Opinion – Labour’s Embrace of Realism: Progressive or Problematic?
The dilemmas facing UK foreign policy cannot be solved by the combination of a mechanistic realism and the profession of progressive aims.
Dissecting the Realist Argument for Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Realism provides useful tools for dissecting state behaviour and interests, but it cannot fully account for Russia’s diplomatic misfires or the moral and humanitarian dimensions of the conflict.
Interview – Felix Rösch
Felix Rösch elucidates the role of transcultural contexts in shaping the international order over time, and how they should receive more focus among scholars of IR.
Realism, Liberalism and War
Realists and liberals are divided when it comes to understanding why war exists, and what can be done about it.
Review – The Justification of War and International Order
This edited collection explores the evolving justifications of war on the international stage, but does not engage with newer factors such as the use of social media.
Review – Artificial Intelligence and International Relations Theories
Ndzendze and Marwala elucidate the impact of artificial intelligence on international relations theories, but fail to delve into AI’s unique features at key points.
Thinking Global Podcast – Seán Molloy
Seán Molloy speaks about Realist Ethics, E.H.Carr, how Realism is not amoral, the inconsistent ethics of Realism, and where other ‘Realists’ fit into this.
The Half-Truth of Western Political Realism: A Buddhist Critique
A Buddhist approach to today’s international challenges represents an ancient, yet innovative, way of thinking about our social worlds.
Review – The Atlantic Realists
Matthew Specter attempts to broaden our understanding of the history of international relations, but fails to classify the theoretical schools to which key actors belong.
Returning to Realism: The Other Face of the Ukraine Crisis
An upgrade in US thinking to view Russia as a contemporary country with present-day policy goals as opposed to just an irredentist dying regime should be considered.
