Neo-Colonialism in Africa? An Analysis of a UK-Funded Volunteer Abroad Programme
The International Citizen Service programme failed to challenge unequal power dynamics between the Global North and Global South and perpetuated neo-colonial relations.
The Far-Right Sweden Democrats and the Construction of the Muslim Other
The Social Democrats in Sweden portray Muslims as a security threat to the Swedish identity by employing an ethnopluralist discourse.
How Does the Italian Mafia Affect Mixed Migration?
The Italian mafia influences mixed migration by taking advantage of migrant vulnerability, increasing its influence and creating a domestic and global security threat.
Did Oleg Gordievsky’s Espionage Hasten the End of the Cold War?
Through shaping the West’s views of the USSR and in turn its response via the intelligence he provided, Gordievsky had a strategic impact on the end of the Cold War.
Rallying-round-the-Flag: The Polish Reaction to the EU Rule of Law Proceedings
In past years, Polish government was successful in presenting the EU rule of law proceedings as a threat to the Polish nation but was unable to instigate a rally effect.
Do Assassinations Serve Little Purpose Other than to Communicate Resolve?
Assassinations do not only communicate resolve. They serve other functions, too, such as eliminating perceived threats and increasing diplomatic leverage.
Statehood in Modern International Community: Kosovo, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia
Comparative analysis highlighted how the support of Great Powers with strong alliance-building capacities is a key element to exert statehood in the international arena.
Ideology and Economic Policy in European Social Democracy c.1890-2010
Analysis of Swedish, German and British socialist parties reveals how tradition of social democracy has been evolving due to changing circumstances.
“In sight of surrender”: Critical Analysis of the 2022 Sanction Regime on Russia
Sanctions are unlikely to produce any policy concessions on the sanction state side, and may even produce unwanted developments, all the while aggravating suffering.
Neoliberalism in the UK and New Zealand: Validating Ideational Analyses
Analysing differences in social policy between NZ and the UK, which implemented similar economic policies 1984-1990, requires an ideationally focused critical lens.
