13 Sep 2017
by Laura Sjoberg
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This is a guest post by Shine Choi, who teaches politics and IR at Massey University When I read media headlines strewn with North Korea, my stomach contracts, the shoulder muscles tense up and I squint in fear of what … Continue reading
3 Aug 2017
by Laura Sjoberg
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This is a post by Denise Horn, who is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Simmons College in Boston, MA. She is a Feminist International Relations scholar currently focusing on women and democracy in Indonesia, as well … Continue reading
3 Aug 2017
by R. William Ayres
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A good friend of mine posted this question to FB today. Since a decent answer requires more than should be put into a FB comment section, I’m writing out my thoughts here. OK, honest question for the many people in … Continue reading
25 Jul 2017
by Laura Sjoberg
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This is a guest post by Karan Tripathy, Faculty of Law, Symbiosis International University Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three day visit to Israel not only marks 25 years of diplomatic relationship with the West Asian superpower but an explicit expression … Continue reading
8 May 2017
by Milos Popovic
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As the FBI investigates Russia’s efforts to interfere in the 2016 Presidential elections, the Kremlin continues to bankroll European far-right and neo-Nazi parties to destabilize governments from France and Germany to Scandinavia. Under President Putin, Russia offers money, cooperation, and … Continue reading
3 Mar 2017
by Patrick Thaddeus Jackson
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The Trump Administration’s proclamation of “alternative facts” to suit the arguments they wish to make, and the branding of journalistic outlets that demonstrate the inaccuracy of the President’s statements as “FAKE NEWS!!!” have prompted me to do something I am … Continue reading
3 Jan 2017
by R. William Ayres
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There’s a lot of speculation about what the incoming Trump administration will or won’t do in the realm of international relations and foreign policy. My friend Steve Saideman had an interesting piece on his blog recently suggesting – as most … Continue reading
17 Dec 2016
by Laura Sjoberg
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Dear Readers, I have been a terrible lead blogger over the last year. Terrible. I’d understand it if you didn’t read this post because you’ve forgotten Relations International except for the great posts that Brandon and Patrick have made in … Continue reading
21 Nov 2016
by Laura Sjoberg
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This is a guest post by Daniel Bertrand Monk, who is the George R. and Myra T. Cooley Chair in Peace and Conflict Studies at Colgate University, where he is a professor of Geography and Middle East Studies. His most recent … Continue reading
14 Nov 2016
by Brandon Valeriano
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The electoral college victory of Donald Trump has been devastating for too many reasons to count, from the impact on the middle class, the poor, minorities, and even Texas. This man is a threat to our nation’s well-being economically, politically, … Continue reading