Machiavelli on the Use of Immoral Means in Politics
If a political prince’s primary purpose is to maintain his leadership, he must develop the capability of appropriately using immoral methods when necessary.
International Security and “Failed States”: A Cause for Concern?
Failed states signal that the Westphalian model lacks empirical support and is a simple political construction that deserves greater theoretical scrutiny.
The Incompatibility of COIN Warfare and Nation-Building in Iraq and Afghanistan
The disjuncture between kinetic elements of American COIN doctrine and the nation-building mission inherent to ‘new’ conflicts lies at the root of ongoing difficulties.
Drawing Links Between Food Security and Land Rights in an Era of Globalization
With an increasing world population and changing weather patterns, governments must rapidly address concerns regarding international policy on food security.
Coalition ‘Victory’ in Iraq as a Result of the ‘Surge’ and ‘Anbar Awakening’
The synergistic interaction between the ‘Anbar Awakening’ of 2006 and the surge of 2007 paved the way for U.S. withdrawal at the expense of a long term, stable, Iraq.
The Just War Tradition and Utopian Political Thought
War is neither humane nor inhumane; it is merely human, and to elevate the phenomenon to a humane altitude is a utopian project beyond mankind’s present reach.
A Critical Evaluation of the Concept of Human Security
Critics of human security argue that its adoption has done little to change the behaviour of states or alleviate pressures of everyday life of the most vulnerable.
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.
Comparing Third-Party Management of Peace Spoilers in Liberia and Sierra Leone
The way third parties manage spoilers during peace processes plays an important role in explaining why some peace agreements are successful and why others fail.
Is the Current Political Turmoil of the ‘Information Age’ Revolutionary?
Although the networked structures of new social movements represent a shift from the hierarchical and centralised forms of previous models, they are not unprecedented.
