Transnational Irish and Islamic Movements
The religious nature of Hezbollah has provided it with a cultural heritage to draw upon and an ability to sustain itself, both of which surpass that of the Irish Republican Movement.
Liberal and Realist Considerations of UN Effectiveness
Irrespective of the occasional incompatibilities of the UN with liberal values, and its criticism from realists, the organization has invariably represented a tremendous leap forward.
Postcolonialism and the Reassertion of ‘Non-Modern’ Thought
Positioned outside the modernist project, postcolonial critiques can highlight the limitations placed upon traditional theories of International Relations by their adherence to modernism.
Comparing the Great Depression and the Global Crisis
Capitalism is susceptible to cycles of boom and bust. While the current crisis is not as severe as the Great Depression, forecasts do not suggest a clear or quick path to recovery.
International Reconstruction in Iraq After Protracted Conflict
The successes or failures of post-conflict reconstruction should be evaluated through a lens that also considers the historical and sociological background of Iraq prior to the war.
International Migration and Global Economic Inequality
International migration could reduce overall economic inequalities between countries, but when considering changes within countries the results do not seem to be wholly positive.
The Role of Social Institutions in Shaping Strategic Culture
Although IR scholars are intrigued by the role of culture in decision-making during war, little attention has been paid to strategic culture and the key factors leading to its modifications.
How Important is Democratic Participation in Development?
Democratic participation must be considered the most significant feature of a ‘bottom up’ approach to development as it provides accountability, efficiency and stability.
Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Crisis of Masculinity?
The ‘crisis of masculinity’ thesis focuses solely on changing gender relations in post-apartheid South Africa, and is inadequate for explaining the high level of gender-based violence.
A Review of Realism’s Contributions to IR
With IR theories flying around in abundance, it’s important to remember the contributions that Realism has given to the field to consider its relevance to contemporary global affairs.
