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Analysing the Bush Doctrine Through Carl Schmitt’s Concept of the Political

Politics, within liberal states, has often expressed the illiberal friend-enemy distinction with intensity to justify the centralisation of executive power. http://dlvr.it/Sc190Z

Applying Transitional Justice Frameworks to the United States after Covid-19

The US should lead by example and pinpoint the institutional issues that contributed to, and culminated in, over a million dead citizens and potentially prevent a similar disaster from occurring again. http://dlvr.it/SbwMyY

Interview – Chris Ogden

Chris Ogden delves into the appeal of China's authoritarianism, whether Western democracies have any responsibility for it, and the implications for human rights. http://dlvr.it/Sbtlyg

Opinion – Europe Has Never Been A Garden

Josep Borrell's remarks on Europe representing a garden does not truly embody the virtues of liberty, equality and fraternity which is, in many ways, a jungle in its own right. http://dlvr.it/Sbhtwq

Conflict Psephology Amidst the 2022 Bosnian General Election

Even in such an intensely divided society like Bosnia, political opportunists cannot expect to gain seats just by “diversity criteria” alone. http://dlvr.it/SbdMrg

Review – Nationalisms in International Politics

Kathleen Powers provides a timely overview of the different types of nationalism and their impact, but the theoretical framework and proposed binaries remain problematic. http://dlvr.it/SbYwXM

Will Integrating Digital Technologies into the Food System Work?

If integrating digital technology into the food system is bound up with a data grab, there is a need for critical scrutiny of what the consequences will be. http://dlvr.it/SbXQMZ

Rallying-round-the-Flag: The Polish Reaction to the EU Rule of Law Proceedings

In past years, Polish government was successful in presenting the EU rule of law proceedings as a threat to the Polish nation but was unable to instigate a rally effect. http://dlvr.it/SbPbsw

Review – Crunch Time

This book details India's foreign policy stance under Modi, and discusses which theoretical lenses are best positioned for this analysis. http://dlvr.it/SbNFjg

Why Existential Risks Matter in International Relations

It is imperative that IR theory do more to account for structural threats that could undermine the continuity and survival of the human species. http://dlvr.it/SbGYyd

Opinion – Brazil 2022: A Constitutional Election in Disguise

Underneath the surface of a functioning liberal democracy with representation challenges and bitter political disputes like any other, a seismic change is happening. http://dlvr.it/SbDHd0

Wondery Presents: The Generation Why Podcast

The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies. One of the longest running true crime podcasts out there, Generation Why has a little something for every true crime listener. Follow The Generation Why Podcast on Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or you can listen ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Listen here: wondery.fm/Sus_GenWhyKB See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Interview – Rosie Walters

Rosie Walters discusses critical IR, gender and sexuality as part of a series of interviews with the contributing authors of the textbook ‘Foundations of International Relations’. http://dlvr.it/Sb9sz3

Review – Reflections on a United Nations’ Career

This book is an in-depth account of a UN official's experiences in the global aid sector, and is an ideal read for aspirants in this field. http://dlvr.it/Sb5qsy

Interview – Anitta Kynsilehto

Anitta Kynsilehto discusses migration as part of a series of interviews with the contributing authors of the textbook ‘Foundations of International Relations’. http://dlvr.it/Sb1Bkj

Opinion – Factors Giving Rise to Xi Coup Rumours in China

The swirl of rumours indicates that by making his leadership excessively opaque, Xi only helps fuel speculation. http://dlvr.it/SZtfq6

European Crises and Right-Wing Populism: The Case of Lega Nord

In the post-truth age, right-wing populist parties such as Lega Nord offered an array of unrestrained ‘truths’ and managed to purposely distort problems and solutions in order to gain popularity and power. http://dlvr.it/SZr0Th

Interview – Bryan Caplan

Bryan Caplan talks about terrorists as rational actors and government responses to terrorism, plus the benefits and challenges of an open borders policy. http://dlvr.it/SZlXHf

Threatening Engagement: Regional Hegemons and Terrorist Groups

Counter-terrorism tends to be employed in case of a threat to regional hegemon's economic capabilities, allies or geopolitical interests. http://dlvr.it/SZkGQk

Digital Virulence and Post-Truth in Light of Baudrillard’s Science-Fiction Theory of Pataphysics

Is this science-fiction prognosis of a digital-led human destiny true or false – and could it be the actual question of the so-called post-truth age? http://dlvr.it/SZfsXS

Review – Saving the News

This book provides a compelling account of why government action is required in the US to protect media freedoms under the First Amendment. http://dlvr.it/SZdxSd

The Erosion of the Nuclear Taboo

In the context of the war in Ukraine, the world may be entering a more dangerous phase where the use of nuclear weapons, however localised and limited, emerges as an option. http://dlvr.it/SZcWfZ

The Challenges of Epistemic Communities in Shaping Policy in the Age of Post-Truth

By offering an exclusive expert-policy nexus, epistemic communities overlook the significance of communicating knowledge and fostering public debate on policy issues. http://dlvr.it/SZc1Mv

Postcolonial Gaslighting and Greenland: When Post-Truth Gets in the Way of Independence

The challenges to Greenland’s autobiographical self, in terms of its colonial past, destabilises perceptions of reality and prevent the possibility of agency. http://dlvr.it/SZTS5V

Wondery Presents - The Rewatcher: Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Welcome to the Hellmouth Weirdos! Your favorite Morbid hosts Ash and Alaina are branching out from true crime and heading to Sunnydale for the ultimate Buffy the Vampire Slayer Rewatch podcast! Alaina is a Buffy superfan and Ash has never watched a single episode, so whether you’re Team Angel, Team Spike, or have no clue who those people are…they’ve got you covered! Join them each week as they slay their way through the series, episode by episode, re-watching, and watching for the very first time. They’ll break down Buffy and her friends adventures through weekly recaps, categories, and awards while Ash takes some (wooden stake) stabs at predicting what she thinks will happen next. They'll also welcome the occasional Buffy cast member, guest star, or celebrity superfan to join in the slaying.  Listen to The Rewatcher: wondery.fm/TAL_REWATCHER See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Review – Never-Ending War on Terror

This book focusses on the American military and cultural response to 9/11, and questions whether the campaign will ever have an end in sight. http://dlvr.it/SZMjmF

Religion in International Relations and the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

It is helpful to consider the influence of a quasi-religious worldview with regard to the conflict and the role of Putin. http://dlvr.it/SZK2HF