The Effects of Wars: Lessons from Ukraine
Reductive approaches must be replaced with a more comprehensive integrated analysis to learn lessons essential to preventing comparable conflicts.
Between Myth and Reality: Soviet Legacies in the Russian Arctic
While seven of the eight Arctic states are NATO members, Russia is still a significant opponent in the region due to the size of its northern coastline and historical conditions.
Are ‘Climate Refugees’ Compatible with the 1951 Refugee Convention?
The 1951 Refugee Convention’s limitations are increasingly evident as climate change drives displacement, necessitating broader legal frameworks for protection.
Review – Rebel Governance in the Middle East
Despite some lingering inconsistencies, this is a substantial contribution to the field, strengthened by the inclusion of a diverse range of locally-informed authors.
Opinion – Reflecting on Hiroshima
The expansion of the worldwide peace movement is evidence of the continuing dialogue concerning “museums of war and peace” and Hiroshima/Nagasaki days are at the heart of that conceptualization.
Iran’s West Asian Neo-Empire: Armed and Ready
The Islamic Republic and its liegemen are preparing to sustain a multifront war against the US, Israel, and Arab foes.
Interview – Paul Staniland
Paul Staniland discusses the impacts of local conflicts and civil wars on regional stability in South Asia, and alternative approaches to conflict resolution.
US-China Dynamics: Competition, Conflict or Cooperation?
The ‘US-China Dynamics’ article series explores whether both states can be geopolitical and economic competitors, yet jointly maintain global order.
US-China Power Struggle or Peaceful Coexistence: Will it Avoid the Thucydides Trap?
If a rising China challenges the US in a traditional power struggle, the Thucydides Trap may play out through economic and political manoeuvring, espionage and proxy wars.
The Populist Potential of the US and its Fragile Grip on the International System
Donald Trump would likely destroy any chance of ‘sharing hegemony’ with China by bringing more instability and uncertainty into US policymaking.
Coexisting Influence: The Sino-American Competition in Europe
China’s diplomatic and economic growth in Europe may stand as an example of how it may exert influence in regions not as historically and institutionally dominated by the US.
Russia’s Reaction to US-China Competition in Central Asia
The United States needs to clearly state the connection of Central Asia to its grand strategy, focusing on the foreign policy goal of engaging with the region.
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