Declarations of neutrality appear hard-won and far from pro-Russian, given the multiple dependencies of the Central Asian states on all-powerful Russia. http://dlvr.it/SMlR5x
The scholarship on the institutional abuse of children illustrates why the UN should more closely consider such cases to find better responses. http://dlvr.it/SMfkkz
Hilary Appel sets out why Ukraine is so important to Russia, the role of NATO and China in the conflict, as well as the impact of sanctions. http://dlvr.it/SMXW3s
Poverty and wealth are often found side by side. They are two dimensions in our world that are interrelated because they affect each other and influence both the willingness and capacity of states to ensure a stable global system. http://dlvr.it/SMX698
Terrorism and terrorists can be transnational in three ways: through their goals, their actions and their organisational form – each of which exposes the dark side of globalisation. http://dlvr.it/SMW2M0
International law is a system of norms, a social practice and a professional culture that remains open to change and contestation. It comprises learned techniques, traditions, institutions and ideologies that evolve. http://dlvr.it/SMTjhD
The presence of civil society organisations has become increasingly relevant within the global system, changing its nature due to their involvement and activism across a range of areas. http://dlvr.it/SMTSTq