The Politics of Securitising Migration
Framing migration as a security issue enacts a conception of political community based on fear, in which belonging is determined beyond democratic political contestation.
Does the Inclusion of Women in Peace Building Processes Make a Difference?
Rather than including more women in peace-building to make positive difference to the processes and outcomes, a gender sensitive approach should be considered.
The Evolution of the European Union’s Common Security and Defence Policy
While it may be premature to mourn the death of CSDP, its evolution from Lisbon to Libya demonstrates how it requires a serious reappraisal of its very purpose.
Almost the Same, But Not Quite (Soft): the Duality of Russian Soft Power
Russia’s attempt to use soft power in foreign policy is both counter-hegemonic and oriented toward promoting a regional, Russo-centric hegemonic order.
A Framework Convention on Global Health: A Step to Better Health for All
There should be an effective global right to health and it would be worthwhile for states to negotiate and ratify a Framework Convention on Global Health.
Humanitarian Governance and the Politics of Celebrity Engagement
Claims to alleviate suffering by celebrity humanitarians reflect attempts by the neoliberal world order to control and ensure order in the ‘chaotic’ continent of Africa.
Theory-Practice Interplay of Conflict Resolution: The 2008 Russo-Georgian War
The Medvedev-Sarkozy plan failed to establish a lasting peace due to its deterministic nature. A constructivist approach might help change the attitudes of rival parties.
Examining the Analytical Challenges Posed by IS to Security Theory
To examine the challenges IS poses to security theory is to first define the functions of IS and lay out how these functions are related to the threat environment.
Why Have Iran and North Korea Had Different Nuclear Postures to Sanctions?
The alternative cultures and regime types of Iran and North Korea are the main reasons behind the disparate responses to economic sanctions in the 2010s.
Have Western Powers Lost the Art of Strategy?
‘Strategy’ is a concept Western powers have struggled to define throughout history, and never truly owned. The 2003 Iraq War was a clear embodiment of this struggle.
