Obama and ‘Learning’ in Foreign Policy: Military Intervention in Libya and Syria
‘Learning’ as an analytical framework shows how Obama’s decision-making towards the Gaddafi and Assad regimes was informed by past US interventions.
Revolutionary Religion: Shia Islam and the Iranian Revolution
The Iranian revolution of 1979 can be considered as Islamic, yet we must recognize the socioeconomic conditions and existing political movements which fostered change.
The Emergent Role of Cities as Actors in International Relations
Cities are behaving as actors in contemporary international politics by mimicking diplomatic practices, organising transnational networks, and engaging with IOs.
Policy Failure and Unipolarity on the Eve of Operation Desert Storm
The unprecedented support for Operation Desert Storm was facilitated by a combination of primary and secondary factors.
Examining the Validity of a ‘Global Britain’ and Its Ties with the Commonwealth
After Brexit, British politicians wanted to pursue a “Global Britain” policy and strengthen trade with the Commonwealth, but this strategy cannot replace EU trade.
Spatialising The Political and “Nomadic Subjectivity”
International relationships should be viewed across a spatial plane, rather than a temporal one, to better conceptualise borders and nomadic subjects.
A Biopolitical and Necropolitical Analysis of Nuclear Weapon Proliferation
The logic of the non-proliferation regime and the choice to proliferate can be explained by the theoretical fusion of biopolitics and necropolitics.
The Limitations and Capabilities of the United Nations in Modern Conflict
The ongoing Syrian Civil War exemplifies the need to reform the United Nations Security Council in order to better address elements of modern conflict.
An “Invitation to Struggle”: Congress’ Leading Role in US Foreign Policy
Despite the great importance of the US President in American foreign policy, Congress has the power, through various means, to assert itself and shape US foreign policy.
The US Cannot Take the Japanese Alliance for Granted
Japan is likely to be the ultimate determining factor in peace and stability in East Asia. To avoid insecurity and great power war, diplomatic efforts should be pursued.
