Review – Unwinnable: Britain’s War in Afghanistan 2001-14
Theo Farrell’s recent book provides some new insights into Britain’s war in Afghanistan though there is ambiguity over the point at which the war was unwinnable and why.
Interview – Daniel Mügge
Prof. Daniel Mügge talks about the scientization of economic governance, the US trade deficit, the manipulation of macroeconomic indicators and how to interpret them.
The Redemption of British-American Special Intelligence Relationship
American intelligence is credible compared with its equivalent in undemocratic societies, but in the interest of objectivity still needs to be challenged.
Interview – Madison Cartwright
Madison Cartwright discusses his PhD research, Trump’s trade policies, the EU’s controversial Copyright directive and the advantages of synthesising Marxism and Realism.
Cyber Power and The Return of Major War
Without a working theory of cyber deterrence and with the many benefits of cyber exploitation, the major powers will continue to push each other towards major war.
Interview – Danny Dorling
Prof. Danny Dorling talks about economic inequality and its impacts, more equal economic models, Britain’s economic divides and the role of geography in global challenges.
Courts: The Quagmire
The Bar Associations have substantively failed to regulate their own people, contributing to a decrease in public trust in the judicial system at large.
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.
Interview – Timothy Snyder
Timothy Snyder discusses Russia’s interference in US elections, the relationship between internet penetration and democracy, and the impact of the decline of local media.
Brazil and the United States: Will President Bolsonaro Bandwagon?
It is not unconceivable that Bolsonaro will soon find himself in a position of needing all the help he can get – including that which may come from the United States.
