Forecasting the Next World War: Between Theory and Practice
History shows that oscillating between realism and idealism drives both to extremes, making us reactive to crises and conducive to war.
Conflict as System Realignment: How Overloaded Systems Reset Themselves
Recasting conflict as a form of systemic realignment shifts the focus away from individual leaders, favouring of a deeper understanding of structural limits.
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Anthony F. Lang Jr. speaks about universal values, International Political Theory (IPT), normativity, ethics, Grotius and more.
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Review – Quantum International Relations
Der Derian and Wendt offer bold insights into world politics, but the book’s complexity may limit broader impact beyond its already-converted scholarly circle.
On the Trump-Putin Summit in Alaska
Russia cannot be entirely excluded from European security, and adopting a confrontational stance increases the chance of pushing Russia and China together.
UK’s Farage sets out plan for ‘mass deportation’ of asylum seekers
Asylum seekers react as they look out the window at the Cresta Court hotel, as people take part in an anti-immigration demonstration outside the hotel, in Altrincham, Britain, August 8,…
India says US trade negotiations are still going on as fresh tariffs loom
The flags of the United States and India are displayed on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House in Washington, US on June 21, 2023. — ReutersWe have…
Hegseth removes head of Pentagon intelligence agency, other senior officials
A collage showing Defence Intelligence Agency Lt General Jeffrey Kruse and US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. — Reuters/FileTrump administration removes DIA chief Lt General Jeffrey Kruse.Hegseth also sacks heads…
Pakistan’s Chinese missile success pushes US to seek $1bn AIM-260
F-15EX Eagle II aircraft fired AIM-120 air-to-air missiles, in this image dated January 6, 2023. — X/@usairforceAir Force, Navy jointly seek $1bn for AIM-260 production.Lockheed Martin eyes $30bn boost from…
Jeffrey Epstein accomplice says she never saw Trump in ‘any inappropriate setting’
US President Donald Trump wears a ‘Trump Was Right About Everything!’ hat, as he makes an announcement on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in the Oval Office at the White…