Local and International Actors Influencing Inter-Communal Relations in Rakhine State
Local and international actors have historically influenced trends and dynamics of inter-communal relations in the multi-ethnic Rakhine State of Myanmar.
The Politics of Teaching International Relations in the Arab World: A Critique
We live in a global system that constantly pushes one towards silencing non-Western voices and rendering their contributions invisible.
Opinion – Former China-Premier Wen Jiabao’s Censored Essay
An alternative reading suggests that Wen believes that liberal universal values are worth fighting for – even in the context of China’s current repressive system.
Opinion – From Royalty to Rock Stars: Royal Celebrity and Contemporary Politics
Harry and Meghan’s international ventures and increased focus on the American market are considered not just a betrayal of the royal family, but of Britain itself.
Opinion – The Coming of Age of the European Union’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
It is imperative for EU to not succumb into irrelevance by becoming a toothless tiger in order to eventually be a truly strategic global geopolitical actor.
The Cruelty of Kafala: Immigrant Life in Kuwait
Educating children and society that exploitation is immoral and demonstrating tolerance, equality and human dignity is the only way to end the Kafala mentality.
Opinion – Could the Sino-Iranian Agreement Weaken US Hegemony?
The Sino-Iranian agreement will help to bypass U.S. global economic power and increase Iranian economic efforts.
Signature Pedagogies and the Use of Violence in In-Class Simulations
While simulations are useful tools, we need to be cognizant of the potential impact that these exercises have, particularly as they relate to training future foreign policy decision-makers.
Britannia Unchanged Post-Brexit
From times of empire to the current Brexit fiasco, it has been the lower parts of society that pay for the mistakes of the elites – and yet it is also the latter who make history.
Teaching and Learning Professional Skills Through Simulations
Simulations can build professional character based on autonomy, collaboration, responsibility, and empathy.
