China’s Role in Global Economics and Politics
China, as the second largest economy and the principal exporter in the world, has come to play an indomitable role in global politics and global economics.
Islam and Women’s Reproductive and Sexual Rights in the MENA Region
Reproductive rights are supported by some political leaders and muftis, and denounced by others, a situation which is reflected in the range of laws pertaining to abortion in the MENA region.
Can ‘Just Giving Money to the Poor’ Reduce Poverty?
Whilst giving money to the poor is necessary to alleviate certain aspects of poverty, this social protection method in itself is not sufficient to reduce the multifarious aspects of poverty.
Why Turkish Accession Depends on Mediation of the Cyprus Dispute
The EU can effectively mediate the Cyprus conflict to a peaceful resolution through a process of Graduated Reciprocation in Tension Reduction (GRIT).
The Case for Russian and East European Studies
Major processes such as globalisation remain – despite their international appearance – locally embedded. Area specialists can contribute to a more refined interpretation of these developments.
The Role of Violence During Indonesia’s Political Transition
The beginning of the 1990’s marked the start of a transition in the realm of Indonesian politics, as the population began to show their frustration towards Suharto’s authoritarian regime.
The Governmentalization of the State: Two Questions of Power
The question of ‘who governs?’ is problematic. We must, therefore, start our inquiry of power with a question of ‘how?’: how is power exercised?
European Approaches to Terrorism in a Post-9/11 World
European and US approaches to combating terrorism have sharply diverged. European counter-terrorism policy has enabled the EU to project the very values and interests that define it.
How Did the Brahimi Report Improve the Effectiveness of UN Peacekeeping Operations?
The Brahimi report is not an achievement in itself as peacekeeping still faces operational issues but it greatly contributed to the improvement by highlighting several flaws.
Does the European Union Lead in the Combat of Climate Change?
The extent to which the EU can be accurately labelled as the world leader in combating climate change has increased, despite elements still appearing relatively fragile.
