The Origins of Peace, Non-Violence, and Conflict in Ukraine
The rise of authoritarianism, West-supported popular protests, NATO/EU enlargement, and Russia’s foreign policy are the main causes of the Ukraine crisis.
Review – Christian Approaches to International Affairs
Despite its faults, Troy’s book is still an important intervention into debates focusing on how religion should be integrated into IR.
The Origins of the Iraq War of 2003 from an International Historical Approach
Adopting an international historical approach to the origins of the 2003 Iraq War, as opposed to an IR theory approach, presents both challenges and opportunities.
The Asia-Pacific Scramble and a ‘Larger Australia’
Australia should begin to position itself as a politically-astute player in the region and in doing so, make decisions that create realpolitik rather than frictions.
Bhutan’s International Presence and the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers
Bhutan’s recent upset victory over Sri Lanka in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers should be seen as an apt analogy for Bhutan’s wider presence in the international community.
Ukrainian Politics since Independence
Ukrainian politics will remain a struggle between old- and new-style politics, although it remains to be seen how much of the old informal politics has changed.
Open Your Eyes: Globalization and the Politics of Attention
Attention, action, and mobilization are needed for citizens to be more responsive to global injustices and thus responsible for a more inclusive world.
It’s a Man’s World: The Effect of Traditional Masculinity on Gender Equality
By encouraging males to become more open and discuss their masculinities, it is possible to educate them on how their social roles and responsibilities impact women.
The ‘Responsibility to Protect’ at 10
There will continue to be disappointments and incongruities, and the battle will be decades long, but the arc of history is bending in the direction of R2P and justice.
Joint Military Force for the Arab League: Feasible or Not?
With tensions rising in the region, the League requires a systematic approach to address security issues in terms of crisis prevention rather than merely crisis managing.
