vessel for nationalism.
Review – Embattled Dreamlands: The Politics of Contesting Armenian, Kurdish and Turkish Memory
Leupold deals with the complex relationships between Armenians, Kurds and Turks, uncovering the nuances of memory, nationalism and conflict.
What Benedict Anderson Doesn’t Understand about the Imagination
Let us accept that nations are imagined, but let us see if we can provide a better account of how imagination works. Rethinking the imagination, we have to rethink nationalism.
