Metro East - Central

Constructivists see organisations like the United Nations as places where they can study the emergence of new norms and examine the activities of those who are spreading new ideas. http://dlvr.it/SzWQGJ

Involuntarily celibates (incels) proclaim that feminism has ruined the world such that they are unable to get what they’re entitled to – status and power through sexual relationships with women. http://dlvr.it/SzWPzp

Central Asia faces several environmental challenges, some natural and others human-made, which will be exacerbated by climate change. http://dlvr.it/SzSXDX

Mining activities enable the production of many of our most prized and important possessions – such as smartphones. However, they also have environmental impacts. http://dlvr.it/SzSX0M

The claims of states in the Global North to be promoting LGBTQ+ rights around the world can serve to mask those same states’ violations of the rights of LGBTQ+ people from the Global South. http://dlvr.it/SzQN1X

Some evidence is emerging that the Belt and Road Initiative more reflects the kind of one-way, or exploitative, trade relationships that it ostensibly set out to differentiate itself from. http://dlvr.it/SzQ01R

Understandings of culture can help us better understand attempts to study Kim Jong-Un’s character via physiognomic readings, which are widely practised in South Korea. http://dlvr.it/SzMVz8

Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, he’s your new favorite snarky talk show host. Join The Grinch (and his faithful dog Max) each week as he rants against Christmas cheer and roasts celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as the notorious curmudgeon and broadcasting straight from Who-Ville, will The Grinch send these famous folks back down Mt. Crumpit, or will they soften his stance against Christmas and grow his heart three sizes? Grab your hot cocoa and cozy slippers and listen along to find out! Follow 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to episodes of 'Tis The Grinch Holiday Talk Show early and ad-free right now by joining Wondery Plus. Listen now: Wondery.fm/Grinch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy #do-not-sell-my-info.

The migrant crisis in Venezuela shows how large-scale population movements change destinations depending on global and societal contexts at a given time. http://dlvr.it/SzLxtF

Damming is a controversial issue as it can lead to communities losing their land, and cause a series of environmental impacts that affect ecosystems. http://dlvr.it/SzKw0Q

Greta Thunberg’s example is a testament to the impact one person’s voice can have in the vastness of the global system. http://dlvr.it/SzKvpg

The Valladolid debates reflect the logic behind many recent justifications for humanitarian intervention to protect people from harm, such with the Responsibility to Protect. http://dlvr.it/SzJX4c

In 2017, Xi Jinping’s presence at Davos represented the first time a Chinese head of state attended, and the themes in his keynote suggested a different place for China in the international order. http://dlvr.it/SzFvFl

The goal of abolishing the death penalty is a contemporary example of how initiatives backed by civil society organisations can have lasting impact. http://dlvr.it/SzDPfq

Felix Rösch elucidates the role of transcultural contexts in shaping the international order over time, and how they should receive more focus among scholars of IR. http://dlvr.it/SzCJhl

Approximately half the world’s states now recognise Kosovo – yet, despite this, Kosovo is still not a member state of the United Nations. http://dlvr.it/SzB4wQ

Even when agreements fall apart, such as between the US and Iran over Iran's nuclear programme, they can leave lasting effects that form a basis for future negotiations. http://dlvr.it/Sz88Jg

The quest to regulate nuclear weapons gives us one possible answer to the question of why there has not been a third world war. http://dlvr.it/Sz7tyM

In numerous areas of language, culture and religion we can see the impact of this unique ruler on India’s long history. http://dlvr.it/Sz7ZLR

If we insist that Israel is occupying Gaza, then the inherent right of the Israeli government to remove the Hamas administration should be recognised. http://dlvr.it/Sz7Z1N

Giorgio Shani speaks about Sikh Nationalism, The Khalistan Movement, tensions between Canada and India, comparisons with Hindu Nationalism, and conceiving a Post-Western IR. http://dlvr.it/Sz4H8D

China's economic reform avoided democratisation by balancing capitalism and socialism, highlighting industrial survival and nationalism, evading radical political change. http://dlvr.it/Sz3b0F

Tagore's rare blend of globalism, anti-imperialism and anti-nationalism was grounded in a normative commitment to love and universalism. http://dlvr.it/Sz30j5

Facts are meaningless unless they are grounded in space and time, and can subsequently acquire more than one meaning to the effect of revealing a complex social reality. http://dlvr.it/Sz30Wg

The application of multi-dimensional theoretical models that use a blend of hard and soft approaches should be a critical policymaking ingredient in countering violent extremism. http://dlvr.it/Sz30Hg

Extra-legal principles can inform policymaking and influence behaviour so that the use of armed drones generates fewer injustices in the future. http://dlvr.it/Sz0sYp

Hafsa Kanjwal explores new critical approaches to studying the Kashmir conflict, its links to the colonial era and its relevance in the contemporary world order. http://dlvr.it/Syy5sj

This edited collection explores the evolving justifications of war on the international stage, but does not engage with newer factors such as the use of social media. http://dlvr.it/Syy5ZZ

A viable rules based order must ensure that basic humanitarian values are respected, even in the midst of armed conflict. http://dlvr.it/SyvGzj

Focusing on blasphemy accusations exclusively from a religious freedom perspective prevents us from recognising other dimensions such caste and gender. http://dlvr.it/Syt8FR

Without a sound defense industrial base, Japan’s likelihood of overcoming the turbulence in the region will be significantly diminished. http://dlvr.it/Syt80P

Relations between Turkey and the West appear to be unpredictable, whilst optimism on Muslim democracy is on the wane. http://dlvr.it/SyqbZG

On November 19th, Argentina stands at a critical electoral juncture, torn between two starkly contrasting political paradigms. http://dlvr.it/SyqbB1

Self-determination, rather than just a regime change in Iran, is what will truly fulfil Kurdish dignity and liberation. http://dlvr.it/SynVyt

A consequence of the war in Ukraine has been an increase in Moldova’s international image, and a presidential visit can take bilateral relations to the next level. http://dlvr.it/SynVjF

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Long revered by radical youths and activists across Africa, Thomas Sankara finally achieved a measure of recognition by Burkina Faso's government in 2023. http://dlvr.it/SykmFB

Mazzucato and Collington caution against today's excessive government reliance on consulting firms, but fail to provide comparative examples of their potential benefits. http://dlvr.it/SyjNDB

Namrata Goswami discusses recent advances in India's spatial endeavours, its future plans, and potential foreign policy implications for the international community. http://dlvr.it/SyhblV

It is equally important to be self-reflective in teaching and research, as well as with the power dimension in local knowledge production. http://dlvr.it/Sygd24

Cybersecurity should theorise (in)security as experienced by various marginalised groups, such as LGBTQI+ people, Black women and indigenous peoples. http://dlvr.it/Sygcrf

The contrast in aid dynamics between Israel and Ukraine reflects not merely a resource allocation challenge but a deeper strategic prioritization conundrum. http://dlvr.it/SycnSq

Based on the performance of biodiversity conservation efforts to date, it is very difficult to stem and even more so to reverse. http://dlvr.it/SyWxlm

Whether Israeli or Palestinian, the voices, and the toll of loss, have seldom seemed starker in what appears to be an insoluble conflict. http://dlvr.it/SyWxZ7

Natasha Saunders speaks about distinguishing refugee status and asylum, the slow violence of asylum, digital border technologies, UK asylum policy, and refugee resistance. http://dlvr.it/SySCCj

Westernized theories might be updated to reflect so-called “non-normative” worldviews, thus allowing for deeper and more meaningful analysis. http://dlvr.it/SySBkd

The Guantánamo poems show us that lives are connected, no matter where “we” are and no matter when “we” are. Like an everyday practice of resistance that is not ours, but talks to us. http://dlvr.it/SyRnJx

This edited volume uses the case of MINURSO to shed light on the efficacy of United Nations peacekeeping missions, which could be improved with more first-hand accounts. http://dlvr.it/SyPqcg

Dane Rowlands evaluates the efficacy of the International Monetary Fund and other financial institutions in tackling global financial issues such as poverty. http://dlvr.it/SyPqMR

Despite regime propaganda asserting safety, multiple groups have raised accusations concerning radioactive leakage within, and beyond, North Korea. http://dlvr.it/SyNjBB

With neither the two- or one-state options offering a practical solution, a three-state option is the last chance to negotiate a sustainable exit. http://dlvr.it/SyM4Lg

To fulfil its geographical destiny, Djibouti needs the international community to come together to help it become a decent, democratic, developed nation. http://dlvr.it/SyM41Z