The German Way of Securitizing the BDS Movement
Critique of Israeli policy is the expression of a political opinion that targets a state and its policy. It is fundamentally distinct from anti-Semitism as the expression of racism.
Theory Synthesis in Sport and International Relations Research
An inadequate embodiment of IR paradigms exists in contemporary ‘sport & IR’ research as soft power, although highly influential, remains theoretically simplistic.
Revisiting Palestine’s Membership at the UN and Evolving Implications
Palestine’s admission as a non-member observer State at the UN has presented evolving implications and promising possibilities for Palestine’s quest for recognition
Non-State Power: The Case of Hamas
Non-state actors that prioritize control and censorship over openness, would be deficient in soft power projection and success. So they would fall to using sharp power.
The United Nations and Middle Eastern Security
With the presence of ISIS winding down, the war in Yemen, increasing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians and other regional issues the UN is able to fill the role of a moderating third party.
Is Israel an Apartheid State?
The systematic oppression and domination of the Palestinian people in Israel in conjunction with the nation-state law affirms Israel as an apartheid and racist state.
An International Relations Perspective on the Iran Nuclear Deal
The deal problematically upheld the image of Iran going nuclear as a horror scenario to be prevented, cementing the securitization of Iran’s case without re-politicizing Israel’s nuclear status.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Mantra: ‘Whoever Pays For It!’
Key strands of Trump’s specific vision to make foreign policy have been fundamentally undermining the American-led liberal world order.
Interview – Emma Sky
Former advisor to the US military in Iraq, Emma Sky, talks about her views on foreign intervention, US foreign policy, elections in Iraq and the two-state solution.
If There Was a Time to Support Reformists in Iran, It’s Now
With Iran and Israel coming perilously close to the risk of war, now is the time to support reform in Iran.
