Articles

Brexit: A European Perspective

Patrick Bijsmans and Russell Foster • Nov 16 2016 • Articles

Brexit has reignited old debates about the European project and poses new challenges for the UK, the EU, and non-EU European nations.

China: New Steps Forward in Africa

Kerry Brown and Shan Huang • Nov 15 2016 • Articles

By understanding China’s approach as pragmatic, not altruistic, those working with China can come out with economic gains.

Will the Battle for Mosul Change the Power of the Kurds in Iraq?

Marianna Charountaki • Nov 14 2016 • Articles

Although Mosul has been a critical point of strategic significance, the Kurdish status in Iraq has been consolidated and Kurdish power extends beyond the fight for Mosul.

Grade Less and Assess More: The Value of Ongoing Feedback

Jan Lüdert • Nov 13 2016 • Articles

Ongoing and formative assessment is especially valuable for students to observe their own progress and to identify areas for improvement.

A New Page for Taiwan and China

Joseph Tsai • Nov 11 2016 • Articles

Taiwan needs more voice in the international sphere and China needs to respect democratic values and stop using coercive means to force Taiwan to unify with China.

Pacifism, Just War and Civil Liberties in a Multicultural Age

Patricia Sohn • Nov 11 2016 • Articles

I will not fight for my rights, my freedoms or for my place in the political process. All of these are granted either by birth as a human being, or by citizenship.

China’s Deeper Penetration into Africa

Zhiqun Zhu • Nov 10 2016 • Articles

As China inches closer to becoming a global power, the rest of the world, especially critical voices within the US, may need to ask themselves: are we ready?

Explaining the Donald Trump Victory

Patricia Sohn • Nov 9 2016 • Articles

Mark Twain came to mind many times throughout the recent election. I could imagine him rocking in his chair, smoking his cigar, shaking his head, and chuckling.

UN Security Council: Future Prospects for a Compromised Hegemon

Ian Hurd • Nov 8 2016 • Articles

Animated by the interests of the strongest member states, the Security Council of the United Nations has become a global hegemon fractured by internal disagreement.

Escape From A Liberal-Colonial IR: Hints of a 21st Century Peace

Oliver Richmond • Nov 4 2016 • Articles

Orthodox IR colludes with liberal-colonial peace. We need to rethink peace. What is missing is not sterile critical thinking but a focus on people’s mobility and agency.

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