Forgetting Politics: The Impossibility of Humanitarian Intervention
‘Humanitarian military intervention’ is critiqued as a de-politicizing discourse, with four proposals for re-politicization suggested.
Morgenthau’s Utilitarian Version of Realism
Morgenthau’s realist doctrine is neither amoral nor bellicose because it is informed by a set of utilitarian ethics which aim to prevent major conflict via lesser evils.
Challenges and Opportunities for Walzer’s “Jus ad Vim” for the 21st Century
“Jus ad vim” undoubtedly has a role in the ethical evaluation of military and government activities, especially in the realm of emerging technology such as drones.
Hasan al-Banna and the Political Ideologisation of Islam in the 20th Century
Hasan al-Banna, founder of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood, has played a significant role in the political ideologisation of Islam in the twentieth century.
Global Justice: An Exegesis of Contemporary Theories
The lack of consensus on global justice is a microcosm of schisms present in international relations perspectives.
The EU’s Promotion of Gender Equality in Egypt: Towards a New Strategy?
The EU cannot let women see their rights deteriorate, nor it can think of them as mere disadvantaged, passive recipients of its aid.
Purpose, Power, and Problems: The Pursuit of Norms for Cybersecurity
A norms-based approach to achieving cyber security has its merits, but there are significant coordination hurdles to overcome in order to make developing norms lasting.
Intervention, Rectificatory Justice and Immigration: France and Ben Ali
Looking at the example of France and Tunisia, past interference in the political and social life of a country should be considered as a criteria of assessing immigration.
Domestic Workers in the UK’s Shadows: A Normative Assessment of Modern Slavery
The current legal framework in the UK falls short of providing them with effective protection from enslavement and exploitation while also furthering their victimization.
The Racialisation of Rape Narratives in British Media Coverage of the Delhi Rape
The symbolic and emotive potential of rape narratives has, throughout colonial and post-colonial history, been powerfully employed in connection with race.
