Lebanon’s Hizbullah
Ethnic motivations underlying Hizbullah’s politics acting upon the perceived interests of the Shiite community in Lebanon are likely to further erode its legitimacy.
The Militarized Gym
Militarized determinations of physical exercise means to appreciate how Anglo pursuits of leisure and health cannot at all be assumed to be globally healthy or leisurely.
Recent Events in Russia May Encourage Separatism
As the West struggles to formulate the next steps in response to the Ukraine crisis, it should also think about the possible development of separatism within Russia.
Everyday Life after Annexation: The Autonomous Republic of Crimea
A new order is solidifying in Crimea that celebrates the reunion with Russia, even as the rights and the wellbeing of the indigenous people are eclipsed.
Islamic State and the Hypocrisy of Sovereignty
The extent to which IS challenges sovereignty depends on its future actions. Its conception of sovereignty cannot survive in the current world order of nation-states.
Roots and Features of Modern Ukrainian National Identity and Nationalism
State politics since Ukraine’s independence were aimed at the consolidation of the homogeneity in culture and language of the dominance of Ukrainian cultural traditions
Building a Reform Movement: Could Muslims Emulate Nineteenth Century Judaism?
The challenge for Islamic reformers today is vastly more politically complicated. But could lessons on religious reform be found in Nineteenth Century Judaism?
Regulating Religion in Public Space
Is it wrong to prevent some religious groups from putting up certain buildings or should a religious majority be allowed to shape public space just as it wishes?
Shadows Cast over Democracy in the Caribbean
What took place in St Kitts and Nevis indicates that despite the generally good record of democracy in the Caribbean, the region cannot rest on its laurels.
Brothers Grimm or Brothers Karamazov: The Myth and the Reality of How Russians and Ukrainians View the Other
Ukrainians and Russians do not generally view each other in a hostile manner, however, each side views the current relations between the two in a different way.
