Archive for 2014

Missing in Inaction: Where is the African Peace and Security Architecture?

David Chuter • Mar 19 2014 • Articles

The African Peace and Security Architecture is incapable of resolving crises as it is based on assumptions which are not only false in Africa, but false everywhere.

The Return of the Problem-Solvers

Robert W. Murray • Mar 19 2014 • Articles

When it comes to educating the next generation of policy-makers, there is a problem facing the academy and the crises in Ukraine and Syria demonstrate that.

Immanent Critiques in International Relations

Maximilian Curtis • Mar 19 2014 • Essays

Immanent critiques refocus the epistemological assumptions of orthodox IR theories, providing greater scope for critical theory to broaden analysis at the systemic level.

Referendum at Gun Point and the Crisis in Ukraine: Beyond the Propaganda

Veronika Clegg • Mar 18 2014 • Articles

The situation affecting Ukraine is the worst geopolitical crisis Europe has witnessed since the end of the Cold War. It represents a serious threat to European security

Ukraine or Malorossia?

Nienke de Deugd • Mar 18 2014 • Articles

What will it take for Vladimir Putin to come to terms with the fact that Ukraine is an independent country and not Malorossia, or ‘little Russia’?

IR Films

Dylan Kissane • Mar 18 2014 • Articles

While there is the obvious trade off with regards to class time, showing films to students can help them to understand key themes and issues within IR.

The Maritime Dispute Between Peru and Chile

Don Anton • Mar 18 2014 • Articles

On 27 January 2014, the ICJ delivered its judgment in the Peru v. Chile case in which it considered the existence, nature and extent of the disputed maritime boundary.

The Major Limits to Naval Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific Region

Stefanie Kam • Mar 17 2014 • Essays

Due to crucial political, strategic, military and security difficulties, the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing less naval cooperation than the Western nations.

Pre-Emption and Israeli Decision-Making in 1967 and 1973

Sara Sudetic • Mar 16 2014 • Essays

Israel felt vulnerable in 1967, but in 1973 Israeli leaders decided against pre-emption, due to overwhelming military self-confidence and new-found strategic depth.

Is Sex Work an Expression of Women’s Choice and Agency?

Sophia Gore • Mar 14 2014 • Essays

Sex work is not legitimate work or an expression of agency. It is a social issue which can be tackled through delegitimising consumers rather than alienating prostitutes.

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