Special Features
May 2013
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6 May 2013
International Relations Theory and Spacepower
Just as geography has historically framed and even defined the conceptualization of international relations, space is increasingly bounding 21st century IR discourse. More on «International Relations Theory and Spacepower» -
3 May 2013
What Is to Be Done?
To conclude our exploration of the topic, Mark Galeotti looks today at what can be done to lower the combined effects of war, crime and violence. More on «What Is to Be Done?» -
2 May 2013
Clients and Enablers
According to Mark Galeotti, nation-states, mercenaries and corruption are all part of a social superstructure that facilitates the privatization of violence and the criminalization of state assets. More on «Clients and Enablers» -
1 May 2013
The Crime-Conflict Nexus: Warlords and Pseudo-States
When a state is unable to maintain its monopoly on violence, power-vacuums inevitably arise. More on «The Crime-Conflict Nexus: Warlords and Pseudo-States»
April 2013
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30 Apr 2013
Nationalizing Villainy: Kleptocracies and State Crime
What are the causes and consequences of corruption and political violence? Today we examine what can happen if states succumb to kleptocracy and corruption, and especially how these problems induce and perpetuate war. More on «Nationalizing Villainy: Kleptocracies and State Crime» -
29 Apr 2013
Introduction: A World of Thieves and Warriors
Organized crime has always been part of human society, but it has never been so extensive, dynamic or pervasive. More on «Introduction: A World of Thieves and Warriors» -
26 Apr 2013
Cyber Lawfare?
To understand cyber-warfare, Charles Dunlap argues, you first need to explore the relationship between ethics, the law and violence. More on «Cyber Lawfare?» -
25 Apr 2013
Lawfare and US and Israeli Targeted Killings Policies
According to Lisa Hajjar, lawfare can have many guises. More on «Lawfare and US and Israeli Targeted Killings Policies» -
24 Apr 2013
Human Shields as Unlawful Lawfare
The use of human shields presents one of the most difficult legal-ethical challenges in modern warfare. More on «Human Shields as Unlawful Lawfare» -
23 Apr 2013
Lawfare and Israel-Palestine
Lawfare refers to the use or abuse of the law to gain strategic or security-related advantages. More on «Lawfare and Israel-Palestine»
