What is Cyberterrorism? Concepts and Contests From the World of Research
Swansea University has recently undertaken a survey of academic cyberterrorism research. The findings might seem counter-intuitive to students and researchers familiar with academic debates on terrorism.
Hobsbawm on International Relations
Hobsbawm found continuities in IR, and although he did not go into deeper theoretical explanations, he offered some evidence on how those relations were historically shaped.
So, What Has the EU Done for Women?
Looking at how the principle of gender equality has developed in the EU provides useful insights into an approach to equality that is essentially premised on the neo-liberal paradigm.
The State of International History
How can the intellective problem, and the fracturing of the diplomatic history field, be dealt with? We want to live in a scholarly community, where a body of thought which we can all contribute to develops.
Acquiring a Bomb Does Not an Aggressor Make
In yet another example of its limited abilities to impact international outcomes, the UNSC again this week agreed to sanction North Korea in an effort to deter threats of nuclear war.
Iraq: The Mistake Was Staying
With tens of thousands dead, it is easy to have regrets when reflecting back on the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The real policy mistake was staying there beyond the destruction of Saddam Hussein’s regime.
Women in Combat: Rationale and Implications
The decision to open combat roles to women in the US is historic. Yet, the military may have to reduce its sexual assault and harassment rates before women will take full advantage of these new opportunities.
What Does the Zombie Apocalypse Reveal About Canada-US Relations?
Pat Martin’s jokes about emergency measures to combat a potential ‘zombie invasion’ are rich with subtext, challenging the conservative Americanisation of Canadian political culture.
Eliminating Violence Against Women: Sexism and Scholarly Responsibility
Sexism is global. Gender equality is not yet a norm that has sunk in. Supporting substantial gender equality is a responsibility and should be a personal commitment for all of us.
What Would Happen If We Did Negotiate With Terrorists?
Designating and even vilifying actors with the label of ‘terrorist’ is a highly subjective matter. So how do we address the issue of negotiating with ‘terrorists’ without drowning in a quagmire of subjectivity?
