Student Feature – Theory in Action: Critical Theory and Migration
From a critical perspective, there is only a true solution to this ‘crisis’ when political actors embrace cosmopolitan criteria that balance the interests and rights of everyone involved.
Student Feature – Theory in Action: Towards a Global IR?
By widening the concept of agency, global IR puts center stage the voices of the South, its perspectives on global order and the dynamics of North–South relations.
Student Feature – Theory in Action: Marxism, Migrants and Borders
Marxist IR theory challenges the notion of borders by focusing on the injustices capitalism creates.
Student Feature – Theory in Action: Feminism and Peacekeeping
By challenging gender orthodoxy, Feminist IR Theory helps shining a light on women as victims and perpetrators of war.
Student Feature – Theory in Action: The English School and the EU
The English School’s various conceptions of society provide helpful lenses to make sense of the EU.
Student Feature – Theory in Action: Realism and ISIS
Realism often yields strong results as a tool of analysis, as examing the rise of the Islamic State group in the years after the Iraq invasion demonstrated.
Student Essay Award – Win Free Books and Get Published
The E-IR Student Essay Award award rewards undergraduate and Masters students who share their best essays and dissertations for the benefit of their global peer group.
Student Feature – Just Graduated? Why Not Try a Masters in IR
For a lot of students, it’s that time of the year – graduation! It can be daunting figuring out what to do next. If you do fancy a shot at a graduate program, read on for some handy resources.
Student Feature – Religion and Politics
Both history and contemporary events remind us that religion can have a political impact on individuals, nations and international society.
Student Feature – Levels of Analysis
Many actors at different levels influence international relations, which means that addressing today’s challenges requires researchers to analyse these different levels.
