Russia’s Dual Policy Towards China in the Arctic
Russia’s policy towards China in the Arctic is pragmatic and opportunistic, and increased collaboration between the two states is expected. Read More
The Alt-Right: An Introduction (Part I)
This article, the first in a two-part series, provides an overview of the “alt-right,” some of its major influences, and its distinctions from other right-wing movements. Read More
Mexican Drug Cartels and the Crime-Terror Nexus
The sheer scale of cartel related violence in Mexico has yielded debate over what type of violence it actually is. Is it terrorism, an insurgency or something else altogether? Read More
The Gang Truce in El Salvador
Salvador’s gang truce presents a compelling case of how a society steeped in gang violence might pursue dialogue while also highlighting the threats posed to any negotiation process. Read More
The International Criminal Court and Africa: An Interview with Phil Clark
Phil Clark discusses the International Criminal Courts approach to Africa and how it has affected politics in the region. Read More
The Expanding Role of Chinese Peacekeeping in Africa
Chinas increased involvement in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping in Africa reflects a broader trend of the country taking a more proactive approach to foreign policy. Read More
Russia’s Military Revival: Why Now and Towards What End?
The revival of Russian military power poses certain challenges to NATO and the West. Russia’s military developments are best understood as a continuation of longer-term factors in the country’s history. Read More
A Faustian Special Relationship
Donald Trump has recently been critising his democratic allies, but he has been eager to revive the special relationship with the UK. Likewise, Theresa May has pledged to “renew the special relationship for this new age”. What are the drivers behind this development? Read More
After Brussels Its Time to Challenge our Authorities And Move Beyond Prevent
Another year has confronted us with yet another tragedy in another European Capital – Madrid in 2004, London in 2007, Paris last year – and, most recently, Brussels. Read More
The New New Civil Wars
There is a new trend currently underway in the way civil wars are conducted. Dubbed the “new new” civil wars, these conflicts are a source of serious concern for several reasons. Read More