Student Feature – Theory in Action: The English School and the EU
The English School’s various conceptions of society provide helpful lenses to make sense of the EU.
Science, Technology and Security in the Middle East
The technological dependence of Arab countries has enhanced their vulnerability to outside interference and reduced their internal, national integration.
Political (In)Security in the Middle East
Weak states are problematic because their internal politics are often violent, and their domestic insecurity often spills over to disrupt the security of neighbouring states.
The EU and the Middle East: The European Neighbourhood Policy
The EU should abolish neocolonial attitudes and become more open to the perceptions and viewpoints of its neighbors and cultivate a relationship of mutual respect and equal partnership.
Conflict and Diplomacy in the Middle East
Due to its geopolitical importance, any conflict in the Middle East has the potential not only for destabilizing the region as a whole or upsetting the regional balance of power but also affecting global stability.
Introducing the English School in International Relations Theory
The English school offers insights into the potential of stabilising international society by embedding ideas not just in the minds of political and economic elites but also in the minds of ordinary citizens.
Shifting Gears: From Global to Regional
Does it still make sense to speak of a global international society? And what methodological challenges does this pose to the English School?
Civilizations and Global Hierarchies: An English School Approach
The concept of ‘civilization’ differentiates, evaluates, includes, and excludes. In doing so, the civilization discourse creates global hierarchies.
Review – An Introduction to the English School of International Relations
Buzan’s seminal work on the English School offers a stimulating introduction for all students and scholars of IR and highlights the need for further research
Review – The Global Obama: Crossroads of Leadership in the 21st Century
Unique, precise, innovative and non-pretentious language make this book by Sharma and Gielen a recommended read for practitioners, scholars and the layperson alike.
