Norms and the Securitisation of Infectious Diseases
The emergence and socialisation of the norm of responding to health threats as security threats has reshaped and expanded the global security agenda.
Religious Movements and Religion’s Contribution to Global Civil Society
Religious traditions have withstood the test of time and respond to the inner lives of believers. It is unlikely that they will disappear any time soon.
Islam and Human Rights in Pakistan
Cultural factors ensure that Pakistan’s relationship to its citizens is mediated by Muslim nationalism, rather than internationally recognized human rights norms.
Interview – Kurt Mills
Dr Mills talks about R2P, neo-humanitarianism, the limits of norms, the practicality of the International Criminal Court, and the importance of academic networks.
Broadening the Reputation Debate Over Syria
Does reputation matter, and is it worth a military strike? The call for prudence may be the best formula for managing American policy in Syria, avoiding the negative reactions that challenge America’s long-term power and broader goals.
The Fallacy of the Realist-Constructivist Dichotomy: A Rejoinder to Robert Murray
Realism is not dead, but it is as problematic to treat the theory as IR’s “core set of ideas” as it is a fallacy to treat constructivism as a recognizable, distinct, and competing theory.
The Enduring Relevance of International Regimes
Theorizing about international regimes from multiple angles has provided enduring and fruitful insights into world politics and the origins and effects of international cooperation.
Assessing Rio Plus 20
It is too early to tell whether the Rio Plus 20 conference has been a success or failure. Assessing its impact rests on the question of whether or not political actors are able to build from the conference.
Norms, Epistemic Communities and the Global Cyber Security Assemblage
As norms begin to develop in the cybersecurity field, a multitude of actors are competing to shape them according to their own interests and values. How this power struggle plays out is of great importance to the future of global cyberspace.
Counterterrorism: altering international norms in the twenty-first century
Twenty-first century counterterrorism is affecting key global norms and institutions. It forms part of a trend emerging in the international security agenda that seeks to alter existing structures, norms and institution to favour the objectives of powerful actors in the contemporary security environment.
