Articles

Should International Relations Scholars Care About Religious Freedom?

Peter Henne • Apr 22 2013 • Articles

Since religious repression can contribute to extremist ideology and violence then religious freedom can be vital in addressing religiously inspired civil wars and terrorism.

Crazy, Irrational, or Under Pressure? Why War with North Korea is Unlikely

Robert W. Murray and Dan G. Cox • Apr 21 2013 • Articles

Deterrence and survival maximization continue to dictate state behavior in nuclear and military affairs. There is no evidence to suggest that the case of the DPRK is any different.

Mythic America in a Globalizing MythWorld: Political Dreams and Shadows

Francis A. Beer • Apr 20 2013 • Articles

American dreams and shadows are the good, the bad, and the ugly narratives of America. The dream is a myth of democracy, justice, and peace. The shadow sees a deep lie at the heart of the dream.

What After Chavez?

Nick Thomas-Symonds • Apr 18 2013 • Articles

Hugo Chavez’s chosen successor, Nicolas Maduro, won the presidential election on 14 April 2013 with 50.7% of the vote. But, currently, the greatest debate in Venezuela is not the fate of its foreign policy, but the fate of Mr Maduro himself.

North Korea as the ‘Boy Who Cried Wolf’: A Response

Robert E Kelly • Apr 17 2013 • Articles

Ignoring North Korea is the worst sleight of all. It reminds the elites what they know, and hate – that no one takes them seriously. North Korea is another ‘Upper Volta with nuclear weapons,’ and we should treat it as such.

Is Israel an International Pariah?

Carin Smaller • Apr 17 2013 • Articles

The international community, including the most powerful states, are growing increasingly weary of Israel’s conduct. In this respect, Israel risks becoming an international pariah.

A Crisis Resolved

Dylan Kissane • Apr 17 2013 • Articles

Through taking part in the devised Crisis Simulations, the POL 210 students have emerged with a settlement as planned and hopefully a greater appreciation for the complexities of international politics.

Worth the Paper? The Arms Trade Treaty

Glenn McDonald • Apr 17 2013 • Articles

The Arms Trade Treaty will not remake the world. However, if the world pays attention to treaty implementation it should nudge it towards an era of greater security for all.

R2P and its Application to the Crisis in Mali

James P. Rudolph • Apr 16 2013 • Articles

R2P offers itself as an attractive, all-encompassing alternative to those who want more emphasis on measures short of war. In Mali, it has a positive role to play in responding to human rights violations.

Beyond Boston: Conspiracy Theories and International Relations

Luke M. Herrington • Apr 16 2013 • Articles

Though the smoke from Boston has hardly cleared, conspiracy theories about a “false flag attack” are already proliferating. It is now time for IR scholars to study conspiracy theories seriously.

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