Why International Relations Theory Needs Bourdieu
We already have Althusser, Foucault and Derrida. Do we need Pierre Bourdieu? In short, yes. Bourdieu’s sociology provides us with an opportunity to think in ways not currently offered.
Defining Mexico’s Zapatista Army of National Liberation
The Zapatistas are arguably the first localist group that has emerged in Latin America and it is debatable whether the same types of conditions that fomented their appearance and durability can be duplicated in other regional states.
Is Ethnic Conflict Rational
Ethnic conflict can be explained as rational using a combination of rational-choice theory and interpretivism. Viewed through this lens, the meaning of ethnic conflict within the context of the politics of culture and transition.
Is the Independence Issue Back on the Agenda in Quebec?
Quebecers may be hesitant to accept complete independence for Quebec. But even if Quebec sovereignty is currently not the vibrant force that it used to be, the larger question of Quebec’s place in the Canadian federation remains unresolved.
Anticipating a Romney Foreign Policy
The combination of domestic politics in the US and abroad may limit Romney’s ability to bring about real change in foreign policy. In this his fate may be strikingly similar to that of Obama.
U.S. Foreign Policy and Russia: The Role of Internal Debates and Politics
Imagining a great power-focused, cooperative strategy between the U.S. and Russia will only be possible if internal political debates in the U.S. create an environment for it to develop.
Democratic Agonism: Conflict and Contestation in Divided Societies
By choosing to ignore an agonistic approach, democratic politics in Turkey has in fact exacerbated the antagonistic potential existing in society.
Climate Change Policy Analysis
The United States will face considerable challenges in reducing the impact of climate change without robust legislation and a political commitment to the issue.
Is New Public Management Irrelevant to Developing Countries?
NPM is generally an effective replacement for the traditional administration model, but it is not necessarily suitable for all countries around the world.
The Social in the Global: Social Theory, Governmentality and Global Politics
The ‘global’ is a fabrication. However, we should be interested in the idea of the global from the point of view of the governable space that contemporary social theory helps to construct.
