The structure of a group can affect how criminality affects discipline and cohesion, while political aspirations can define the level of involvement in crime.
Postcolonial approaches offer a more holistic and nuanced explanation of world politics than most IR theories, but it would be misplaced to describe them as “better”.
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.
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.
DDR programmes continue to fail at meeting specific needs of children associated with armed forces and groups. A reconceptualisation of these programmes is needed.
Contrary to popular belief, partisan politics have a notable impact in determining and shaping public policy within the European Union.
Cyprus has experienced ethnic conflict in the past, but is now attempting reunification. However, internal and external actors are impeding this process.
The exercise of power in the UK controls human rights law, which is concealed beneath controls and limitations which are powerful in theory, but are lacking in practice.
Carter’s progressive human rights and arms control policies ultimately failed as he underestimated the prevailing geopolitical landscape of the Cold War.
IR theoretical perspectives are governed by Western principles, thus constructing a hierarchy that places the West as the core analytical entity within the discourse.
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