Power and Development in Global Politics
Global politics will always be shaped by the actions of states and the importance of concepts such as the balance of power and the security dilemma.
Opinion – The West’s Credibility Crisis in the Midst of Putin’s War
Canceling courses on Dostoyevsky and excluding Russian athletes and performers fit seamlessly into modern US culture of hyperpolarization and cancellation, now exported to all of the West
Global Governance: Human Rights and Environmental Governance
The international community faces a number of issues and barriers that are integral towards the fight against climate change, running up against questions of power and influence over the system as a whole.
Adding Fuel to the Fire? American Security Cooperation in Sub-Saharan Africa
There is inherent danger in building partner capacity without first ensuring that there is a strong foundation of military professionalism.
Global Governance: Political and Economic Governance
An introduction to the political and economic dimensions of global governance and its institutions – with a principal focus on the UN due to its centrality within the global system.
Opinion – The Complexities of Establishing Who Killed Shireen Abu Aqla
Even if an investigation took place, the mainstream Israeli and Palestinian standpoints in the overall conflict seem light-years apart from each other.
The State and Globalisation
The process of globalisation has potentially altered how we should understand the role of the state within International Relations – both in theory and in practice.
City Diplomacy: The Case for Eclectic (and Humble) Theorizing
Cities can respond to issues of global concern in ways that may be difficult for states, but there is more work to be done in theorizing best practices.
Theories of Global Politics
A beginner’s guide to realism and liberalism, incorporating insights from some of the critical theoretical paradigms within International Relations.
New Book – Understanding Global Politics
An accessible starting point for any reader looking to get to grips with how the world works – including as preparation for embarking on an International Relations degree or taking the global politics A-Level.
