Returning to Realism: The Other Face of the Ukraine Crisis
An upgrade in US thinking to view Russia as a contemporary country with present-day policy goals as opposed to just an irredentist dying regime should be considered.
Ignore the Paradox: Russia, Ukraine, and Nuclear Deterrence
There is no empirical evidence that the assumption of emboldened and risk-acceptant conventional conflict behavior of Russia is in some way caused by, or protected by, MAD.
Opinion – Challenges for the Expansion of the BRICS
New partners and the increase of interaction between emerging and developing countries seem to be a plausible alternative to safeguard interests, but challenges remain.
Beyond All Historical Barriers: Swiss Neutrality in the Forefront
To understand the evolution of Swiss neutrality, it is necessary to differentiate between three dimensions of what it means to be neutral in contemporary Swiss history.
The ‘Erasure of Nationalism’ and International Relations
Nationalism has been fundamental in structuring the international system, and continues to change and transform it today.
Opinion – Ghana and the World Cup: Assessing Diversionary in Weak States
if Ghana does well in the 2022 World Cup the public is likely to temporarily shift its attention from the government’s inefficiency in handling domestic affairs.
Decolonising Conservation: Towards a Postcolonial Conservation Regime
The post-2020 global biodiversity framework offers an opportunity to initiate a systemic change to endorse a right-based approach with Indigenous peoples as equal partners.
The Ideas Behind Putin’s War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s integration into the West is unacceptable to the Kremlin on security grounds, it is also inadmissible for what Putin would consider ‘civilizational’ reasons.
Opinion – U.S. Foreign Policy and Democratic Erosion in Allied States
Relations measured on a foundation of shared democracy, rather than on defense capabilities, will prove stronger when these partnerships are tested.
Opinion – Why Does the World Bank Not Classify Ukraine as ‘In Conflict’?
Ukraine is one of the largest borrowers of IMF and World Bank money, and the country holds huge debt obligations from countries and external creditors worldwide.
