Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen: Limits to Military Adventurism
The Saudis will continue to perceive the Houthis as powerful political and military opponents and feel the need to keep them at bay
Axiomatic Solutions to Transboundary River Conflicts
Axioms relate to variability and uncertainty of river flow, the main drivers for countries’ defection from agreements or choice for non-cooperation in the first place
Worlds of Our Making in Science Fiction and International Relations
Sci-fi is able to pose fictional worlds that, while cognitively coherent on their own terms, inevitably maintain a link with the experiences we share in our own world
Diversity Policy in Ukraine and Its Neighbours: Running on the Spot Again?
Diversity policies in Ukraine, Russia, Moldova and Belarus have similar features and focus on recreating a narrative of multi-ethnicity with an ethnic or cultural core.
The Hidden Politics of Militarization and Pop Culture as Political Communication
Unless we pay attention to what is happening beyond the most visibly militarised context we will miss an important dimension to the logics of militarisation.
Perspectives for Russia’s Future: The Case for Narrative Analysis
In relation to Russia, the scenario of authoritarian stability and global power alongside economic decline and consumer dissatisfaction is a pertinent one.
Who is a Refugee?
The very idea of who counts as a refugee is at stake due to new political discourse, and that may have dangerous consequences for all those seeking asylum around the world.
Ending the Islamic State’s Siren Song
Terminating IS requires shutting down their message streams while decisively communicating to prospective acolytes that the caliphate does not offer the rewards it promises.
Crafting an Effective Foreign Policy to Confront Terrorism in the Middle East
As long as Hamas or Hezbollah are viewed as less “bad” than ISIS and are seen as parties that can be reasonably dealt with, there can be no peace in the Middle East.
Mohammad in Texas: When Transnational Civil Society Becomes Violent
The Islamic State would be successful in winning international favor, and international recognition of its borders, if it did not resort to extreme levels of violence.
