Why Are Civil Wars so Protracted and Difficult to End?
Civil wars are more protracted and difficult to terminate for numerous reasons. Nevertheless, a number of critical factors that fuel these wars can be distinguished.
The West Needs a Strategic Pause before Working with Russia
There are a number of reasons why empowering Russia in the Middle East is a dangerous idea, and should create serious pause for Western states
Interview – Jeffrey Wasserstrom
Wasserstrom talks about China’s shifting place in the world given its political history, economics, foreign policy and the continued need for research in this field.
The South China Seas: a Manageable Dispute
Reaching a pragmatic solution to the problem of the contested territories of the South China Sea requires complex diplomatic efforts on the side of all parties involved.
Review – The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914
A work of prime scholarship on the origins of the First World War, within which students and scholars of international relations will find plenty of substance.
Global Pandemics: A Security Threat?
This essay has argued that global pandemics are a threat to state security, the extent to which they are a threat however, is determined by how developed the state is.
Should Private Military Companies be used in UN Peace Operations?
Since deficiencies are being exposed as poorly trained UN peacekeepers struggle to fulfill their mandates, PMCs should be used as a second best peacekeeping force.
Open International Relations: The Digital Commons and the Future of IR
A systematic transformation of scholarly publishing is some way off. Initiatives show that there is space to do better, and a promising journal system to be built.
Larval Terror and the Digital Darkside
When war becomes larval, it becomes pervasive and perpetual; the need for fear, for threats, for insecurity also become circulated within the spheres of everyday life.
Chronic Refugee Populations and UNHCR’s Funding Model: A Source of Insecurity
The donor-funded model of UNHCR fails to account for long-standing exiled populations, which eventually leads to security implications in vulnerable areas.
