The idea of a BRICS development bank is now a huge bone of contention in South Africa, but the idea is pregnant with many positive possibilities provided it focuses on South-led global development.
Today marks the opening of a global survey of the IR curriculum. We are calling on all IR students to tell us exactly what they think of the theory-practice balance in their studies, and of their IR education in general
Since the most recent coup in April, Guinea-Bissau has continued to seek new international partners. But only time will tell if growing foreign investment in Guinea-Bissau will help it escape failed statehood.
With the extradition of Ramil Safarov to Azerbaijan, Hungary maneuvered itself into a position where it has to cope with all the negative domestic and international consequences of the case.
Eighty plus years after the debate between idealists and realists allegedly occurred, the ‘first great debate’ continues to occupy a central place in IR’s historical consciousness. Yet, we now have a better understanding of the historiography of the field.
From 1995 until about 2010 experts sang the praises of China’s rise, but the last several years have seen a gradual shift in the conversation. Now, talk of China’s impending “fall” is in vogue.
Liberal legal internationalism is anything but liberal, legal or international. International law today is as rife with double standards as it was nearly five centuries ago during times of colonial conquest.
BAE Systems is trying to tie up with Airbus’ parent, EADS, to create the world’s largest aerospace company. This merger may yield several problems for the airliner and defence industries.
Senegal’s new president Macy Sall and his government face multiple challenges both in terms of domestic economic and institutional development and regional political stability.
When a British soldier gave birth at Camp Bastion last week it was reported with shock in the media. This story is a useful illustration of why women in the armed forces and the nature of gender roles are worthy of discussion.
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