Multiculturalism, Migration, & Governance in Australia
The evolution of multiculturalism as a national policy in Australia shows that the country’s success draws from the implementation of adaptable and goal-oriented approaches to migration.
The End of History, US Democracy Initiatives, and the New World Order
US democracy promotion initiatives are often imbued with undertones of national interest, and are not necessarily the most effective means of promoting international peace and security.
Peace Studies: An Alternative Perspective on International Security
Peace Studies has evolved beyond traditional IR theories. Acknowledging a wider global security agenda, it is a highly valuable discipline in the 21st century.
Deconstructing the Clash of Civilizations in the Netherlands
When deconstructing the clash through the security theory, economic and social factors are crucial triggers of hostilities between Islamic minorities and Dutch/Western nativists.
‘Do No Harm’ Revisited: Assessing the Challenges of Its Relevancy in Post-Earthquake Haiti
Though this study shows that Anderson’s ‘Do No Harm’ can identify the shortcomings in the provision of aid, it also stresses that it cannot be applied to every context.
To What Extent Does the ‘Working Class’ Identity in Russia and Eastern Europe Exist Today?
Because workers do not have the same positions, cannot develop their similar interests, and lack a representative of their class, the post-socialist period lacks a working class.
Developing Countries and “Cross-Retaliation” in the WTO
Developing countries do not systematically use “cross-retaliation” in the WTO, since the economic incentives do not benefit them and preceding cases have shown to be unsuccessful.
Free Press, Democracy and the Prevention of Famines
To prevent famine, democracy and a free press trump single-minded agricultural expansion. Where agriculture fails, the lobbying capabilities of citizens enables a political response.
China’s Refugee Policy in Comparison
In order to understand the challenges that confront refugees, broader forced migration studies in international development must integrate perspectives from international relations.
Is Immigration a Threat to Security?
Even with the expansion of the definition of security to include societal, economic, internal, and public security, immigration is merely a perceived threat to the state and society.
