Symbiotic Realism: The Future of The Global Order on Earth and in Space
The greatest threats we face today transcend borders and disciplines, thus demanding an integrated approach to global survival.
Water and Power: The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and Nile Basin Security
The conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia stems from differing perceptions and identities that each state holds regarding itself and the other.
Rethinking Terrorism After Afghanistan: India and the Politics of Recognition
The case of Afghanistan exposes the inherent asymmetries in how terrorism is defined, applied, and contested within the international system.
Interview – Nina Hall
Nina Hall shows how digital advocacy, far-right backlash, and Māori perspectives reveal the limits of traditional IR and open space for new global narratives.
Scholasticide in Gaza: Settler Colonial Elimination, Genocide, and the Crisis of Academic Responsibility
If we claim to teach “global justice,” “decolonisation,” or “critical inquiry,” then confronting scholasticide is not optional—it is a test of the very values we profess.
Capture and Disclosure: South Africa’s Past, Present, and Tipping Point
An exploration of whistleblowing, criminal capture, and the stakes of the Madlanga Commission in reshaping accountability in South Africa.
Video Games, White Supremacy, and the Aftermath of the Jakarta Explosions
Policymakers and authorities should pay attention to the influence that extreme right-wing views and meme subcultures may carry online but they must move beyond long-discredited myths.
From Hiroshima to Ukraine: Nuclear Taboo and Strategic Morality Under Pressure
Nuclear weapons are still invoked as ultimate guarantees while their actual employment would constitute a civilizational betrayal.
Opinion – Timor-Leste: ASEAN’s Newest Member
Recognizing economic interdependence, social connectivity, and security cooperation through the inclusion of Timor-Leste is indispensable for consolidating sustainable peace in Southeast Asia.
New Commodity Frontiers: Chile and Indonesia in the Geopolitics of Critical Minerals
The “green” transition is not merely about technology – it is about power, sovereignty, and the question of who benefits.
Opinion – North Macedonia’s Emergent Ethnic Nationalism
The ethnic mix of North Macedonia reveals a surprising complexity – historically under-identified but now pointing to an emerging national trend.
Opinion – Trump’s Cairo Roast and the Performance of Populism
To understand why Trump is such an effective populist we must comprehend how his transgressive performances link power to emotion.
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