China's Rise to Global Power
Essay - 3 pages - International relations
The People's Republic of China, established in 1949, has evolved into a major global power, driven by economic reforms and a unique communist model, despite facing challenges and criticisms.
Waltzian Vision of International Relations
Essay - 5 pages - International relations
Theoretical analysis of Kenneth Waltz's neorealism and its implications on international relations, focusing on anarchy, state behavior, and the role of force.
Satellite Constellations: Geopolitical, Legal, and Security Implications
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
This document examines the impact of satellite constellations on space security, highlighting the need for updated international regulations and cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks associated with the growing number of satellites in Low Earth Orbit.
Contrasting Visions of Geopolitics: Aymeric Chauprade vs. Yves Lacoste
Essay - 1 pages - International relations
This document provides an in-depth analysis of the contrasting visions of geopolitics presented by Aymeric Chauprade and Yves Lacoste, highlighting their differences in ideology, approach, and methodology. The study explores the implications of these differences on our understanding of...
President Trump is promoting "the national interest'' of the United States
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
The "national interest" has a long history of being an instrument of political action. By which it means, "the national interest" is a main engine that drives the behavior of states internationally. For this reason, analyzing a state's foreign policy implies studying the representation of its...
What are the principal differences between positivists and constructivists concerning how we obtain "knowledge" in international relations?
Essay - 3 pages - International relations
In a research article entitled Paradigms and methodologies for Knowledge Building, researcher Josep Gallifa explains that there are different approaches to the search for "knowledge" in international relations. Through a literature review, the author demonstrates that two antagonistic approaches...
The National Security Agency's Role in Counterterrorism
Essay - 3 pages - International relations
The NSA's counterterrorism operations go beyond surveillance to include information assurance. Modern communication technologies are linked and may threaten national security. Thus, the Agency aggressively protects key infrastructure and networks from criminal actors. Reveron & Savage (2020)...
How Effective Have Peace Operations Become in Resolving Conflicts?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
Peace operations have become one of the most paramount foreign policy instruments the international community relies on to establish lasting peace and stability worldwide. These multipurpose actions, taken by an organization composed of the United Nations (UN), have been changed significantly in...
What impact do satellite constellations have on space security?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
The number of operating satellites increased from 1,400 in 2015 to 5,500 in 2022. Forecasts indicate that, at the conclusion of the current decade, the aggregate figure is projected to reach around 58,000. One major reason for this increase is the planned deployment of many satellite...
Are Politics or Principles Most Significant in Determining Transitional Justice Outcomes?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
Transitional justice refers to the ways societies address the aftermath of large-scale human rights violations, aiming to promote reconciliation, accountability, and healing. While transitional justice mechanisms include truth commissions, trials, reparations, and institutional reforms, their...
Can (and should) corporations be held accountable for human rights abuses in conflict?
Essay - 3 pages - International relations
With increasing globalization, multinational corporations are gaining influence in conflict-affected regions. This expansion presents both economic opportunities and risks. While these companies can stimulate economic development and create jobs, their presence can also exacerbate tensions and...
What are the links between poverty and war? Are they unilateral or reciprocal?
Essay - 3 pages - International relations
War is a worldwide scourge that threatens humanity and devastates people's lives. It has serious social, economic and political consequences, and claims many victims, including the disabled, the wounded and orphans, without sparing their civilization. Poverty means not having enough money to...
To what extent do the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction expose the limits of the "Liberal peace"?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
In their 2020 book War and Peace, Charles-Philippe David and Olivier Schmitt states that "The end of the conflict does not automatically mean the establishment of peace". In the present case, in the context of this study, this statement is all the more relevant when the expected peace is of a...
Why did the Arab Spring take place in 2011?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
The 'Arab Spring' describes the series of anti-government protests, uprisings, and armed rebellions that spread across much of the Arab world in 2011. Sparked by events in Tunisia and Egypt, mass public demonstrations erupted in countries including Libya, Yemen, Bahrain, Syria and...
To what extent has Iran been a destabilising force in the Middle East since 1989?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
Iran is a non-Arab Shiite Muslim country of nearly 80 million people, heir to a thousand years of Persian history, and a major regional and international player. Involved for several decades in supporting various armed groups, some of them terrorists, operating in the Middle East and other...
You cannot regulate your way down to 'Net-Zero' but you can invest to get there
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
The European Commission has published a new communication on Better Regulation in 2021, aiming to improve policy-making processes in the EU. This communication demonstrates that the Commission is on the right track by renewing and better regulating the agenda, mainstreaming the Sustainable...
What are the main obstacles to the EU being considered a major global actor?
Essay - 8 pages - International relations
"If I had to sum up the objective of this presidency in one sentence, I would say that we must move from a Europe of cooperation within our borders to a powerful Europe in the world, fully sovereign, free of its choices and master of its destiny." In a press conference on December 9, 2021, the...
Ukraine joining the European Union: myth or reality?
Essay - 1 pages - International relations
Ukraine is an Eastern European country located between Poland and Russia. However, it is not a member of the European Union, which is a unique partnership between 27 European countries, known as Member States, or EU countries. This country has shown interest in joining the EU since 1993, two...
The Iranian Nuclear Program since 1953
Essay - 5 pages - International relations
The nuclear program has been a particular concern of the international community since its inception in 1957. The latest claims by the Islamic regime on the actual production of uranium enrichment have rekindled tensions, especially with the United States and Israel. But what are the real...
U.S. Political Institutions and their Roles in the U.S. Foreign Policy
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
In 2017, Trump stated in the National Security Strategy of the United States of America that the US "seeks a Middle East that is not a haven or breeding ground for jihadist terrorists, not dominated by any power hostile to the United States, and that contributes to a stable global energy market."...
Chinese Immigration In The United Kingdom
Essay - 9 pages - International relations
Chinese migrants were often overlooked because they were never one of the largest immigrant groups in the United Kingdom. But their presence has been and is still significant. There are many reasons for Chinese people to consider migrating to the UK. In the study of migration, push factors...
To what extent did Brexit reignite tensions in Northern Ireland, and how is it bringing a new problem about the place of Northern Ireland within the Union and the Irish-British relations?
Essay - 5 pages - International relations
Just after the draft EU-UK agreement, former UK Independence Party leader Nigel Farage was asked if he had ever considered Northern Ireland during the referendum campaign in 2016. He admitted he never gave it a moment's thought, and I quote: "No, no, no... what's the problem? There is no...
To What Extent Have the United States and Europe Grown Closer or Further Apart After September 11?
Essay - 4 pages - International relations
September 11, 2001 appears to be a major turning point in the American management of foreign affairs. Europe, as a major partner and ally, is also impacted by this attack. The objective of our analysis will be to determine the consequences of these. Moreover, the exponential rise in power of...
Rise and Fall of Democratic Expectations in Ukraine
Essay - 21 pages - International relations
L'essai développe les multiples tentatives de démocratisation de l'Ukraine depuis la chute de l'URSS à travers des soulèvements populaires au succès mitigé. Il décrit également les facteurs économiques et géopolitiques qui ont contribué à la sclérose de l'Etat de droit en Ukraine...
Peace Process in Ireland/Processus de paix en Irlande
Essay - 7 pages - International relations
L'essai relate les différentes étapes du processus de paix en Irlande après la création de l'Armée républicaine irlandaise (IRA), luttant par les armes contre la présence britannique en Irlande. Des troubles causés en Irlande du Nord et en République d'Irlande dans les années 1970 aux...
How has the Belt and Road Initiative played a part in China's cross-regional political and security relations?
Essay - 3 pages - International relations
The announcement of the Belt and Road Initiative in 2013 was meant to signal China's interest in building stronger global economic links, but it has been argued that the BRI also serves to improve Beijing's cross-regional diplomacy in other ways, including strengthening the country's security....
Globalization and Inequalities: Towards a World Without Poverty: Theories, Institutions, SDG's Policies, Future Perspectives for a Better Society
Essay - 9 pages - International relations
When we talk about globalization, we mainly think about how it has been a driver and shaper of our current society. Despite having increased and revolutionized the economic exchanges, it has largely impacted our cultural and political processes by perturbing them. Globalization appeared and...
What are the impacts of computer sciences on international exchanges?
Essay - 1 pages - International relations
I'm going to deal with the notion of Spaces and Exchanges. To start with, I'd like to define the notion. An exchange is a movement or circulation, which can take several forms: information sharing, cultural, and movements of people. I've chosen to focus particularly on computer...
Are we observing the end of the diplomacy of the state?
Essay - 6 pages - International relations
For Fiona McConnel and al. “Geopolitical events as diverse as the uprisings of the ‘Arab Spring', the secession of South Sudan, the formation of the European External Action Service and the WikiLeaks affair foreground the intellectual urgency of issues around international diplomacy...
The Dayton Peace agreement
Essay - 9 pages - International relations
The Dayton Peace agreement, initiated in Dayton, Ohio in November 1995 and signed in Paris a month later, put an end to the worst conflict Europe had known since the Second World War. After three years of diplomatic shortcomings and blocked negotiations, US envoy Richard Hoolbrooke - the...
