Interview – Daniele Archibugi
Professor Archibugi answers questions on the divide between domestic politics and foreign policy, the concept of cosmopolitan democracy, and the limits of sovereignty.
Review – Rethinking Hegemony
Although some of his criticisms are slightly overstated, Worth successfully clarifies the concept of hegemony and applies it to analyses of major contemporary trends.
The Impact of the “Unipolar Moment” on US Foreign Policies in the Mid-East
In analyzing US foreign policies in 2003 Iraq and comparing them to the civil war in Syria, America’s foreign policy has experienced a shift but it was never unipolar.
Military Intervention in Libya: The Renewal of the Tuareg’s Self-Determination
The case of the Tuareg is emblematic to understand the possible detrimental consequences of foreign military intervention.
Little Do They Know. How (Not) to Theorise Religion and International Relations
Less theology and more religious sociology along with the study of political theory would contribute a more nuanced understanding of ‘Nations under God’.
LGBT Rights, Standards of ‘Civilisation’ and the Multipolar World Order
LGBT rights have been turned into an important site where the on-going restructuring of symbolic and geopolitical hierarchies at the global level has been played out.
Missile Defense Questions Need a Political Answer
Missile defense carries indisputable benefits to U.S. foreign policy. However, it requires commitments form allies and partners to be sustainable.
The Importance of Neoconservatism Since 9/11 Has Been Much Overstated
9/11 didn’t change the world’s threats; it changed the perceptions of these threats, sparking a re-evaluation of U.S. national security policy.
The Religious Resurgence: Problems and Opportunities for International Relations Theory
Religion used as a scholarly term should be carefully distinguished from the notion of religion used in everyday speech. When theorists stalk religion, they should do so critically.
Kenya’s Paradoxical ‘Resource Curse’
Kenya must improve transparency, address corruption, and strengthen its institutional infrastructure if it is to avoid joining the long list of states ‘cursed’ by oil.
