Morgenthau’s Utilitarian Version of Realism
Morgenthau’s realist doctrine is neither amoral nor bellicose because it is informed by a set of utilitarian ethics which aim to prevent major conflict via lesser evils.
‘Children of the Stones’: The Securitization of Palestinian Children by Israel
To understand the complex and highly subtle securitization of Palestinian children by the Israeli state requires going beyond the Copenhagen School’s analysis framework.
Studying Gender in International Relations without Feminism?
Feminism challenges normative assumptions of international relations and, despite potential limitations, is essential to wider gender studies.
How Useful is Europeanisation in Explaining EU and Member State Relations?
Europeanisation is a useful but limited concept in explaining the relationship between the EU and its member states.
Challenges and Opportunities for Walzer’s “Jus ad Vim” for the 21st Century
“Jus ad vim” undoubtedly has a role in the ethical evaluation of military and government activities, especially in the realm of emerging technology such as drones.
The Contested Image of Māori Cultural Exhibition in Aotearoa New Zealand
The presentation of Māori people in New Zealand has changed greatly since their first major appearance in 1851, evolving from curios to cultural treasures.
The Role of Political Parties in Putin’s Hybrid-Regime
Beyond providing the regime with a sheen of legitimacy through competing in elections, each of Russia’s main parties play a key role in sustaining the hybrid-regime.
US Foreign Policy and the 1973 Coup in Chile
Containment theory and its tendency to promote blunt thinking, especially in the Americas, was the prime factor affecting the logic behind US support for the coup in Chile.
Guns v. Butter: Differentiating Armaments in International Relations
There are plenty of differences between arms and other economic goods, but most of these differences are not fundamental: they are differences in degree, not in type.
Monetary Sovereignty under the Gold Standard – The Case of the Ottoman Empire
Increasing indebtedness and severe crises caused the Ottoman Empire to lose monetary sovereignty, culminating with the adoption of a limping gold standard.
