Racism and the Politics of Fear at the US-Mexico Border
Security discourse that constructs migrants as existential threats to the American national identity reinforces racism, abuse of power, and the politics of fear.
The Great Lockdown vs. The Great Depression and the 2008 Global Financial Crisis
Compared to the Great Depression and the 2008 Financial Crisis, the impact of the current economic crisis has been much hastier, more entrenched and very immediate.
A Failure of Coercion: The George W. Bush Administration and North Korea
As long as the DPRK fears for its survival, it is doubtful that any state can coerce the DPRK to abandon its nuclear weapons.
Critical Reflections on Ethnicity and Colourism in Africa and the Diaspora
Colourism in African communities has evolved from colonialism, slavery and racial hierarchies and affects both those with dark and light skin in negative ways.
Intermestic Realism: Domestic Considerations in International Relations
A nation’s foreign policy is a product of both international and domestic considerations. This is particularly evident in economic scenarios like the US-China Trade war.
Terrorism as a Weapon of the Strong? A Postcolonial Analysis of Terrorism
A postcolonial perspective offers a greater understanding of terrorism than the traditional approach, as it integrates the colonial context into the analysis.
Is Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations” a Self-fulfilled Prophecy?
Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations,” though fraught with polarizing opinions, still has relevance to contemporary policies and politics.
The Use of “Remote” Warfare: A Strategy to Limit Loss and Responsibility
Remote warfare has become increasingly popular among Western governments as both a political and military tool in the fight against terror.
The Carter Administration and Human Rights in Chile, 1977-81
Jimmy Carter ignored human rights abuses perpetuated by the Pinochet regime and only responded if the threat was to do with containing the communist threat in Chile.
Obama and ‘Learning’ in Foreign Policy: Military Intervention in Libya and Syria
‘Learning’ as an analytical framework shows how Obama’s decision-making towards the Gaddafi and Assad regimes was informed by past US interventions.
