by Etfa Khurshid Mirza A history of conventions, agreements, and treaties runs throughout human civilisation. The 19th and 20th Centuries witnessed a rise in such conventions, thereby paving the way to cap burgeoning conflicts globally. Yet, despite such mechanisms being implemented, the world still witnesses many of the deadliest wars, with toxic chemicals … [Read More...] about The Lasting Relevance of the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Case of Syria
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COVID-19, Immigration, and the Media in Britain
by Harry Sanders The coronavirus pandemic's global impact has left but few unaffected. Perhaps the only silver lining of this pandemic is its highlighting of … [Read More...] about COVID-19, Immigration, and the Media in Britain
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Yemen: A Failure of Human Security
by Philip Mayne Since its reunification in 1990, Yemen has been ravaged by economic failure and internal conflict. In 2015, a civil war erupted between the … [Read More...] about Yemen: A Failure of Human Security
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Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front and its Violence: Liberia’s Charles Taylor, Colonial Legacies, and Oppressive Rule
by Edit Kruk Proxy warfare and warlord politics in the African region, symptomatic of longstanding colonial legacies, play out in states that are on the brink of collapse and where the state leader, desperate to preserve a grasp on power, will privatise … [Read More...] about Sierra Leone’s Revolutionary United Front and its Violence: Liberia’s Charles Taylor, Colonial Legacies, and Oppressive Rule
Cyber Security in the Age of COVID-19: An Interview with Marcus Willett
by Ed Stacey On 22 April 2020, Ed Stacey sat down with Marcus Willett to discuss his recent article for the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). Marcus’ analysis draws parallels between the current coronavirus crisis and global … [Read More...] about Cyber Security in the Age of COVID-19: An Interview with Marcus Willett
Cash Crops, Conflict, and Climate Change
by Eve Gleeson The cultivation of crops is a steady and promising source of economic gain for developing states, both through internal markets and international trade. However, these powerhouses of economic success may well serve as a double-edged … [Read More...] about Cash Crops, Conflict, and Climate Change
Nations and Nationalisms as Expressions of Identity
by Alexandru Nica Psychologically speaking, the stability of one's life is arguably conferred by the coherence of the Self, to use a Jungian term. In turn, it are values that generate the core of our identity, thereby bringing about psychological … [Read More...] about Nations and Nationalisms as Expressions of Identity
The German Military: Why So Little Bang, For So Much Buck?
by Michael Trinkwalder In its current state, the German Armed Forces, or the Bundeswehr, are neither “structurally capable nor equipped” for the military defence of the NATO alliance. This is the damning verdict of the former German Parliamentary … [Read More...] about The German Military: Why So Little Bang, For So Much Buck?