Voting ‘No’ on Syria: What Now for the Role of the UK Parliament in Approving Military Action?
UK’s Parliament has voted against taking military action in Syria – but what are the political, military and humanitarian ramifications of this decision and will it form a precedent?
Regime Theory and the Study of Outer Space Politics
The politics of outer space are not as ‘out there’ as some may think. As neutral territory where multiple actors have interests, the notion of regimes provides enduring explanatory purchase.
Engaging with Contested States: How Much Interaction Constitutes Recognition?
The issue of engagement without recognition, where states interact (or choose not to interact) with ‘contested states’ is of increasing importance and raises issues of real practical significance.
Obama, Syria and the Fading Unipolar Moment
As the world watches the Obama Administration fumble its way through a decision about Syria, it is striking just how far the US has fallen in its relative place as a unipolar hegemon.
Syria: The Weeping Child of Our Conscience
The UN has confirmed that over one million Syrian children are now refugees. The failure to provide a humanitarian response is a crime of conscience.
The Diplomacy of the Holy See in the Modern Era
The Holy See, lacking a territorial agenda, plays a unique role around the world today, and its diplomacy remains as relevant to humanity in the 21st century as it has been in the past.
An International Solution to the Syrian Crisis
In view of the severity of the act committed by the Syrian regime, it is the international community – not the US – that should be entrusted with punishing all those responsible.
The English School, Post-Western IR, and Beyond
The globalization of the English School is currently taking place as non-Western theories develop. It will be interesting to see how this evolves and whether it leads to a post-Western world society.
The Arab Spring and Women’s Rights in Tunisia
Although it is possible for Tunisia to retain its prominent place in the Arab world with regard to women’s rights, it depends on which political forces hold power in the long run.
Launching a New Online Course
While the face-to-face course remains the most popular choice for students at CEFAM, a new online course has attracted a small group of students for the coming semester.
