‘Ungoverned Spaces?’ The Islamic State’s Challenge to (Post-)Westphalian ‘Order’
To what extent can we maintain that the Westphalian ‘order’ is stable and lasting given the recurring evidence of the existence of ‘rogue,’ ‘weak,’ or ‘failed’ states?
A Critical Geopolitical Analysis of Elite’s Responses to Terrorist Attacks
Critical analysis is a valuable geopolitical framework to deconstruct, embody and historicize the features of the polarized world emerging from the Paris attacks.
Bombing Syria, Isis, and How We Got Here
The true ideological divide in the U.S. today is true democrats versus neo-colonialists.
Five Up / Five Down – Syrian Missile Strike, Part 2
Tweets Matter. If Trump creates a perception of reality through informational sources that are not rigorous or complete, his positions will be deficient.
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.
Indo-Saudi Relations under the Modi Government
In recent years, India’s relations with Saudi Arabia have gained a new momentum due to shared financial and security interests in the region.
The Libya Political Agreement: Time for Reconsideration
The agreement has been bedevilled with significant deficiencies from its onset. Its renegotiation is central to the ongoing peace process in Libya.
Understanding Syria’s Many Conflicts
The Syrian war is not just one conflict, but several conflicts which interact with one another. Syria has become a quagmire in which nobody can win but all can lose.
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.
Islam and the Politics of Temporality: The Case of ISIS
ISIS is not unique when it comes to the significance of temporality as issues pertaining to the past have been a constant factor in Islamic thought.
