In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson declared that the United States’ duty as a leader on the global stage was to “make the world safe for democracy.” His bold vision set a powerful precedent for US intervention globally while defining an era in which the United States could position itself as a moral force in international affairs.| Northeastern University Political Review
Uzbekistan will get new waste-to-energy (WTE) plants to solve its mounting trash problem, and Chinese waste management companies get to expand their businesses abroad amid overcapacity in the domestic market.| Global Voices
The ongoing conflict in Eastern DRC, allegedly fuelled in part by Uganda’s support for M23 rebels, has inflicted devastating consequences on Congolese civilians as well as the wider region.| Global Voices
The penultimate piece in my series on supranational federalism for the Streit Council is out. There’s no paywall. You can read it here:| Benjamin Studebaker
The post Trump’s Iran Gamble Pays Off as WWIII Doomsayers Now Praise Israel-Hamas Ceasefire appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
The gas-rich emirate has outstripped its physical limits to become one of the most influential players in U.S. politics.| Newsweek
The post China Wants Foreign Scientists. The Public Says No, Thanks. appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
On the fiftieth anniversary of the fall of Saigon, a cross-generational reflection on media coverage of America’s wars.| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Trita Parsi, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, discusses the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal and shares his views on what could happen if Washington loses "ownership" on the agreement.| CNBC
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The post Overnight Violence Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Threatens a Wider Conflict appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Trita Parsi, vice president at Quincy Institute, and author of "Treacherous Alliance: The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran and the US," discusses the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.| ABC News
The post Here’s another winner of the Israel peace deal: Qatar’s lobbying machine appeared first on Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
On August 31-September 1, the Chinese coastal city of Tianjin hosted the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The meeting adopted the Tianjin Declaration. At just over 6,000 words, it sets out a comprehensive roadmap for the next phase of the organisation’s development across a wide … Continue reading Tianjin Declaration advances roadmap for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation The post Tianjin Declaration advances roadmap for Shanghai...| Friends of Socialist China
On September 25, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov chaired the fourth Informal Meeting on Afghanistan Between Foreign Ministers of China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. China was represented by Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign … Continue reading China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran reject US return to Afghanistan The post China, Russia, Pakistan and Iran reject US return to A...| Friends of Socialist China
The leaders of China and Cuba exchanged messages on September 28, marking the 65th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two socialist countries. In his message to Miguel Diaz-Canel, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban President, General Secretary and President Xi Jinping noted that 65 years … Continue reading Cuba-China diplomatic relations: 65 years from history to the future The post Cuba-China diplomatic relations: 65 years fro...| Friends of Socialist China
Foreign Minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Choe Son Hui visited China from September 27 to 30 at the invitation of her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. This visit followed on closely from that paid by top DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, September 2-4, to participate in the commemoration of the 80th anniversary … Continue reading DPRK foreign minister: Consolidating and developing relations with China is an unwavering stance The post DPRK foreign minister: Consolidating an...| Friends of Socialist China
On September 18, the United States yet again abused its veto power in the United Nations Security Council to block a call for a ceasefire and an end to the carnage and humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. In this regard, Chinese Ambassador to the UN, Fu Cong has made three strong statements decrying the actions of … Continue reading China strongly condemns US misuse of veto to shield Israel The post China strongly condemns US misuse of veto to shield Israel appeared first on Friends of Sociali...| Friends of Socialist China
In late September, several Western states, including Britain, France, Canada, Australia and others, formally recognised the State of Palestine. This follows similar moves over the last two years by Ireland, Norway and Spain, bringing the total to 157 UN member states. The recognition reflects growing outrage at Israel’s devastating assault on Gaza, which has killed … Continue reading Symbolic significance of Western states’ recognition of Palestine The post Symbolic significance of West...| Friends of Socialist China
The opening session of our China Conference 2025, held in London on September 27, was addressed by senior diplomats from the embassies of the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Russian Federation, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Lao People’s Democratic Republic. Below we reprint the main body of the inspiring speech delivered by Pablo … Continue reading China and Cuba show that a better world is not only possible – it is being built day by day| Friends of Socialist China
The department wishes to hear from specialists that could help further its understanding of what could be offered by current tools on the market, as well as possible future developments The Home Office is exploring the possibility that artificial intelligence-powered technology could be used| PublicTechnology
A group of 15 national organizations from across the political spectrum is urging President Trump to reduce military tensions with China by reversing the US's shift away from the policy of strategic ambiguity concerning Taiwan and reaffirming the "One China" policy as he engages with Beijing in trade negotiations. "For…| News From Antiwar.com
Politico recently declared, “An Entire Generation of Americans Is Turning on Israel.” To the surprise of some, this massive political shift includes the Republican Party.| Mondoweiss
The Quincy Institute is a transpartisan “action tank” and| Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
The data shows the steepest decline in August international student arrivals since the pandemic.| www.nytimes.com
Join us for a special roundtable that discusses the past, present and future of trilateral cooperation between the ROK, US and Japan How has trilateral cooperation between the ROK, the US, and Japan been conceived and developed, and where does its future lie? This special roundtable brings together leading scholars and experts to explore the| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
The image depicts nuclear missiles positioned on both the Pakistan and India sides, with China placed in the center. The visual is intended to highlight China’s role as a central player in the ongoing nuclear arms race between India and Pakistan (Image Source: Canva-assisted rendering). By Mahnoor Malik “Higher than mountains, deeper than oceans, sweeter […]| American University: Journal of International Service
Written by Jacob Parker. This article examines the impact of the Russo-Ukrainian War on the attitudes of the Taiwanese public and politicians, with some questioning the credibility of US support for Taiwan. It argues that, for the sake of democracy, America cannot afford to let its support waver. The US must stand firmly with its democratic partners.Continue reading| Taiwan Insight
When tariffs are levied against a specific country, that country might attempt to circumvent the tariff by rerouting products through a third country to avoid the higher taxes. Research in the aftermath of the 2018 U.S.-China trade war examined this phenomenon, finding that, while tariff circumvention through Vietnam did happen, it wasn’t as widespread as many had initially thought. That said, there still was an increase in tariff circumvention more broadly, and specifically via Chinese-own...| Harvard Business Review
As sanctions return on Iran, Adam Weinstein of Quincy Institute says Tehran has shown commitment to diplomacy.| Al Jazeera
'Israel' is the UN's original sin, and its ultimate undoing| indi.ca
Trump's apparent change towards Ukraine shouldn't be taken solely at face value, and may actually serve to further pressure all parties to come to the table| dailycaller.com
Loss of US backing could be a ‘catastrophe’ for Israel| The Week
John Maresca and Ida Manton argue Putin must be defeated militarily before diplomacy, urging sustained Western support for Ukraine's independence. The post Ambassador John Maresca and Ida Manton on the War in Ukraine first appeared on Columbia University Press Blog.| Columbia University Press Blog
Stephan Kieninger explains how his book, Securing Peace in Europe, contradicts Putin's claims that the West excluded Russia after the Cold War. The post Stephan Kieninger on Securing Peace in Europe first appeared on Columbia University Press Blog.| Columbia University Press Blog
The 1955 Bandung conference launched a global non-aligned movement that brought Asian and African nations together. Eighty years later, Indonesia and Africa meet again in a musical phenomenon: Disko Africa.| Global Voices
This stock photo of a “resume” is basically the antithesis of what you should write. For related content, please see my post about cover letters for U.S.-style academic job applications…| Paul Musgrave
Written by Carlos Francisco Torres Morales. Using an alliance framework, this commentary argues that Tokyo and Seoul’s reluctance to convey support to Taipei publicly stems from strategic caution, …| Taiwan Insight
Written by Peter (Hung-Yao) Chu. This article explores the development of UK-Taiwan relations since the Tsai Ing-wen administration until the current William Lai administration. It suggests that Br…| Taiwan Insight
Chinese President Xi Jinping held important meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mongolian President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa on the morning of September 2. Both men were in China to attend the meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) along with the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in the war to … Continue reading China, Russia and Mongolia strengthen three-way friendship in Beijing| Friends of Socialist China
– Adeeba Hasan, Asad Naushad Khan ABSTRACT The intersection of warfare and legislation poses significant challenges in balancing national security with legal and ethical standards. Section 125 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which criminalizes waging war against an Asiatic power allied with or at peace with India, epitomizes this complexity. Rooted in colonial-era concerns, … Continue reading WARFARE AND LEGISLATION: IPC SECTION 125’S STANCE ON ASIATIC POWER CONFLICTS| The Criminal Law Blog
Written by Alexandra Whitehead. This article assesses the importance of Taiwan in the UK’s Strategic Defence Review (SDR) published in June 2025. It argues that the SDR recognises Taiwan̵…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Meng Kit Tang. This article explores a different kind of diplomacy in Taiwan-China relations. When people-to-people contact is grounded in transparency and democratic safeguards, it beco…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Yenting Lin. This article examines the misinterpretation and misuse of UN Resolution 2758, which defines China’s representation in the UN but not the status of Taiwan. But it has b…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Jess Marinaccio. This article examines how Taiwan’s post-1949 expansion into Pacific fisheries, amid shifting maritime laws and Pacific decolonisation, led to frequent illegal fishing in…| Taiwan Insight
In the following article, which was originally published on Consortium News, Mick Hall analyses how the recent visit to New Zealand by Kash Patel, Donald Trump’s far-right Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he announced a significant upgrade in the bureau’s local presence, will further enmesh the twin island South Pacific nation … Continue reading FBI upgrade enmeshes New Zealand in anti-China war plans| Friends of Socialist China
An interview with Togolese author Sami Tchak, exploring how he defines and shapes his francophone writing in the context of the growing visibility of francophone African literatures.| Global Voices
the intelligence individuals are less James Bond and George Smiley than bureaucrats| CONTINGENT
"De-escalation is crucial to preventing a broader humanitarian crisis and restoring stability for communities on both sides."| Global Voices
The Communist Party of China (CPC) joined the Liberation Movements Summit that was hosted by the African National Congress (ANC) of South Africa in Johannesburg, between July 25-28, under the theme, ‘Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity for a Better Africa.’ Besides the ANC, the core participants were the five other … Continue reading Communist Party of China joins Liberation Movements Summit in South Africa| Friends of Socialist China
Australian BioCommons, Bioplatforms Australia, and EMBL have signed a formal agreement to encourage collaboration in bioinformatics.| EMBL
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 13, No. 7, July 2025| Journal of Political Risk
Written by Hsiao-Chen Lin. The article examines how South Asia’s recent strategic developments, particularly Pakistan’s use of integrated C4ISR systems, offer crucial insights for Taiwa…| Taiwan Insight
Trump loved Netanyahu’s gesture, but it is an empty move. The post Five Quick Takes on the Trump-Netanyahu Meeting appeared first on Moment Magazine.| Moment Magazine
Our final piece in the symposium on Governing the Feminist Peace is a reply from our authors to the contributions by Nicole, Mohamed, Helen, and Laura. It is customary to begin such closing essays with an acknowledgement of the thoughtful efforts of the contributors, and fulsome appreciation of the same. We are indeed indebted to … Continue reading Feminist Peace In Question| The Disorder Of Things
Today’s piece for our symposium on Governing the Feminist Peace is from Laura Sjoberg. Laura is Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and Kloppenburg Official Fellow and Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, Exeter College, Oxford. Her research addresses issues of gender and security, with focus on politically violent women, feminist war … Continue reading Women, Peace, and Security as Argument and Tension| The Disorder Of Things
The next contribution to our symposium on Governing the Feminist Peace comes from Helen Berents. Helen is Senior Lecturer in International Relations in the School of Government and International Relations at Griffiths University. Helen is a feminist scholar centrally concerned with both representations of young people in contexts of crises and conflict, and with engagements … Continue reading Ecotones And Borderlands Of The Feminist Peace| The Disorder Of Things
This third contribution to our symposium on Governing the Feminist Peace comes from Mohamed Sesay. Mohamed is Associate Professor and Coordinator of the African Studies Program in the Department of Social Science at York University in Canada. His research and teaching interests are in development, transitional justice, international criminal justice, rule of law, customary justice, … Continue reading Governing the Feminist Peace to Deflect from Decolonial Peace in Africa| The Disorder Of Things
This second contribution to our symposium on Governing the Feminist Peace comes from Nicole George at the University of Queensland. Nicole is Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies at the School of Political Science and International Studies at the University of Queensland, where she is also Director of Research. Nicole’s research focuses on the … Continue reading Governing the Feminist Peace: From Institutionalism to Ecology| The Disorder Of Things
A guest post from N.E.. N.E. is a PhD Candidate in International Relations at the University of Sussex (UK), researching militarism and ecological injustice. She is also an Advisor to Scientists for Global Responsibility, Associated Researcher with the World Peace Foundation and author of the new report Resisting Green Militarism: Building Movements for Peace and Eco-Social Justice. **Disclaimer: none of the people … Continue reading Sex, Power & Play at Europe’s Largest Arms Fair| The Disorder Of Things
The last but not least in our commentaries on Katharine Millar’s Support the Troops: Military Obligation, Gender, and the Making of Political Community (with a reply by Katharine to follow tomorrow). Ellen Martin is a PhD candidate in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies (SPAIS) at the University of Bristol. Her research is critiquing … Continue reading Refusing to Support the Troops| The Disorder Of Things
The third commentary in this week’s symposium on Katharine Millar’s Support the Troops: Military Obligation, Gender, and the Making of Political Community, from Cian O’Driscoll. Cian is…| The Disorder Of Things
Written by Dr. Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy. This article argues that Taiwan should adopt a pragmatic approach in its relations with the Vatican and the EU more generally. Taiwan should pursue shared human…| Taiwan Insight
(B) support programs to build democracy in Cuba; (C) concern air and sea operations that support permissible travel, cargo, or trade; (D) support the acquisition of visas for permissible travel; (E) support the expansion of direct telecommunications and internet access for the Cuban people; The post The United States strengthens its position regarding the Cuban dictatorship: Memorandum/NSPM-5 appeared first on Cuban Studies Institute.| Cuban Studies Institute
The British Korean Society's (almost) annual opportunity to hear in person from the British Ambassadors in Seoul and Pyongyang has been set for 6pm on Wednesday 2nd July. The event will be a joint venture with Chatham House, and will take place in the main hall of Chatham House (10 St James's Square, London SW1Y| London Korean Links | Covering things Korean in London and beyond since 2006
This week, we have one final episode in our "Back to School" series highlighting another special program at the U.S. Army War College. The Advanced Regional Studies (ARS) program offers opportunities for students to meet the senior decision- and policy-makers of our allied and partner nations on their own turf. Daniel Krebs, the director of ARS, is in the studio to explain how a select number of students will travel abroad for study. He joins podcast editor Ron Granieri to discuss how student...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Written by Meng Kit Tang. As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, military deterrence has become the dominant narrative. This article argues that renewed dialogue, economic pragmatism, and people-to…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Wen-Qing (Sarah) Jiang. This article studies the increasing use of cognitive tactics in information operations by China and Russia. The internal political polarisation makes Taiwan and t…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Dr Chieh-chi Hsieh. This article asks the question of whether Trump’s tariffs on Taiwan signal a potential divergence of his foreign policy on cross-Strait relations. It argues tha…| Taiwan Insight
EMBL’s position paper outlines its key recommendations for European Commission’s upcoming ‘Strategy for European Life Sciences’.| EMBL
The strikes on what India called “terror camps” escalated the conflict between the nuclear powers. Pakistan said at least eight people were killed.| www.nytimes.com
This is the first post in a new book symposium, on Paul Kirby and Laura J. Shepherd’s Governing the Feminist Peace, which was published in 2024 by Columbia University Press. Laura is Professo…| The Disorder Of Things
As the apeirokinetic pantoustasis rolls ever onward, it is increasingly clear that this must be the darkest timeline.* It is at any rate the stupidest. Reason, analysis and theory have little purch…| Sphinx
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 13, No. 2, February 2025 By Adkhamjon Janobiddinov Uzbekistan is a country with a huge youth population. According to latest reports, more than 60% of Uzbekistan’s population is composed of those below the age of … Continue reading →| Journal of Political Risk
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This perceived success in inflicting pain on the West and the global economy can inspire others in similar positions: the proverbial Davids of the world who are itching to have a go at their respective Goliaths, albeit with deadlier and remote-controlled slingshots. While the Houthis’ influence may extend globally, one theater stands out where some non-state actors might find striking similarities with the Houthis and find themselves within striking distance of another global economic jugul...| Journal of Political Risk
Written by Dr Chieh-chi HSIEH. This article argues that the path dependencies of the Taiwanese, US, Japanese, and South Korean governments encountered a change of political leadership in 2024, whic…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Raian Hossain. This article examines Taiwan’s relations and engagement in South Asia, with reference to the cases of India and Bangladesh. It argues that Taiwan has great potential…| Taiwan Insight
Journal of Political Risk, Vol. 12, No. 12, December 2024 | Journal of Political Risk
Nayef Al-Rodhan’s transdisciplinary ‘Symbiotic Realism’ framework describes the seven new forces transforming the international system.| Research Outreach
The political question of moment is why, rather than fundamentally altering the Western view of Israel, the events of...| London Review of Books
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has changed the world irreversibly in important ways. The post The Return of Anarchy appeared first on Portico Advisers.| Portico Advisers
Written by Charles Mok and Dr Kenny Huang. This article examines Taiwan’s critical reliance on its undersea cable system for digital resilience in the face of potential blockades and disruptions. I…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Yi-Ting Chung. Taiwan faces significant challenges amid global tensions. At the 2024 NATSA conference, FAPA discussed grassroots advocacy to enhance US-Taiwan relations, addressing misco…| Taiwan Insight
Written by Eason Leung. This article examines the unofficial diplomacy of Taiwan in Eastern Europe. It identifies a flexible approach of Taiwan in dealing with various Eastern European nations R…| Taiwan Insight
Project88 reflects on major human rights events during the first year of the U.S.-Vietnam diplomatic upgrade, including the revelation of Directive 24, the arrest of key labor reformers, the attempted extradition of Montagnard activist Y Quynh Bdap from Thailand, and the secret trial of energy policy expert Ngo Thi To Nhien.| Project88
Written by Ping-Yang Chao. This article examines China’s Grey Zone Conflict strategy employed since the Tsai Ing-wen’s presidency. These incursions became more frequent and intensive pa…| Taiwan Insight
The TREC expedition concluded its sampling in Greece and strengthened scientific exchange and collaborative networks with their Greek partners during a political and scientific stakeholder event in Athens.| EMBL
China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the world’s biggest ever infrastructure project, has boosted developing countries, but contributed to climate change and global debt, according to new BU report| Boston University
My informal presentation to ISA-Northeast 2022 on pedagogy Apocrypha Against Canon: Breaking Free of 1648 and All That in the IR and Foreign Policy Classroom Abstract: Although International Relations is arguably becoming more diverse and less Eurocentric, the canonical timeline of pivotal events and important years remains: 1648, 1789, 1945, and so on. Even attempts … Continue reading "Apocrypha Against Canon"| Paul Musgrave
As part of maintaining the Political Science and International Relations Journal Listing, I’ve looked at a lot (almost all!) of the websites for academic journals in political science and international relations. Some are very good. Many or most have the information I’ve needed to answer basic questions about them. Some have been confusing or ludicrously … Continue reading "Your Academic Journal Website Sucks"| Paul Musgrave
Turkey closed its border with Armenia in 1993 during the first Karabakh war in a show of solidarity with its long-time ally Azerbaijan. Since then, ties between Turkey and Armenia have remained strained.| Global Voices
Written by Mariah Thornton. This article presents an optimistic case for Taiwan-UK relations under the new government. Labour’s holistic view of security offers room for Taiwan to provide val…| Taiwan Insight
David Ekbladh, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of history in the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University. Professor Ekbladh’s research interests include broad global themes such as foreign policy, strategy, economics, and international development.… Read More| Communications
Written by Adrian Chiu. This special issue presents a brilliant line-up of scholars and observers of the two movements which provides insights and perspectives to analyse and reflect on the tenth a…| Taiwan Insight
Gerson S Sher, From Pugwash to Putin: A Critical History of US–Soviet Scientific Cooperation. Indiana University Press, Bloomington, IN, 2019. 318 pp., $80.84| GeoHistory
Europe is convinced that America will be unable to defend Europe, if and when Trump is re-elected| American Book Club
Palestine possesses no strategic or geographic worth to any nation in the world. Yet, all throughout the course of human history, millions have shed their blood to control it. Dating back to Israel and Judah, these two kingdoms controlled Palestine as theocratic monarchies, but were subsequentially subjugated by their neighbors| American Book Club
September 1, 2023 Among the several arguments for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, the analogy with the Korean War armistice periodically pops up, as it did most recently in the article about Sam…| Branislav L. Slantchev
