Western Military Intervention in Somalia: The Correct Approach
As dark as the past two decades for Somalia have been, the stability and development coupled with the demise of Al Shabab and a concerted attack on Somali piracy point to a brighter future.
Critiquing the Colour Blind Stance on Racial Politics in New Zealand
In our allegedly ‘post-race’ society, there is growing consensus that the political approach to achieving racial equality should be distinctively colour blind.
Review – The Future of Power
Nye offers an intriguing analysis of the changing nature of power and how new geopolitical and economic trends will alter world politics in the coming years.
Consumer Activism: Reinforcing Moral Identity through Fair Trade Coffee
A consumer’s choice is not limited to quality alone. A consumer activist can strengthen his or her moral identity by buying fair trade goods.
What is the Best Way to Deal With Former Combatants in Order to Ensure Peace?
Comprehensive reintegration processes are the most advantageous way to deal with former combatants to ensure lasting peace.
The Legacy of Communism in CEE
No culture or society can escape the 1989 revolutions; they marked a distinct caesura in International Relations. The states that emerged had to deal with unique circumstances, being geographically located in Europe but politically worlds apart.
The ‘Missing’ Men of International Relations
It is rather rare for international relations to be seen from a gender perspective. Just as the state is still often represented as gender-neutral, so too usually are relations between states and other aspects of IR.
NATO and Afghanistan: Lessons Learned?
At present, the NATO mission in Afghanistan is a failure. Though the Taliban regime was overthrown, violence continues to plague daily life across the country.
François Hollande and French Foreign Policy: Between Virtù and Fortuna
For the moment, François Hollande is one of the luckiest politicians in the history of the Fifth Republic. It remains to be seen whether he may turn out to be one the most skillful.
Reform of The Turkish Constitution: A Step Forward or Backward?
The present process has been admirably participatory to date, and demonstrates a political maturity that may well serve as the foundation for an appropriate constitution, even though its details are as yet undetermined.
