Was the Brutality of War in Sierra Leone a Reflection of Primitive Barbarism?
War should be understood within the context where unjust power structures have created deep rooted social and political grievances which are driving the war.
Putin & Russian Heritage: Russia’s Foreign Policy Identity Since Napoleon
The development of an imperial identity during the Soviet Union, plus the disruption caused by Yeltsin, shaped Russian foreign policy identity even to Putin.
What is the Future of African Regionalism?
Regionalism is an oft-discussed theme in relations between African states, but ideological differences and an inability to find agreement remain challenges.
An Assessment of Climate Change Imagery in the UK’s Media
Visual imagery in communication and news media is an essential contributor to public disengagement with climate change in the UK.
Forgetting Politics: The Impossibility of Humanitarian Intervention
‘Humanitarian military intervention’ is critiqued as a de-politicizing discourse, with four proposals for re-politicization suggested.
The Significance of the ‘Human Security’ Paradigm in International Politics
The topic of human security is multifaceted and demands caution when analysed in different contexts.
Explaining Russia’s Intervention in Syria in September 2015
Instead of giving an empirical account of the factors that led to Russia’s intervention, it’s important to explore the extent to which IR theory explains such a calculus.
The Conservative Party’s Success and the ‘One Nation’ Tradition
The ‘One Nation’ tradition helped the Conservative Party break ties with the past and place itself in the centre of British politics where most of the voters are.
Securing the Energy Supply: China’s “Malacca Dilemma”
For China to ensure the future security of its energy supply, it must balance the protection of its critical sea lanes with the seeking of alternative energy sources.
Why Do We Need a Gender Analysis in International Political Economy?
A gender analysis demonstrates the centrality of the differential valorisation of the masculine and the feminine to the functioning of the global political economy.
