American Exceptionalism: Exemplifying Patriotism and Justifying Imperialism
American exceptionalism exemplifies the patriotic essence of the American people, but it has also proven problematic for the conduct of sound American foreign policy.
Recontextualising the ‘War on Terror’: Discursive Practices from Bush to Obama
The strategies employed by the Bush administration after 9/11 to manufacture public consent for action have since been recontextualised towards Iran by Barack Obama.
Explaining the Case for Invading Iraq from a Neo-conservative Perspective
The Bush administration’s invasion of Iraq was a story of neo-conservative ideas (militarism, morality, and democracy) about the role of America in the world.
Will Japan Become a Nuclear Weapons Power?
Japan’s non-nuclear policy appears to be a pragmatic realisation of numerous domestic factors, perceptions of regional security, and faith in the US alliance.
The ‘Intelligence Special Relationship’ between Britain and the United States
The UK-USA relationship has stood the test of time and evolved to meet the requirements of intelligence consumers as old threats have dissipated and new threats emerged.
Constituting Latin America
Early US foreign policy understood and utilised modernity in a manner distinct from Europe, but on the same problematic epistemological grounds.
The Neoconservative Influence on US Foreign Policy and the 2003 Iraq War
For the Neocons ideas are everything. Unfortunately, as proven by the insurgency which rose in Iraq, the rest of the world has very different ideas about global society.
Snowden on Screen at SXSW: Visual Irruptions of State Self-Image
The Snowden leaks and their framing reveal how aesthetic irruptions can destabilize the self-image and ultimately the ontological security of the state.
Why Is a Small State Like Georgia Important for the USA, the EU and Russia?
Newcomer Georgia became an arena of confrontation between the USA, the EU and Russia due to its geostrategic location, political developments and strategic orientation.
Iran 1978-1979: Reflections on Intelligence Failure
The failure of the US intelligence community to predict the Islamic Revolution in Iran offers lessons that remain relevant today in the aftermath of the ‘Arab Spring’.
