Strategic Culture and Divergent Security Policies of European States
The concept of strategic culture is highly useful for explaining the diverging security policies and practices of European states, as it provides a reason why strategic behavior is resistant to change.
Analysing the Depiction and Control of Women’s Participation in Violence
Until gender considerations are taken into account when discussing violence, recognition of women as being capable of rationally undertaking violent action cannot be achieved.
Did Revolution or Regime Implosion End the Soviet Union?
The collapse of the USSR was almost entirely based on the ‘regime implosion’ within the CPSU which was ill-prepared for newly introduced reforms and their consequences.
Is the Destruction of Urban Structures a Form of Violence?
People live in an environment composed of buildings and structures that represent their identity, collective memory and culture. An attack on that is an attack on people.
Should Politics and Religion be Kept Separate?
Many key liberals in political history put forward a strong argument for the separation of religion and politics and many Western countries today abide by this notion.
The Rational Logic Behind North Korea’s Military Diplomacy
There is a rational logic behind North Korea’s military diplomacy, which intertwines national identity, military first politics, and domestic internal strife under the leadership of the Kim family.
Power-Sharing as a Form of Democratic Development in Zimbabwe and South Sudan
Power-sharing, far from a method aimed solely at conflict resolution, provides ample chance for national political development.
The Arab Spring and a Liberal Analysis of US and EU Foreign Policies
The US and EU’s foreign policies towards the Middle East and North Africa are certainly influenced by the Arab Spring. Indeed, the changes taking place in the Arab world must be handled carefully by these powerful actors.
Perestroika’s Failure to Democratise the Soviet Union
Gorbachev’s restructuring of the Soviet Union was never designed to create a democratic state. The August Coup of 1991 revealed the fierce conservative resistance he faced throughout his reforms.
Neorealism and neoliberal institutionalism: born of the same approach?
Both ‘neo’ theoretical approaches have their differences but they share similar worldviews. They also share a comparable epistemology and ontology, focus on similar questions, and have similar assumptions about world politics.
