African PCCs and Economics
Economic factors are central to the genesis, progression and resolution of African PCCs. Foreign states and aid agencies must respond with techniques that economically disincentivise combatants.
Why BRICS Matters
Western commentators often dismiss BRICS as an acronym in search of an identity. Yet, as BRICS becomes increasingly institutionalized it is changing global discourse.
Have Oil Reserves in the Middle East Created Economic Modernisation and Political Stagnation?
Oil revenue alone cannot be blamed for political stagnation in the Middle East nor is it a guarantee of economic development. Attention must also be given to nature of a country’s government and how open it is.
Review – Unanswered Threats
Some states fail to recognize, respond to, and counteract rising states that pose a danger. What accounts for this underbalancing? This is the question Schweller attempts to answer.
The Six Day and Yom Kippur Wars in Historical Context
The cataclysmic Arab-Israeli conflicts of 1967 and 1973 have in many ways defined today’s conflict. But, what were the main strategic and political consequences of these two wars?
Failed State or Failed Label? The concealing concept and the case of Somalia
The failed state label is catchy and works well in political propaganda, however the term is extremely value-laden and it is outrageously imprecise.
Norms, Epistemic Communities and the Global Cyber Security Assemblage
As norms begin to develop in the cybersecurity field, a multitude of actors are competing to shape them according to their own interests and values. How this power struggle plays out is of great importance to the future of global cyberspace.
South-South Cooperation and Aid
Brazil, China, India, and South Africa represent some of the largest contributors overall in terms of emerging donors and are likely the highest contributors to the specific category of SSC.
The European Union: A Leader on Climate Change?
Following the Earth Summit in Rio, the issue of climate change became the focus of international attention. The EU has envisioned itself as a leader in this process.
Turkey’s Dilemma: How to Act on Syria without Losing Soft Power
Turkey should push for humanitarian assistance and sanctions, whilst putting serious diplomatic pressure on the Assad regime.
