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.
Opinion – The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on European Nationalism
A revival of nationalism across Europe is a scenario that should not be excluded, especially if the economy deteriorates and insecurity increases.
Ukraine War: The Limits of Traditional Naval Power and the Rise of Collective and Civilian Seapower
If Russia manages to control all of the Ukrainian coast, this will negatively impact on Ukraine’s ability to resist and further strain global food security.
Opinion – Germany’s Flawed Russia Policy Has Its Roots in a Misreading of History
For decades, German policy towards Putin’s Russia was beset by dangerous delusions based on a rather selective grasp of which lessons to draw from Germany’s own history.
Plus Ça Change: Russian Invasions of Ukraine, Past and Present
Repeating what their predecessors had done in previous centuries, in 2022 Russia ordered a systematic killing of Ukrainian civilians in an attempt to keep Ukraine under Russian control.
Opinion – On 9 May Putin’s Russia Will Glorify War and Stalin
Putin’s so-called de-Nazification has nothing to do with combating Nazis in Ukraine and everything to do with the xenophobic Stalinist and racist climate in Putin’s Russia.
