‘Spooks’ and the Politics of Intelligence
Aspects that mirror the ‘real world’ in the television series ‘Spooks’ blur the line between fantasy and reality while they allow the public to become aware of British intelligence operations.
Electoral Systems and Stability in Divided Societies
An appropriate electoral system is essential to securing stability in a divided society, as it can encourage inclusion and moderate policies.
The Impact of Media on Foreign Policy
The media affects the structure of both the domestic and international system and has influenced the way international actors interact, thus indirectly impacting foreign policy.
Evaluating Research Methods of Comparative Politics
Case studies allow for in-depth analysis of a single state, but selection bias can be problematic. Comparative studies allow for an intense analysis of a few countries, but risk limited findings.
Examining the ‘Competitive Market Supervision Act’ of 2001
While the Act encompassed relatively minor reductions to the regulation of the American stock market, it allowed Wall Street to accrue a greater benefit from its market activities.
Has the United States Abandoned Europe?
The US still plays a major role in European security, but is gradually concentrating its efforts on the Middle East and Asia, where there is a high probability of future conflicts.
Cyber-Attacks Will Not Result in Armed Conflicts in the 21st Century
With the exception of the ‘non-attribution’ problem, cyber-warfare and the systemic asymmetry of cyber-attacks are both overstated, posing more of an annoyance than a threat to state security.
Emigration and its Effect on the Estonian Labor Market
Emigration has not had a negative effect on Estonian economic development. In fact, living standards for Estonians have improved and will continue if migration levels remain reasonable.
‘Bare Life’ in Palestine
Using Giorgio Agamben’s concepts of ‘Bare Life’ and ‘State of Exception’, this essay reassesses the Israeli-Palistinian conflict and posits that Palestinians both live and don’t live under Israeli rule.
Explaining Hamas in Transition
Since 2004, in an attempt to broaden its appeal domestically and internationally, Hamas’ charged Islamist rhetoric and values have made way for more a secular, balanced discussion.
