The government of Moon Jae-in faces a number of foreign policy challenges; he may ride a wave of popular support at home – but will have to deal with rougher waters.
The EU’s strategy towards Belarus has become incoherent and a decision needs to be taken about whether to prioritise democratisation or support for state-building.
It is no wonder that fascism appears in analyses of Trump. Both share demagoguery, false creation of enemies as the source of problems, autarky, isolation, mass propaganda and a bombastic leader.
Ukraine is casting off its Soviet heritage and creating something new in a struggle for independence. This marks an end of sorts to the phenomenon known as Euromaidan.
Despite the threats of Kim Jong-Un to destabilize the region, the US and North Korea are both intent on winning the hostilities without going to war.
While an important addition to the international justice landscape, if unsuccessful the Syria Mechanism may create a limbo in which evidence sits unused and ignored.
The potential barbarism of discourse in future classrooms is discussed along with ways to promote civilisation amongst divergent students.
The battle for development will not end with the recent electoral round in Iran. It is going to be the main field of contention between the government and the opposition.
What constitutes great power remains contested within IR. Perception and evolution remain of paramount importance when looking at China, India, and great powers.
Separation barriers might seem archaic in a “globalizing” world, but they are increasingly popular worldwide.
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