Security as Nation Branding: Sweden’s Status-Seeking Strategy
The literature on nation branding provides insights into the social power of states and how various actors use nation brand tropes for political and commercial goals.
Tensions Between Iraq and Kuwait over the Khor Abdullah Channel
The fate of a bilateral agreement on maritime navigation rights has been cast into doubt by a decision of the Federal Supreme Court of Iraq.
Why Time Matters When Proscribing Terrorist Groups
Flaws are present in Nigeria’s counterterrorism approach, especially regarding the timings of different actions or inactions by the government.
Between Conflict and Survival: The New Energy Geopolitics of the Eastern Mediterranean
The Eastern Mediterranean has been subject to geopolitical conflicts triggered by energy security concerns or other security aspirations promoted through claims on energy reserves.
Triumph in Defeat: Inaugurating a New Era for Azerbaijan and Armenia
As the Caucasus nations aim to develop their regional identity, addressing multiple issues beyond the Karabakh conflict is essential for achieving sustainable peace.
Propaganda vs. Truth: Israeli Propaganda and Palestinian Demonisation
Unless the root causes of Israeli oppression are addressed, this vicious cycle of violence will continue.
Small Grants from Great Powers: Academic Integrity vs. Information Warfare
IR scholars should recognise the possibility of being targeted by hostile intelligence services and stay informed about the methods used to exploit individual vulnerabilities.
Opinion – Why Armenia and Azerbaijan Diverge on the Zangezur Corridor
While both Azerbaijan and Armenia share long-term regional goals, their differing views on creating a transportation corridor impede progress towards a peace agreement.
Opinion – A Geopolitically Sustainable Green Energy Agenda
2023 was a year in which the climate change agenda brought nations together, but again proved unable to shake off deeper competing interests.
IR’s Great Derangement: Climate Change Coverage in IR Journals 2017–2021
When treated with requisite seriousness, the effects of climate change and the need to address it supersede many traditional preoccupations of the field.
