Bridge No More? Turkish Public Diplomacy and Branding under the AKP Government
In order to better communicate with the rest of the world regardless of their religious affiliations and establish a stable identity, Turkey should focus on institutionalizing its public diplomacy attempts and should soften its anger-driven rhetorical style.
‘Operation Artemis’: The efficiency of EU peacekeeping in The Congo
Operation Artemis illustrates that the EU has the capabilities to successfully execute mandates, if the EU member states are willing and agree upon foreign policy actions.
The Global Relevance of Classical Counterinsurgency Strategy
The local roots of insurgency mean that properly applied classical counterinsurgency principles can effectively de-oxygenate the local environment that the global insurgent inhabits.
Are Human Rights Universal?
As has been seen in Latin America, human rights violations are neither formulaic nor predictable. They are far from universal, as their accessibility is currently limited. Nations must accept their moral obligations to promote human rights.
A Critical Perspective on Volunteer Tourism and Development
Though volunteer tourism has come under increasing scrutiny from critical scholarship, it has the potential for positive and enduring change in regards to development and poverty.
The Gradual Tilt to Asia: Cause for Re-Defining Saudi Arabia’s Regional Environment?
By promoting and continuing to dominate the sub-regionalisation of Middle East foreign policy through a more integrated and assertive GCC, Saudi Arabia could stand itself in good stead to gain from a tilt to Asia.
To What Extent is Britain Post-Colonial?
The British majority is anti-colonial rather than post-colonial, while the elites remain dangerously wedded to colonial era values and appear to believe that with this outlook Britain can be made great again.
Is an Ethical Foreign Policy Good Domestic Politics for a Governing Party?
Ethical foreign policy has been set up and practised in an overly-ambitious way which has caused the public to hold disproportionate expectations towards the governing party.
UNSCR 1325 in Northern Ireland: Opportunities, Challenges and Complexities
The unique positioning of Northern Ireland brings to light both the challenges and the innovation potential arising out of implementation processes of UNSCR 1325 at the official state and the community levels.
Considering YouTube Diplomacy
The differences in Western and Arab reactions to the Innocence of Muslims video clip cannot be reconciled. A cultural détente is our best hope. YouTube diplomacy is now an issue that all nations must address.
