Post-structuralist ‘critique’ and How It Treats Power in Global Politics
Post-structuralists introduce the possibility of viewing international politics from a different starting point, outside the constrains of traditional paradigms.
Was NATO’s decision to militarily intervene in the Kosovo War a ‘last resort’?
The ambiguity of the Just War Theory in the case of NATO’s military intervention in Kosovo has resulted into divided and opposing interpretations.
Dependency Theory: A Useful Tool for Analyzing Global Inequalities Today?
Several thoughts and concepts from the dependency approach are still applicable for making sense of global inequalities in today’s globalized world.
How Does Proportional Representation Influence Government Composition?
Results indicate a robust positive relationship between the use of proportional representation systems and the number of government parties.
“I’m Not A Feminist, But…”: Why Students Support the Cause But Not the Label
Disassociation with the feminist label despite agreeing with feminist objectives is primarily influenced by a misunderstanding of feminism, and not negative stereotypes.
Limited Science and Persistent Philosophy: The Neopositivist Turn in IR
IR sits uncomfortably between social sciences and the arts, and efforts to define its methodology as either a science or a philosophy have also proved challenging.
Does “Scandal” Challenge the Dominance of the ‘male-stream’ in World Politics?
Whilst on the surface Scandal appears to make bold feminist statements, in depth discourse analysis reveals that this is not the case.
Cross-Communal Sporting Projects and Inter-group Relations
Abolishing regulation that fosters segregation is a step in right direction, but more needs to be done. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to reconciliation.
The War of Ideas: Counter-radicalization Discourses in America and Britain
Academics should aim at more objective, data-driven empirical research on the process of radicalization in order to aid in the counter-radicalization effort.
What Status Should Case Studies Be Given in the Study of Comparative Politics?
Case studies ought to be utilised more frequently and widely due to the irreplaceable value and significance they have for the comparative analysis of politics.
