Articles

Beyond All Historical Barriers: Swiss Neutrality in the Forefront

Christophe Farquet • Jun 8 2022 • Articles

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

Tatiana Vargas Maia • Jun 8 2022 • Articles

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

Thomas Ameyaw-Brobbey • Jun 7 2022 • Articles

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

Celine Germond-Duret • Jun 7 2022 • Articles

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

William M. Zolinger Fujii • Jun 5 2022 • Articles

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

Sunaina Danziger and Dylan Junkin • Jun 3 2022 • Articles

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’?

Elliot Dolan-Evans • May 29 2022 • Articles

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.

Opinion – A Hidden Victory? The Winter War and Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Andrew Latham and Austin Wu • May 28 2022 • Articles

In a Clausewitzian sense, Putin has successfully used Russian force to impose Russia’s will on Ukraine.

The Lawful Killing of Civilians Under International Humanitarian Law

Beth Morrison • May 27 2022 • Articles

Subject to the principles of distinction and proportionality, killing is a given in wars, and it is unfeasible to criminalise all kinds of civilian deaths.

Opinion – A ‘Weakened’ Quad?

Pak K. Lee and Lai-Ha Chan • May 27 2022 • Articles

The Quad is not constrained by India’s neutral stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but rather by its reluctance to stand up to China.

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