Riots in India: A Consequence of Democracy?
Political motivations offer only a partial explanation for Indian riots. They do not take into account religious mobilization, extremist ideologies, or perceptions of ‘the other’ that lead to participation in, or approval of, violence.
Towards Presidentialism in Australia?
Australia has undergone a wide range of changes, impacting on the traditional role and image of its politics.
Unraveling the Mystery of People Smuggling Networks
People smuggling networks targeting Australia have a number of common elements, such as flexibility and adaptability, wide range of actors and branching out into other organised crimes.
Labour Movements: A Prominent Role in Struggles Against Globalisation?
Neoliberal globalisation creates opportunities for new forms of organisation and resistance, even as it attempts to undermine existing strategies.
An Analysis of Contemporary US-China-India Relations
The US-Sino-India triangle is one of the most important strategic relationships of contemporary foreign affairs. The increasing economic ties between China and India outweigh the likelihood of realist war.
Can Gazprom be a Reliable Central Asian Gas Supplier to Europe?
The EU’s interests in Central Asia are best served through cooperation with Gazprom rather than competition.
Did the UNHCR Fail Vietnamese Refugees in Hong Kong?
The UNHCR faced a difficult situation in managing Vietnamese refugees in the late 1970s and 80s. Nevertheless, several of the failures were of its own making.
China: Peaceful or Menacing?
The PLA is the state’s main instrument of war, which means that it is likely to have a considerable impact on whether China is branded ‘peaceful’ or ‘menacing’ by other states.
The Securitization of Non-Traditional Threats: Water Security in China
Whilst the water shortage in China has been securitised at the state level, this has not been successful at the local government level, or with the public at large.
Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency: Competing Approaches to Anti-Terrorism
When comparing the approaches of COIN and CT to actors, grievances and legitimacy, it is clear that the two are not complementary.
