Essays

Neorealism: Internal Debates and Relevance to Space Militarisation

Joshua James Hudson • Feb 10 2022 • Essays

This essay explores the contention of neorealism with other strands of realist thinking, as well as applies neorealism to explain the continuing space militarisation.

No Peace Without Justice: The Denial of Transitional Justice in Post-2001 Afghanistan

Ariane Luessen • Feb 7 2022 • Essays

The denial of transitional justice in post-9/11 Afghanistan ignored Afghan demands for meaningful truth, justice and reconciliation.

Is War A Social Construction?

Eric Hager • Feb 5 2022 • Essays

It is argued that war is a social construct bound by certain a priori biases that shape the nature of social interactions and interpersonal relations.

Practice Theory: How The Consumer’s Limited Agency Hampers Climate Action

Annabel Davies • Feb 2 2022 • Essays

The limited agency of consumers hampers green choices. A force upon the practice instead of the consumer can strengthen climate action.

NATO and Russia: A Defensive Expansion?

Julian Izzo • Jan 31 2022 • Essays

An exclusive NATO expansion created lopsided gains, violating the strategic balance between Russia and the West.

North Korea’s Withdrawal from the NPT: Neorealism and Selectorate Theory

Su Bai • Jan 27 2022 • Essays

Both neorealism and the selectorate theory show that North Korea’s demand for nuclear weapons strongly correlates with a large US military presence in East Asia.

The Limits of the Scientific Method in International Relations

Arnaud Sobrero • Jan 27 2022 • Essays

While positivism has brought a sense of rigor and academic framework to study international politics, it obscures some crucial truths.

On Reagan’s Legacy: A Comparison with Trump and Biden

Rob May • Jan 23 2022 • Essays

In considering approaches to avert conflict, it may be useful to assess the legacy of President Ronald Reagan, whose administration stewarded the end of the first cold war.

How Effective is Terrorism in Exerting Political Influence: The Case of Hamas?

Aidan Lecky • Jan 16 2022 • Essays

Terrorism as a tool to achieve political influence can be effective in short-term, but ineffective for long-term goals.

Police Brutality Against Voters? The 2017 Catalan Independence Referendum

Marlena Mazura • Jan 12 2022 • Essays

The essay examines alleged policy brutality accusations during the Catalan independence referendum in 2017.

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