Can France and Germany Design a New European Contrat Social?
The future of Europe literally depends on the next Franco-German compromise. Europe cannot be governed by the European Central Bank.
NATO’s Chicago Summit: A Snapshot of the Alliance’s Slow-motion Overhaul
NATO’s recent Chicago Summit produced no truly historical decisions. It did what was required to keep the Alliance’s slow-motion overhaul on track, focusing on taking forward a “responsible” transition in Afghanistan and the cause of “smart” defence back home.
Assessing Cosmopolitan Theory in World Politics
Without systematic empirical research informing normative cosmopolitan argument, the normative cosmopolitan case in world politics will not be as persuasive as it could be.
Is Contemporary American Conservatism More Than Just a Reactionary Ideological Platform?
The term ‘conservative’ has been branded by politicians as a framework which allows them to peddle their political positions.
Resource Control in the Niger Delta: Conceptual Issues and Legal Realities
Resource control in the Niger Delta must be reconceptualised to recognize and give priority to its ‘local’ variant for the benefit of ordinary citizens while providing the basis to promote peaceful resolution of ‘resource control’ issues.
Western Military Intervention in Somalia: The Correct Approach
As dark as the past two decades for Somalia have been, the stability and development coupled with the demise of Al Shabab and a concerted attack on Somali piracy point to a brighter future.
The ‘Missing’ Men of International Relations
It is rather rare for international relations to be seen from a gender perspective. Just as the state is still often represented as gender-neutral, so too usually are relations between states and other aspects of IR.
NATO and Afghanistan: Lessons Learned?
At present, the NATO mission in Afghanistan is a failure. Though the Taliban regime was overthrown, violence continues to plague daily life across the country.
François Hollande and French Foreign Policy: Between Virtù and Fortuna
For the moment, François Hollande is one of the luckiest politicians in the history of the Fifth Republic. It remains to be seen whether he may turn out to be one the most skillful.
Reform of The Turkish Constitution: A Step Forward or Backward?
The present process has been admirably participatory to date, and demonstrates a political maturity that may well serve as the foundation for an appropriate constitution, even though its details are as yet undetermined.
