Opinion – Trump’s Reversal of Nixonian Logic

Craig R. Myers • Mar 2 2025 • Articles

The debate over the ending of the Ukraine war indicates that realpolitik has returned, and it’s not pleasant to watch.

Opinion – Dictatorships Are Unstable, Yet the International System Continues to Support Them

Nicolai Due-Gundersen • Mar 2 2025 • Articles

The international system prioritizes the stability of sovereign states over the rights of citizens of individual states.

Unseen Frontlines: Narratives on Sudanese Women in War

Aida Abbashar • Mar 1 2025 • Articles

Recognizing Sudanese women’s long-standing and irreplaceable participation is pivotal for a peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Sudan.

Review – Confronting China

Timothy R. Heath • Mar 1 2025 • Features

Confronting China offers sharp policy insights but leans too heavily on military competition, overlooking key economic and political factors in US-China rivalry.

Creating and Mirroring Monsters: Trump’s America and Europe’s Role in It

Haakon A. Ikonomou • Feb 28 2025 • Articles

Europe seems to be the new “monster” of the US Presidency, but how did this come about?

Outcomes from Kosovo’s 2025 Parliamentary Election

Martin Duffy • Feb 27 2025 • Articles

With no party winning an overall majority, the future political landscape necessitates juggling Kosovo’s potentially seismic ethnic plates.

Trump Intensifies India’s Arms Conundrum

Sarosh Bana • Feb 27 2025 • Articles

A primary question is whether the F-35 can be integrated into the current IAF structure that largely caters to Russian, French and domestic systems.

Starlink’s Rise as a Geopolitical Disruptor

Emma Gatti and Mark Linder • Feb 26 2025 • Articles

J.D. Vance’s Munich Security Conference speech highlighted the U.S.’s intent to shape European politics, few tools enable this more than satellite communications.

Comparing Nationalism in Ukraine and Georgia

Nicholas Chkhaidze and Taras Kuzio • Feb 26 2025 • Articles

Factors such as history, country conditions and religion suggest that scholars need to be more nuanced in their study of nationalism.

New Directions in Climate Politics Research

Defne Günay • Feb 26 2025 • Articles

Future research should contribute to a more inclusive and nuanced understanding of climate politics, addressing both structural inequalities and the evolving nature of climate discourse.

Please Consider Donating

Before you download your free e-book, please consider donating to support open access publishing.

E-IR is an independent non-profit publisher run by an all volunteer team. Your donations allow us to invest in new open access titles and pay our bandwidth bills to ensure we keep our existing titles free to view. Any amount, in any currency, is appreciated. Many thanks!

Donations are voluntary and not required to download the e-book - your link to download is below.