Why People Need the Dark Web
In developed societies, almost every aspect of life is becoming digitised, facilitating social and commercial interactions in ways previously unseen.
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.
The Future of Popular Geopolitics: Zombie Evolution and the Return to the Social
The zombie performs a radical function in our thinking by exposing – albeit hyperbolically – the very real limits of contemporary capitalism.
How RT (Russia Today) Navigates ‘Us’ and ‘Them’
RT is often portrayed as a ‘fake news’ network. Yet, if its outputs were restricted to blatant propaganda, it would struggle to maintain the modest audiences it does.
The Responsibility to Protect Has Turned into a Strategic Mistake
R2P has become a strategic conundrum that is being abused by powerful nations to further their own self-interest while it could become a drain on other economies.
Fiction, Film & Empiricism: Comparative Politics as Action and Adventure
Works of art in novels, classic travelogues, and film have a strong, evocative power for students of comparative politics.
The Future of Popular Geopolitics: Mega-Shark Cinematic Diplomacy
Amidst rising tensions, Hollywood films such as The Meg present an idealized image of harmony between the U.S. and China.
The UK Modern Slavery Act: Transparency through Disclosure in Global Governance
It is to be expected that strengthening the Modern Slavery Act will take place in fits and starts, mostly when worker exploitation is in the spotlight.
The Day after Tomorrow: The EU and the Iran Nuclear Deal
The EU should lead a multi-dimensional diplomacy to rebuild trust and secure the participation of the original signatories on the basis of a more comprehensive agreement.
Zimbabwe Elections: The Local and Regional Implications
Zimbabwe’s recent elections portray the yearnings of the citizenry to depart from the 37 years of misrule that resulted into political and economic disorder.
