A Public Reason Defence of Same-Sex Marriage
Accounts of gay marriage that appeal to nonpublic reasons (and therefore are of the perfectionist kind) should not be pursued.
The Implications of State Failure on Security
The notion of ‘state failure’ is analytically valid, yet empirically the concept has become an imperfect tool of global governance.
Why Poststructuralism Is Central to the Study of International Relations
The manifold and multiplex essence attached to reality calls for an anti-foundational analysis of the “truths” upheld in international theory.
The Doha Development Round and Challenges to Multilateral Trade Negotiations
While some view the Bali Package as a much needed life-line for the WTO, critics note that the agreement papers over the tough issues that the WTO will face later on.
The Politics of Postwar Reconstruction as the Discursive International Ordering
The ontological shift in policy configuration mirrors the adaptive character of the liberal order and its ability to expand its domination over individual.
Explaining South Korean Policy Toward the United States, 1987-2014
Despite elements of disagreement in its policy outlook, Seoul has been eager to remain a valuable and contributing member in the US-led regional and global architecture.
Evaluation of Chabal and Daloz’s Africa Works, with Reference to Burkina Faso
Chabal and Daloz argue that neopatrimonialism is central to African politics, the political culture of Africa being inherently different to that of the Western states.
Jimmy Carter, Human Rights and the Cold War
Carter’s focus on the Cold War and Containment meant that his human rights ideals could never be achieved due to the importance he placed on repelling Soviet influence.
Do Colonial Attitudes Influence the Media’s Response to Humanitarian Crises?
The media’s overwhelming focus on negative events in the South maintains the colonial binaries of our civilisation and their backwardness.
The Responsibility to Protect and the Importance of International Consensus
A constructive debate between the proponents and the sceptics of R2P will lead to establishing a greater consensus around the concept.
