The Challenges to Middle Eastern International Society: A Study in Disorder
The Middle East is in a state of flux in which power politics and threats narrow states’ security interests to within their borders, which hampers the effective functioning of a regional society.
Conflicts and Crisis in the Cameroon Anglophone Region
In view of the flaws of the decolonization of Cameroon, will Western powers continue to turn a blind eye on the fratricidal war in the Cameroon Anglophone region?
Brexit and the 2019 European Elections
2019 European elections may finally get to see the polarised debate between pro-European & Eurosceptic politicians, mostly only framed as such in mediated public debate.
The Emerging Politics of Geoengineering
Geoengineering is still an idea under investigation, but an idea with potentially major consequences on political behavior and decision making.
Contesting American Power: Beijing’s Challenge in South China Sea Disputes
Chinese militarization of the South China Sea region reflects Beijing’s new found resolve and confidence in undermining American power.
China’s Policy Paper on Latin America and the Caribbean: Ten Years After
Despite the geographical distance among China, Taiwan and Latin American countries, the Cross-Strait dispute could have deep implications in the geopolitical arena.
Norm Contestation, Political Assassinations, and Targeted Killings
While democratic or liberal-democratic states have championed positive norms, they have also taken-up targeted killings which defy long-established conventions.
The Theatre of Politics: Politics as Oscar Broadway
Politics is compared to theatre due to the growing trend of passion play; a trend which is argued does not contribute positively to coexistence or commonality.
Future of Popular Geopolitics: Croatia, Affective Nationalism and the World Cup
In looking at popular geopolitics as a kind of “post-language”, we can use sport as a metaphor of national identity.
Announcing the 2018 Article Award Winner
Madison Cartwright is the winner of the 2018 E-IR Article Award. Madison will receive $1000 in book tokens from Routledge, I.B. Tauris, Zed, and Hurst Publishers.
