Arab Contributions to Islamic International Relations: Why is There No Breakthrough in Theorizing?
Without a commitment to producing original knowledge, there is little hope of changing the status quo.
The Rising Girl Love Factor in Thailand’s Soft Power
Thailand’s strategic efforts to enhance its brand through LGBTQ+ rights serves as both entertainment and a reflection of the country’s progressive values.
Opinion – Nigeria’s Readiness to Fight Corruption and End Poverty
Nigeria’s anti-graft institutions must be stronger and autonomous in order to effectively prosecute corruption and help alleviate a raft of insecurity crises.
Opinion – The Duality of Maia Sandu
The true test of Sandu’s leadership lies not in her alignment of Moldova with Western values, but in her adherence to those values in practice.
Opinion – Queer Experiences of Atrocity Crimes and the Fight for LGBTI+ Rights
There is a clear link between LGBTI+ issues, particularly homophobia, and the prevention of – or resistance to – mass atrocities.
Omens for the South Caucasus in the 2024 US Presidential Election
Beyond the US election result, the attention to the South Caucasus depends on which role the emerging regional order will play in a changing global security architecture.
Central Asia: The Last Stronghold of a Declining Russia?
Moscow’s instruments of extracting political concessions in the region are gradually losing their effectiveness as the war in Ukraine continues.
The Effects of Wars: Lessons from Ukraine
Reductive approaches must be replaced with a more comprehensive integrated analysis to learn lessons essential to preventing comparable conflicts.
Between Myth and Reality: Soviet Legacies in the Russian Arctic
While seven of the eight Arctic states are NATO members, Russia is still a significant opponent in the region due to the size of its northern coastline and historical conditions.
Opinion – Reflecting on Hiroshima
The expansion of the worldwide peace movement is evidence of the continuing dialogue concerning “museums of war and peace” and Hiroshima/Nagasaki days are at the heart of that conceptualization.
