The Middle East is still not a region easily associated with cooperation or integration and is undoubtedly one of the most volatile zones in the world, dominated by crises, conflicts, and wars.
After a record amount of peace-time, several historical naval powers have drifted away from military preparedness putting European security at stake.
In developed societies, almost every aspect of life is becoming digitised, facilitating social and commercial interactions in ways previously unseen.
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 zombie performs a radical function in our thinking by exposing – albeit hyperbolically – the very real limits of contemporary capitalism.
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.
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.
Works of art in novels, classic travelogues, and film have a strong, evocative power for students of comparative politics.
Amidst rising tensions, Hollywood films such as The Meg present an idealized image of harmony between the U.S. and China.
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.
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