The Art of Diplomacy: Museums and Soft Power
Museums are international actors, exerting influence on the system, operating in accordance with a liberal institutional framework, and demonstrating their efficacy in addressing issues of global importance.
‘Politics of Gratitude’ – Bridging Ontologies: Patronage, Roles, and Emotions
Research on patronage would benefit from a dialogue with Role Theory and Emotions Theory so that IR scholars can explore more about politics of gratitude.
Socialism on the Periphery of Global Capitalism
Marx and Engels paved the road to socialism and fought for it. Today, as long as there is a socialist perspective, the possibility for humanity to leave its prehistory is always real.
Fear in International Relations
Emotions and charged emotional relationships may permeate the international system and long outlast the initial cause for emotions, leaving self-sustaining fearful environments.
The Abraham Accords and the Palestinian Issue
A new chapter in the Middle East has begun as agreements between Israel, Bahrain and the UAE reflect a strategic realignment against Iran and Turkey – leaving Palestinians feeling abandoned.
Brexit, Hong Kong and the Arab Spring: Voices of the People
Demands for change, whether on the streets or via the ballot box, underline how people living in both democratic and non-democratic states want more from those in power.
Tech Giants and Competition: A Political Economy Perspective
The goal of regulators should be minimising the preferential access to politics of tech giants given by their superior financial resources. This is not a matter of competition, but of democracy.
From Militancy to Stone Pelting: The Vicissitudes of the Kashmiri Freedom Movement
Amidst a breakdown in relations over Kashmir, signs are pointing towards another war between Pakistan and India.
Western Histories of ‘Russia’ and Ukraine
Historiography, myths, and legends are important in the formation of national identities – creating and sustaining a national ‘We,’ while laying claim to earlier or first settlement in disputed territories.
The Dynamics of Sino-Russian Relations in Central Asia
Despite a collision of interests, Moscow and Beijing are constantly renegotiating their positions in the region to avoid potential conflicts. Amidst this, Central Asian states are not mere spectators.
