Human Rights and Terrorism: A Comparative Security Analysis
Liberal values are under siege from terrorism, but questions exist concerning Eurocentric notions of terrorism and the source of supposedly illegitimate violence.
The Challenges and Successes of EU Democracy Promotion Policies
The success of EU democracy promotion is contingent upon the degree of bargaining power the EU possesses vis-à-vis ‘third countries’.
Towards Mature Justice: Expanding the ICC’s Independent Oversight Mechanism
The ICC would benefit from an extension of the IOM’s mandate to include the oversight of intermediaries used in the OTP as it will improve the Court’s judicial process.
Was Britain a ‘Good International Citizen’ under the Blair Government?
Whilst it may be a stretch to call Britain a GIC under Blair, he certainly presided over a distinct change in the use of ethics and morality in FP decisions.
Military Intervention in Libya: The Renewal of the Tuareg’s Self-Determination
The case of the Tuareg is emblematic to understand the possible detrimental consequences of foreign military intervention.
Are India and China on a Collision Course of Maritime Strategies?
The Chinese and Indian maritime strategies and their aspirations have disposed two powers into a collision course in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
How Has the Human Rights Regime Been Affected by 9/11 and the ‘War on Terror’?
No evidence continues to exist that states’ prioritization of security interests over international norms has disrupted the institutions of the human rights regime.
The EU’s Responsibility to Protect Environmentally Displaced People
The number of environmentally displaced people is expected to increase, and the EU has a moral responsibility to grant protection status to climate refugees.
Do Regional Organisations Provide an Alternative to UN Peace Operations?
ROs do not provide a credible alternative to the UN because the advantages are far outstripped by serious financial, logistical, and political obstacles they face.
Are Migration Policies in Europe and America Creating More or Less Security?
The EU and the US are increasingly portraying immigrant populations as threats to a nation’s security both in physical and figurative senses.
