Sterre Van Buuren
Nuclear weapons come with a hidden cost: they erode democracy. In every nuclear state, secrecy, executive powers and stifled debate cut the public off from their governmentâs nuclear decision-making. Sterre van Buuren explains why this is â and why citizens must still push for more accountability Read more
Nadeem Ahmed Moonakal
The security situation in the Middle East reflects the hard realities of power struggle and the implications of the quest for regional hegemony.âŻNadeem Ahmed MoonakalâŻshows how Israel is exploiting instability to entrench dominance, while Iranâs projected restraint masks deep vulnerabilities. With the USâ ambiguous approach adding to tensions, the space for long-term stability is shrinking Read more
Jonathan Roll
International Relations theory would predict strong opposition from China and Russia to Israelâs assault on Iranian military and nuclear sites. In practice, saysâŻJonathan Roll, other considerations got in the way, and the role of both powers has been minimal. This suggests US influence may be more durable than expected Read more
SĂźleyman GĂźngĂśr
From AtatĂźrkâs homeland â where 'peace at home, peace in the world' still resonates ââŻSĂźleyman GĂźngĂśrâŻargues that Gaza is Palestinian land. The violence there, and between Israel and Iran, we must recognise as war under international law â and urgently bring it to an end Read more
Ruairidh Brown
Does military intervention against Iran contradict Trumpâs America First ideology? Ruairidh Brown argues it, in fact, is a textbook case of Trumpâs Machiavellian philosophy Read more
Ludovica Castelli
Ludovica Castelli explores the longstanding problem of how to protect nuclear facilities against attack â particularly in light of the war in Ukraine and rising tensions in the Middle East. Until we establish a comprehensive, and enforceable legal framework, nuclear facilities will remain vulnerable to attack, perpetuating the risks to international security and humanitarian safety Read more
Loqman Radpey
As we pass the anniversary of the 7 October Hamas attacks, it is crucial we examine the deeper roots of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. The US Freedom Agenda, designed to promote democracy in the region, has instead created instability. Loqman Radpey reveals how misinterpretations of Middle Eastern dynamics pose profound challenges to peace and security. Read more
Catherine Moury
One of the reasons political scientists are silent on the Israel-Gaza conflict is the fear of being marginalised by the community, writes Catherine Moury. She suggests concrete actions scholars could take to avoid normalising what she â and many fellow academics â consider is nothing short of genocide. Read more
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