Problematizing Global IR
Book review - 3 pages - International relations
A critique of the global international relations agenda, questioning its approach to inclusivity and knowledge production.
Vietnam's Commitment to Climate Action at COP 28
Speech - 2 pages - International relations
Vietnamese Prime Minister's speech at COP 28, reaffirming the country's commitment to addressing climate change and achieving a low-carbon economy.
Slovakia's New Government: Far-Right Rise
Text analysis - 2 pages - International relations
Le Monde article reports on Slovakia's legislative elections, where Robert Fico's Smer-SD party formed a coalition with the far-right, amid 'fake news' and migratory crisis.
Neorealism in International Relations
Course material - 24 pages - International relations
This document summarizes Neorealism, a theory of international relations that emphasizes the anarchic structure of the international system as the cause of war and competition among states.
CV - Diplomacy and International Relations
Resume - 1 pages - International relations
Discover the professional experience and education of a skilled individual in diplomacy and international relations, with a strong background in languages, geopolitics, and public international law. This CV is a valuable resource for those interested in the field of diplomacy and international...
The Geopolitics of Water: Understanding Conflicts Over Access and Control
Thesis - 8 pages - International relations
This document explores the complex relationships between water, conflict, and geopolitics, highlighting the various ways in which water can lead to tensions and conflicts between nations and territories. From the ancient 'water war' between Lagash and Umma to the current-day struggles...
Motivation Letter for Ambassador Position in the Kingdom of Saints Peter and Paul
Template letter - 1 pages - International relations
A motivation letter for the position of Ambassador in the Kingdom of Saints Peter and Paul, highlighting the importance of a bilateral approach in diplomatic relations and the candidate's enthusiasm for the role.
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...
How does competition over natural gas resources in the Eastern Mediterranean shape geopolitical alliances and rivalries in the middle east?
Thesis - 22 pages - International relations
The Eastern Mediterranean region stretches from Sicily and Tunisia in the west to the coasts of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon and Israel in the east. [...] This study explores the impact of the recent discovery of natural gas fields in the Eastern Mediterranean on the behaviour of states and the...
The Arctic Route
Case study - 3 pages - International relations
The document analyzes the topic of the Arctic Route. It focuses on the different actors involved as well as on related stakes. The Arctic Route, or the Northern Sea Route, is a maritime path connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans along the Russian Arctic coasts, presenting a shorter...
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...
Antiquarianism and Intellectual Life in Europe and China - Peter N. Miller and François Louis (2012) - Comparing Chinese and European Practices
Text analysis - 2 pages - International relations
The paper analyzes the article "Antiquarianism and Intellectual Life in Europe and China", by Peter N. Miller, with the following questions: - How can the Chinese antiquarian movement be compared with European antiquarianism? - How does comparing the two enhance our understanding of the world...
Human rights and peace in the Middle East: between systemic violations and reconstruction efforts, how can we understand the entrenchment of violence in this region?
Case study - 6 pages - International relations
The Middle East lies on a?geographic and cultural bridge between Europe, Africa and Asia. From the Nakba (the catastrophe) to the Intifadas (the revolts), to cycles of violence in Gaza and pockets of the West Bank, this conflict is a human tragedy, with grave violations of core rights to water,...
Crisis In Global Governance - Zorawar Daulet Singh (2013) - What challenges must global governance face in the context of Western economic decline and the rise of the BRICS countries?
Text analysis - 2 pages - International relations
Zorawar Daulet Singh's article, Crisis in Global Governance, published in World Affairs: The Journal of International Issues (Autumn 2013), analyses the challenges facing global governance in the wake of Western economic decline and the rise of the BRICS nations. [...] This commentary will...
The Donbass, How Vladimir Putin, sower of instability, became surrounded by it
Case study - 9 pages - International relations
Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2014 was motivated by a fear of NATO's expansion and Mr Putin's pursuit of the Eurasian Economic Union, as an imagined counterweight to the European Union. The conflict started following the ousting of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. During his...
Economic Diplomacy in conflict resolution - The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
Presentation - 7 pages - International relations
The EU is Azerbaijan's largest trading partner and foreign investor. Azerbaijan is an important source for the EU energy market. EU-Azerbaijan trade relations are based on a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement from 1999.
NATO and the European Union: less influence on members than on applicants in the case of Romanian Intelligence agencies
Case study - 10 pages - International relations
In 2014, during the presidential campaign, Romania's departing conservative president, Traian Basescu, declared that his principal rival, prime-minister Victor Ponta, was an undercover agent working for the foreign intelligence service. In a country where the specter of the brutal Communist...
How have different theories of international relations informed the divergent narratives on the causes of the war in Ukraine?
Essay - 6 pages - International relations
This essay argues that the divergent narratives on the war in Ukraine are deeply influenced by these different theoretical approaches. Through an examination of these theories, this essay seeks to demonstrate how they inform not only the understanding of the war's causes but also the...
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)...
The Border Crisis in Texas
Case study - 4 pages - International relations
The Texas border constitutes approximately half of the border between the United States and Mexico, extending from the Gulf of Mexico to El Paso. The border crisis, encapsulating security concerns and exacerbated-illegal immigration from Mexico is causing strenuous relationships between the...
U.S.-India Relations: An Evolving Foreign Policy Landscape
Case study - 5 pages - International relations
The United States and India have developed a complex and dynamic relationship that has significantly evolved over the past century, establishing itself as a central element of U.S. foreign policy in Asia. India's importance to the United States is greatly reflected in the National Security...
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...
Understanding the Russia-Georgia (2008) Using Realism and Liberalism
Case study - 4 pages - International relations
War, the sad reality of human history, frequently stems from a complex binding of geopolitical, economic, and ideological factors. The 2008 Russia-Georgia war confirms this fact. Territorial disputes, power struggles, and regional tensions characterize this confrontation. The situation in the war...
Examining The Impact of Wars And Geopolitical Crises On The Global Financial System In Recent Years
Thesis - 7 pages - International relations
International financial systems comprising a vast network of international banks and regulators experience adverse impacts following massive global crises such as wars and civil wars. Economic history has shown that crisis is one of the most notable causes of financial market volatility,...
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...
Imagined Space Futures - The O'Neill Cylinder
Tutorials/exercises - 4 pages - International relations
The exercise is to write a visual and written analysis which investigates "imagined space futures" that inspire and drive so much activity in space. Select one visual image of your own choice; interrogate the assumptions, aspirations and/or anxieties embedded within it; and evaluate its influence...
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...
