Are Non-democracies More Susceptible to Coups than Democracies in West Africa?
This essay identifies three broad reasons for coups in West Africa: ethnic fractionalization, lack of economic progress and military dominance over civilians.
Transforming Global Food Systems: Centering Indigenous Land Returns
Greater land returns to Indigenous people and recognition of Indigenous sovereignty can address the worsening global food insecurity crises.
Citizenship Deprivation Policy in the UK and Abroad: a Postcolonial Analysis
Colonial history is still reflected in the UK citizen deprivation policy, segregating white and Muslim British citizens—it has a global impact too.
GDPR as a Global Standards? Brussels’ Instrument of Policy Diffusion
This research argues that the regulatory instrument deployed by the EU, the GDPR, does influence the behaviors of foreign companies and governments as well.
Neo and the ‘Hacker Paradox’: A Discussion on the Securitization of Cyberspace
Characterization of hackers as ‘IT professionals’ or as ‘computer hackers’ by the state influences the dynamics of cyberspace securitization.
What Does Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi’s Death Mean for the Future of ISIS?
The death of the ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was an important symbolic loss, but will not determine the future and power of the group.
Neorealism: Internal Debates and Relevance to Space Militarisation
This essay explores the contention of neorealism with other strands of realist thinking, as well as applies neorealism to explain the continuing space militarisation.
Is War A Social Construction?
It is argued that war is a social construct bound by certain a priori biases that shape the nature of social interactions and interpersonal relations.
NATO and Russia: A Defensive Expansion?
An exclusive NATO expansion created lopsided gains, violating the strategic balance between Russia and the West.
On Reagan’s Legacy: A Comparison with Trump and Biden
In considering approaches to avert conflict, it may be useful to assess the legacy of President Ronald Reagan, whose administration stewarded the end of the first cold war.
