Review – The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton
Ghattas’ book is an intriguing narrative placing Clinton’s activities between 2008 to 2012 into a wider analysis of US power, but leaves some key issues unresolved.
Rhetoric of Responsibility: R2P’s Harmful Application in Humanitarian Practice
From a well-meaning attempt at humanitarian action following the crises of the 1990s, the Responsibility to Protect has nevertheless become a vehicle for self-interest.
‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’ and IR Theory
Hollywood has a long history of trading in subtle political messaging and reinforcing the notion of US military might as a force for good, even when things get ugly.
NORAD’s Evolving Role in North American Homeland Defense
By co-opting Santa and Superman, NORAD demonstrates to the public that American military supremacy cannot be matched, and even extends to superheroes and Santa Claus.
Logged In: Transforming the Political Process in Russia
The Internet has had a positive impact on the provision of the normative good of democratic self-determination and participation in the Russian Federation.
Embracing Kindness: Transforming Difficult Emotions in IR Classroom
By practicing compassion and kindness to ourselves, we can meet the suffering of others. This can enable us to connect to the meaning of studying and researching IR.
The Main Factors Limiting the Ability of the U.S. to Control World Politics
Increasing economic interdependence between states and the emerging multipolar world order limit the United States in world politics.
Foreign Policy, the State, International Public Opinion and the Media
The news media has significant power as an intermediary between a state’s foreign policy apparatus and a state’s polis.
Review – Challenging Boundaries: Great Flows and Territorial Identities
Shapiro & Alker’s edited book throws light on the nature of theoretical discourses and the missing links between classical, critical and postmodernist theoretical views.
A Ceremonial Ride into the Sunset for Mugabe?
Robert Mugabe, 91 in February 2015, assumed the chairmanship of the African Union; he may be more concerned about stage-managing his legacy than leading the continent.
