The European Space Policy: A Security Policy in Disguise
The evolution of the CSDP in the aftermath of the Saint Malo summit marks the starting point for the establishment of a shared security understanding of the EU member states.
Congo in Context
Holding governments to account, not only for colonial legacies, but for the continued indirect imperialism currently being imposed on the people of Congo, is the only way justice and autonomy for the region and its people can be achieved.
The Future of the Asia-Pacific Region: Implications for Australia
The current re-balancing of the Asia-Pacific is being driven by the shifting nature of the power ratio between the US and China, and by definition an equilibrium will eventually arise.
LGBT Rights in Turkey: The Long Road To Tolerance
Turkish society’s attitude towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals is challenging. Although the current picture is bleak, LGBT activists and their allies are working hard to make Turkey a more tolerant place.
Why the U.S Dropped the Atomic Bomb in 1945
Revisionism, by focusing on the U.S.’s use of offensive military capabilities to confront the Soviet Union’s increase in threat, offers the most telling explanation.
2012 Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine: Balancing on the Edge
The 2012 elections showed that Ukraine’s ruling party blatantly facilitated the change in the laws and regulations in its favor. Yet, domestic democratic elements exist and are gaining strength.
Edited Collection – South Sudan’s Independence
This compendium explores South Sudan’s secession, the broader conceptual issues of state building, international development & conflict resolution.
The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Barnett Formula
The Barnett formula, a widely used tool for determining public expenditure in Scotland in the past, is now used in devolved governments such as Wales.
Approaching International Hunger
Hunger is much more than just a physical bodily condition, and therefore food aid cannot be fully understood without a focus on hunger’s human aspects.
The Future of Killer Robots: Are We Really Losing Humanity?
We cannot unmake the drone any more than we can unmake the nuclear bomb. They both sit in the world as technological anchors and lock-in a trajectory few of us can change.
