The Impotent Man: How Constructed UK/EU Gender Identities Legitimised Brexit
The construction of the UK as an impotent man opposed to the EU as a powerful, yet feminine, Other by the Vote Leave Twitter campaign legitimised the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
A See-Saw Relationship: An Overview of Afghanistan’s Ties with India and Pakistan
Afghanistan’s foreign policy toward India has always been the antithesis of its foreign policy toward Pakistan across three governments since 1996.
Analysing the ‘Special Relationship’ between the US and UK in a Transatlantic Context
The term ‘Special Relationship’ has defined the alliance between the US and UK. Does it dominate all Transatlantic relations or is it contingent on convenience and context?
The Responsibility to Protect: A Disputed Matter
Interpreting sovereignty as a responsibility toward a state’s own citizens, not a tool for limitless power, mends R2P’s tension between sovereignty and human rights.
The Puzzle of U.S. Foreign Policy Revision Regarding Iran’s Nuclear Program
U.S. foreign policy toward Iran’s nuclear program has evolved to it’s current position due to groupthink dynamics between 2017-2019.
Cyber War Forthcoming: “It Is Not a Matter of If, It Is a Matter of When.”
Cyber aggression can constitute an act of war if it is violent, political and instrumental. Thus, although cyber war has not yet occurred it is likely to in the future.
Evaluating Russia’s Grand Strategy in Ukraine
Russia’s grand strategy toward Ukraine helps achieve the state’s goals of regional hegemony, economic prosperity, and improved world power dynamics.
The Importance of Language in Transatlantic Relations: The INF Treaty
Language was crucial both in the making of the INF Treaty in 1987, and in the Treaty’s unmaking in 2019.
Are We Entering an “Asian Century?”: The Possibility of a New International Order
Both Asia’s internal political problems and America’s structural advantages prevent the “Asian Century” from becoming a political reality.
The Barriers and Weaknesses of Kofi Annan’s Mediation Efforts in Syria
Despite the failure of the former UN Secretary-General’s efforts in Syria, his work acts as a timeless basis for understanding how mediation efforts can fail.
