Interview – Michael Stephens
RUSI’s Michael Stephens answers questions on the recent referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, Trump’s Middle East policy, developments in Syria and the Iran nuclear deal.
Review – The International Law of State Responsibility: An Introduction
Kolb provides an excellent overview of the international law of state responsibility in a text that should be of interest to students of law and international relations.
What Next for Iraq after the Battle of Mosul?
The battle for Mosul is a proxy for a complex set of interests competing for hegemony. It is not the end, rather the beginning of the next waves of conflict Iraq faces.
Will the Battle for Mosul Change the Power of the Kurds in Iraq?
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.
The Importance of the Chilcot Report for International Relations Scholars
Academics should focus more on the processes by which power is exercised through organised persuasive communication and manipulative propaganda.
Bureaucracy, Organisational Learning and Resilience: ISI 2008-12
IS’s predecessor, the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI), has previously proved resilient and capable of learning from and adapting to setbacks.
The European Response to the Syrian War: Pathologies Uncovered
The EU must effectively address its migration pathologies and dysfunctionalities to fulfil its humanitarian promise to be a space of freedom, prosperity and rule of law
Interview – Louise Fawcett
Louise Fawcett discusses the resurgence of regionalism, the long-term effects of the Iraq War, and elaborates on why Iran should be considered an aspiring regional power.
Interview – Salim al-Jabouri
The Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Dr. Salim al-Jabouri, answers questions about Daesh/ISIS and the challenges associated with the rebuilding of Iraq and its military.
Interview – Nadje Al-Ali
Professor Al-Ali answers questions on the difficulties faced by Iraqi female academics, the role of women’s movements in the MENA region, and the academic-activist link.
