Nigeria's anti-graft institutions must be stronger and autonomous in order to effectively prosecute corruption and help alleviate a raft of insecurity crises. http://dlvr.it/TCVPXw
The true test of Sandu’s leadership lies not in her alignment of Moldova with Western values, but in her adherence to those values in practice. http://dlvr.it/TCVPLk
Particularly in the case of de facto states, non-formal recognition practices can play a major role in constructing sovereignty and statehood for the territory in question. http://dlvr.it/TCQRtT
There is a clear link between LGBTI+ issues, particularly homophobia, and the prevention of – or resistance to – mass atrocities. http://dlvr.it/TCMF2l
Dan Slater discusses the concepts of strength and weakness in democratisation, and how to account for variations in democratisation patterns across Asia. http://dlvr.it/TC7lw5
Moscow's instruments of extracting political concessions in the region are gradually losing their effectiveness as the war in Ukraine continues. http://dlvr.it/TC6Blh
Marilou Bayard Trépanier speaks about the Oil Kills uprising, its aims and practices, the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty, and more. http://dlvr.it/TC5qBg
Claims of China's Debt Trap Diplomacy stem from a Western bias against China and China's opaque lending practices, but there is little evidence such claims are factual. http://dlvr.it/TC5SVd
Joseph Liow details the global power dynamics shaping Southeast Asia, but adopts an oversimplified framework to analyse the impact of the US-China conflict on the region. http://dlvr.it/TC3S3S
Colin Flint talks about China's rise, influence in the South China Sea and the Belt and Road initiative, as well as the importance of ports and seapower in geopolitics. http://dlvr.it/TBxRVQ
While seven of the eight Arctic states are NATO members, Russia is still a significant opponent in the region due to the size of its northern coastline and historical conditions. http://dlvr.it/TBvXVQ
The 1951 Refugee Convention's limitations are increasingly evident as climate change drives displacement, necessitating broader legal frameworks for protection. http://dlvr.it/TBszFV
Despite some lingering inconsistencies, this is a substantial contribution to the field, strengthened by the inclusion of a diverse range of locally-informed authors. http://dlvr.it/TBmrJT
The expansion of the worldwide peace movement is evidence of the continuing dialogue concerning "museums of war and peace" and Hiroshima/Nagasaki days are at the heart of that conceptualization. http://dlvr.it/TBhXmh
Paul Staniland discusses the impacts of local conflicts and civil wars on regional stability in South Asia, and alternative approaches to conflict resolution. http://dlvr.it/TBb38z
The United States needs to clearly state the connection of Central Asia to its grand strategy, focusing on the foreign policy goal of engaging with the region. http://dlvr.it/TBP3mJ
The restoration of the JCPOA provides the best bet America has for tackling the Chinese challenge to the US-dominated global hierarchy. http://dlvr.it/TBP3YZ
The US and China are more interested in establishing their influence, status, and prestige across critical sectors in Africa than boosting food security. http://dlvr.it/TBLbjy
China's growing influence in Latin America is becoming increasingly relevant for the United States, setting up a potential bipolar scenario in the region. http://dlvr.it/TBLbVW
To be more efficient in climate cooperation, the United States and China should recognize their political and ideological differences and concede that cooperation and competition are not mutually exclusive. http://dlvr.it/TBLb9X
While US-China relations may be contentious in the international system, the non-competitive issue area of displacement presents an avenue for cooperation. http://dlvr.it/TBLZvx
Even assuming China will soon emerge as a leader in the semiconductor industry, it is a smarter move to leverage US technological and strategic superiority to take preemptive measures. http://dlvr.it/TBLZbV