A Critical Evaluation of Poststructuralism’s Contribution to Security
Poststructuralism’s contribution to security lies within its scope to critique and question, exploring areas that other schools of thought dare not tread.
The Contemporary Neoliberal State and Economic Violence
Neoliberal states such as the United States and Great Britain seek to promote and enhance structural inequality within their borders by exerting economic violence.
One for All or All for One? Ideology and Cohesion in the IRA and PIRA
Is there a relationship between ideology and insurgent cohesion? The cases of the IRA and PIRA, the Provisional Irish Republican Army, provides an interesting insight.
Overcoming Internal Resistance Within the Military Command Structure
Successful military commanders recognize the internal resistance human interaction creates and overcome said resistance by identifying personal strengths and weaknesses.
Do Gender Minorities Belong in the Military?
Trans people are included in the military by their willingness to reinforce the binary narrative structures of women as “beautiful souls” and men as “citizen protectors”.
Security Council Resolution 1325’s Impact on Kosovo’s Post-Conflict Framework
In line with the agenda set by Security Council Resolution 1325, Kosovo has worked to integrate gender equality into its post-conflict peace-building efforts.
The Depiction of Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier and How It Hinders Action
Framing climate change as a security threat has little potential to combat the effects of climate change correctly while supporting climate action.
The Capability-Expectation Gap in EU Foreign Policy after the Lisbon Treaty
Although the Lisbon Treaty increased the capabilities of the EU in foreign policy, the expectations from the EU have increased as a result.
Cybersecurity: A National Security Issue?
Cybersecurity is a crucial national security issue that must be governed through an approach that combines relevant technical aspects with insights from the humanities.
Has Critical Security Studies Run Out of Steam?
CSS’ focus on a normative theory of security has resulted in theoretical inaccuracies and a wide range of criticisms due to its apparent liberal view of progress.
