Interview – Benjamin Barton
Benjamin Barton talks about China’s Belt and Road and Maritime Silk Road Initiatives, as well as China’s relations with India and the EU.
Interview – Robert Falkner
Robert Falkner discusses his research on environmental norm changes, climate policy, and the role of technology in mitigating climate change.
Multimedia and Textual Analysis
Working with documents, in whatever form (multimedia, textual, digital/physical etc.) is the backbone of academic research and the bulk of how students conduct research.
Positivism, Post-Positivism and Interpretivism
Resources to give a broad overview of how distinctions between Positivism, Post-Positivism and Interpretivism shape important decisions on how (and which) methods and approaches are used by researchers.
Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches
There are three main ‘categories’ (in a broad sense) that are commonly used for research designs when analysing data: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches.
Designing a Research Proposal
Before conducting research, it is important that you design a research proposal to serve as a plan to orient you as you conduct your research and seek to answer the question(s) you have set.
Introduction to Research Methods
These resources have been curated to give a broad overview and introduction to the methods used in International Relations.
Now Recruiting: Commissioning Editors
We are looking for aspiring academics and early career researchers to join our team and help us work with expert authors on a range of new articles and books.
Interview – Omar McDoom
Omar McDoom outlines his research on genocide, particularly the Rwandan genocide, radicalization, and methodological approaches.
Interview – Yaser Alashqar
Yaser Alashqar discusses the role of external actors in the Israel-Palestine conflict, plus the impact of normalisation deals and the election of Naftali Bennet on the conflict.
