Public acceptance and tolerance of refugees have become increasingly politicised across the Western world, with refugees often portrayed as a threat to states’ way of […]
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Political Discourse and Strategic Transformation in Contemporary Democracies – E-International Relations
Over the past two decades, democratic politics has increasingly unfolded through the language of crisis. Financial instability, sovereign debt, migration pressures, Brexit, democratic dissatisfaction, public […]
Political Legitimacy, Monarchy, and Democratic Transition in Iran – E-International Relations
Restoration rhetoric often reappears after authoritarian crisis or collapse, but it should not be mistaken for democratic mandate. From France and Italy to post Soviet […]
The International Political Economy of Corporations and Post-Pandemic Inflation – E-International Relations
In 2021, as the Covid-19 pandemic abated, global inflation rates began to rise. A year later, they peaked at 8.7% (IMF, 2023), with higher rates […]
The Desert of Dune to the University Classroom: Pop-culture and Political Theory
Arrakis was made to test the faithful, so the Fremen saying goes. So, too, can it test the comprehension of International Relations undergraduates grappling with […]
Does the ICC Work? Legal Innovation and Political Constraints in Global Justice
The International Criminal Court (ICC) aims to end impunity for atrocity crimes, but its effectiveness faces persistent questions (Clarke 2019, pp. 1-3). Whether the ICC […]
From Denmark to Ukraine: Political scandals and the question of public trust
Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen governance through international appointments have come under scrutiny after the candidacy of Denmark’s former Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod for Ukrenergo’s Supervisory […]