International Theory

Has the Wave of Revolutions Run its Course?

Opemipo Akisanya • Jan 7 2015 • Essays

Despite its usefulness, the Arendtian theory of revolution suffers through its exclusion of economic freedom, and over-focus on political freedom.

Carr vs Morgenthau on Political Realism

Kieran Proctor • Jan 6 2015 • Essays

Although accused of relativism by Morgenthau, Carr is a more robust realist than is contended. Indeed, Carr’s methodology reveals Morgenthau’s own tautological reasoning.

The Role of Global Civil Society in Bringing Global Democratic Order

Dan Chan Koon-hong • Dec 29 2014 • Essays

A strong global non-governmental sector enhances the accountability of international decision-making and promotes global democratic processes.

Aiming from a Distance: The Implications of the Use of Drones for Security

Ana Carolina Sarmento • Dec 28 2014 • Essays

Shaw’s risk-transfer theory and Der Derian’s conceptualization of virtuous war allow an in-depth understanding of the deployment of drones in the War on Terror.

Reviewing the Changing Situation of Women in Russian Society

Nicola-Ann Hardwick • Dec 20 2014 • Essays

As the authoritarian grasp tightens in Russia, resistance to heteronormativity and neo-conservative gender rules has become difficult but necessary.

The Emergence and Cascading of Pope Francis’ Norm of Social Justice

Marianne Rozario • Dec 18 2014 • Essays

Since Pope Francis has restated the importance of social justice, this norm is going through a ‘life cycle’, and Catholics are beginning to accept and act upon it.

Torture and the Failure of the International System

Jacob Kripp • Dec 18 2014 • Essays

The prevalence of torture represents a failure of the state-led, sovereignty-based international order. A move beyond torture requires a move beyond sovereignty.

What Would a Fair Immigration Policy Look Like?

Jake Brown • Dec 3 2014 • Essays

If one denies the right to enter, so too they deny the right to leave; a fair immigration policy is one which employs open borders and relaxed restrictions.

Demographics, Perceptions & the Weakening Securitisation of the US-Mexico Border

Matthew Fowle • Nov 28 2014 • Essays

In recent years, American audiences have grown sceptical on the securitisation of the US-Mexico border, and indeed, the broader discourse on immigration and security.

The Challenges of British Counterinsurgency in Helmand – Why did it go so Wrong?

Joshua Gray • Nov 17 2014 • Essays

Britain exhibited a lack of adhesion to the rules and maxims posited by classical COIN theory and subsequently faced many challenges.

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