Iraqi Kurdistan and the Failure of Capitalizing Kurdish-Israeli Relations
While Kurdish-Israeli relations have benefited the Bashuris, internal divisions have hindered them from fully capitalizing on such ties.
Opinion – The Effect of Germany’s Zeitenwende on Exports and Soft Power
A country proud of its commitment to progressive social values must decide how to assert its strength in more tenacious ways than simply by maintaining a hyper-surplus in its trade balance.
Opinion – The Israel/Hamas War and ‘Decolonial Washing’
Coloniality is so baked into Western state powers and institutions that attempts to take ‘short cuts’ through making ‘decolonial’ claims and statements can easily feed into existing hierarchies.
Deciphering Erdoğan’s Foreign Policy after Turkey’s 2023 Elections
The interplay between Erdoğan’s ambitions and the evolving global order creates a complex landscape marked by unpredictability and the potential for geopolitical shifts.
Opinion – China’s Soft Power Diplomacy in the Caribbean
If there is competition between the US and China in the Caribbean region, it will be in the use of soft power diplomacy to resolve problems of general interest.
Opinion – The Risks of China’s Growing Influence in the Middle East
It is vital that the region adopts an approach of strategic hedging and remains neutral for diplomacy and negotiation to become sustainable.
Relational IR Theories with Sinophone Characteristics
By moving away from the substantialist universe of IR, Sinophone relational approaches amplify the call for emancipatory ethics and politics.
Opinion – An Environmental Focus for US-Central Asia Relations
Central Asia faces several environmental challenges, some natural and others human-made, which will be exacerbated by climate change.
Ashoka’s Diplomatic Odyssey: Cultivating Dharma, Fostering Healing
In numerous areas of language, culture and religion we can see the impact of this unique ruler on India’s long history.
Opinion – Assessing the Legality of Ousting Hamas
If we insist that Israel is occupying Gaza, then the inherent right of the Israeli government to remove the Hamas administration should be recognised.
