The Inconsistency of the Flood Narrative in Nigeria
In 2012 Nigeria experienced some of the worst floods in living memory, yet efforts to address the problem have been limited by the dominance of a reactionary, rather than a proactive, narrative.
What Will They Do Tomorrow? Post-apocalyptic Fiction and the Social Contract
In creating states of nature, the postapocalyptic narrative acknowledges that we decide how to live together and the kinds of rules we might choose.
Academic Territory and the Limits of IR
It is often said that IR has become a complex and diverse field of study. With this expansion has come unclear limits as to what does, or does not, fall within the parameters of the field.
Apocalyptic Imagination: Sekaikei Fiction in Contemporary Japan
The lack of communities in Japanese apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic genre fiction of the 2000s highlights the insecurities of male youth in contemporary Japanese society.
The Silenced Women of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The CEFAM class on gender is a new addition to the course this year. To illustrate the silencing of women in international discourse, the civil war in Congo was used as a central case.
Whatever Happened to Ozone Layer Politics?
Despite the successes of the Montreal Protocol, the challenges facing global environmental governance have intensified over the last two decades due to changes in rules and attitudes.
War, Peace and a New World Paved with Good Intentions through Sport
Sport as a form of public diplomacy or social intervention has often been overlooked. However, it can help with reconstruction, resolution and reconciliation, playing a vital role in progress.
Game of Thrones and State Behavior
The Game of Thrones TV show and novels have become appealing to scholars as they touch on theoretical concepts and issues central to IR, and feature parallels to real-world events.
Cutting the Gordian Knot: Two Addictions at the Root of Our Climate Change Problem
No matter how we approach climate change, it is crucial that other central environmental concerns, including nature conservation, are not sacrificed in the process of phasing out fossil fuels.
The IR Theory Game
Students usually find theory the part of courses they enjoy least. The challenge, then, is to make theory accessible, to give the students something to do, rather than just something to listen to.
