EU Member States and Asylum Policy: Theoretical Approaches
Neither neo-functionalism nor liberal intergovernmentalism provides a superior explanation for why EU member states have ceded some of their sovereignty with regards to asylum policy. Ultimately it is a combination of the two theories that provides the best explanation.
The Terrestrial Parochialism of International Relations
One certain casualty of a Chinese annexation of territory on the Moon would be that students of International Relations would be compelled to abandon their parochial terrestrial perspective.
Can France and Germany Design a New European Contrat Social?
The future of Europe literally depends on the next Franco-German compromise. Europe cannot be governed by the European Central Bank.
NATO’s Chicago Summit: A Snapshot of the Alliance’s Slow-motion Overhaul
NATO’s recent Chicago Summit produced no truly historical decisions. It did what was required to keep the Alliance’s slow-motion overhaul on track, focusing on taking forward a “responsible” transition in Afghanistan and the cause of “smart” defence back home.
‘New Wars’ and Their Implications For Bosnian Statebuilding
The recent behaviour of international interveners, shaped by the erroneous theories of ‘new wars’ literature, is not useful in the establishment of a self-sustainable democracy.
Assessing Cosmopolitan Theory in World Politics
Without systematic empirical research informing normative cosmopolitan argument, the normative cosmopolitan case in world politics will not be as persuasive as it could be.
The Divisive Nature of Ethnicity in Ugandan Politics, Before and After Independence
Although ethnic divisions were substantiated in a number of different forms, ethnicity was a persistent and divisive force in Ugandan politics, both before and after independence.
Is Contemporary American Conservatism More Than Just a Reactionary Ideological Platform?
The term ‘conservative’ has been branded by politicians as a framework which allows them to peddle their political positions.
Resource Control in the Niger Delta: Conceptual Issues and Legal Realities
Resource control in the Niger Delta must be reconceptualised to recognize and give priority to its ‘local’ variant for the benefit of ordinary citizens while providing the basis to promote peaceful resolution of ‘resource control’ issues.
Cross-cultural Moral Judgement in a Globalised World
Differences in moral practices across cultures have led some to question whether there are universal moral principles or whether morality is dependent on a particular culture.
