Simon Dalby discusses the meaning of firepower in today’s society, the impact of the climate crisis on geopolitics, and potential responses to climate change.
Serhii Plokhy’s knowledge of Ukraine’s history is evident in this account of the current conflict, but lacks engagement with Western foreign policy stances on the war.
Protests in Bosnia and Herzegovina show fundamental issues in the international efforts of peace-building and transitional justice during the post-war reconstruction period.
Zachary Lavengood explores the impact of the Arctic region’s geopolitics on current events, and the possibility of its emergence as a trade competitor for China.
Think tanks have no shortage of ideas, but for their ideas to take hold, policymakers and other leaders must have the capacity to listen.
We invite PhD / doctoral students and early career academics to prepare articles outlining novel, or under appreciated, ideas that contribute to a better understanding of international relations – with a £1000 prize.
Arvind Kumar speaks about the significance of the 2024 Indian elections, who the key political figures and parties are, class-based minor parties, and more. Available in Hindi and English.
The continuation of Latin American populism will likely produce messianic leaders characterized by beautiful promises that often do not respect the reality of things.
The Sudanese Civil War shows that mechanisms by which coups come to resemble ‘peace-inducing shocks’ are easily interrupted by ‘spoilers’ who oppose the terms of peace.
Russian narratives on Syria to justify military intervention are anti-Western, and comprise claims to legitimate counterterrorism and adherence to international law.
Türkiye demonstrates a popular desire for transformation among its citizens that could redefine the nation’s longer-term political trajectory.
Instead of relying on individual grit, determination, and immune systems to survive our perilous present, we need to value and practice interdependence.
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