Features

Interview – Benjamin Meiches

E-International Relations • Dec 1 2022 • Features

Ben Meiches outlines the benefits of rethinking the hegemonic discourse on genocide, and the potential importance of exploring the intersections of biology and IR.

Review – Strategy and Defense Policy for Small States

Godfrey Baldacchino • Dec 1 2022 • Features

Bernard Loo’s edited volume offers a new perspective on strategic studies, but ambiguity persists in how to conceptualise a small state.

Interview – Andrew Halterman

E-International Relations • Nov 24 2022 • Features

Andrew Halterman discusses how natural language processing can be used as a tool to transform the study of IR, and the role of machine learning in political science.

Review – Allies

Sarah Pedigo Kulzer • Nov 19 2022 • Features

Failings of the US visa program for those affected by the invasion of Afghanistan are clearly highlighted, but the podcast overlooks the struggles post-application.

Interview – Philip Cunliffe

E-International Relations • Nov 19 2022 • Features

Philip Cunliffe talks about the changing nature of international conflict and humanitarian intervention, plus the role of states and institutions in peacekeeping.

Review – The Age of AI

Arun Teja Polcumpally • Nov 12 2022 • Features

A clear and accessible account of the role that artificial intelligence plays in disrupting and shaping the future of human society, and its impact on national security and diplomacy.

Interview – Timothy S. Rich

E-International Relations • Nov 10 2022 • Features

Timothy Rich talks about recognition of Taiwan, South Korean perceptions of refugees, and the advantages and challenges of collecting public opinion data.

Interview – Brian Wong

E-International Relations • Nov 6 2022 • Features

Brian Wong discusses how his research helps to better understand injustice in non-democratic countries, advance rights in East Asia, and facilitate effective dialogue between Hong Kong and China.

Review – War, Survival Units, and Citizenship

Siniša Malešević • Nov 4 2022 • Features

Kaspersen’s book demonstrates the need for a wider debate on state formation and warfare, moving beyond neo-bellicist theories, but the proposed framework proves less convincing.

Interview – Stephen Zunes

E-International Relations • Nov 4 2022 • Features

Stephen Zunes outlines the situation in Western Sahara, as well as the rationale and consequences of US recognition of Moroccan sovereignty.

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