Articles

Opinion – The Centrality of Yemen’s Tribal Politics in Peace Efforts

Poornima B • Sep 25 2022 • Articles

Yemen’s priorities should be in building state-society relations in the aftermath of war as part of the post-war reconstruction framework, and in sustaining stable and just governance.

Truth and Politics in the Age of Post-Truth

Theresa Man Ling Lee • Sep 22 2022 • Articles

A world of post-truth politics can be an opportunity for a new kind of politics if it is indeed about dismantling the idea that truth is the ideal that politics should strive for.

International Relations and the Global System

Stephen McGlinchey • Sep 20 2022 • Articles

International Relations examines everything that concerns how we have organised our world. In addition, it reflects upon our fate by unpacking our shared challenges and opportunities and opening those up to competing viewpoints.

Opinion – The Trouble with Hungary

Alexander Brotman • Sep 20 2022 • Articles

Hungary clearly belongs in Europe, but it does not have to belong in the EU if its values do not align with those of its fellow member states.

Opinion – The Future of the Non-Proliferation Treaty

Shivani Singh • Sep 18 2022 • Articles

It is high time that states took stock of the emerging threats and the unaddressed gaps that run the risk of further weakening the nuclear non-proliferation regime.

Is South Korea the New Quintessential Representation of Soft Power?

Daniele Carminati • Sep 18 2022 • Articles

South Korea’s extraordinary ascent is unlikely to be a temporary phenomenon, but the political direction of its soft power is yet to be determined.

Corroding Western Democracy: The Disparity Between Azerbaijan and Russia

Vahagn Avedian • Sep 15 2022 • Articles

A lack of critical reporting on Baku’s narrative has not only glossed over democratic shortcomings in Azerbaijan, but it has also helped undermine the rights of Armenians.

Opinion – International Relations at the End of the Second Elizabethan Age

Martin Duffy • Sep 12 2022 • Articles

Elizabeth II was one of international relations’ strongest soft powers – not just in longevity, but also in her subtle influence on the global system.

Brazil’s Ongoing Pursuit of Democracy Amidst Bicentennial Celebrations

Carlos Frederico Pereira da Silva Gama • Sep 11 2022 • Articles

As in other systems beset by authoritarian compromises, Brazil’s inner contradictions have paved the way for a retreat into nostalgia over the past decade.

Opinion – The Future of the USA-China Trade War

Hasnat Aslam • Sep 10 2022 • Articles

Future agreements between the USA and China should focus on strengthening the rule of law and the global trading system.

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