Essays on International Relations

The Changing Approaches in Conflict Resolutions The approaches in conflict resolutions have been rapidly changing globally since the collapse of the Cold War. The old system in the world has evolved, but it is not clear whether the new system has kicked off. The old system of colonialism was unstuck, but...

Based on the theories of international relations that have been advanced by various authors, it is apparent that the behaviour of states in the international system is not governed primarily by their fear of other states and the desire to acquire the power to overcome that fear. Whereas the aforementioned...

Nation Building and Conflict Nation building involves initiation of ideational as well as normative change in a society experiencing conflict. This is often achieved by establishing institutional framework that promotes existence of free market democracies in areas of conflict besides encouraging the diffusion of norms, ideas in addition to values such...

The Key Maxim: The State as the Leading Actor in Global Relations The key maxim is that the state is the leading actor in global relations. However, the state also requires the contributions of other actors, which can be agents of the country. Therefore, the states have a wide range of...

The problem in Yemen can be attributed to the historical colonization of the country and the perception of the various Muslim communities in the country towards the Western influence. Here, it is important to note that the formation of the People’s Republic of Yemen resulted from the need to curb...

1. Is the state still the primary actor in world politics? Evaluate the effectiveness or otherwise of the state with regard to one of the following major issues: migration, environment, security, or development. Previously, the state had the sole responsibility of controlling matters of development, security, migration, and environment. However, since...

This paper will focus on the role of the state in world politics by examining its position and its effectiveness in security matters. To understand the role of the state in world politics, it is important to understand the meaning of world politics. International or global politics is the interaction...

The Impact of Brexit on Japanese Companies The issue of Brexit has been running for decades now. The relationship between Brexit and Japanese companies is explored in this essay as a case study. Specifically, the article will look at some of the impacts that will be felt by Japanese car manufacturers...

The Australia-Indonesia Connection The phrase “Australia-Indonesia connection” has been the topic of much debate over the years, with the meaning most recently referring to the two countries’ distinct relationship. The relationship between the two countries has deteriorated and has become a source of concern as Australia appears to be less concerned...

The fundamental premise of Casimano Love's book "Beyond Sovereignty" is a critique of state-centrism. The critique of the concept of state-centrism is useful for reconstructing relations that have spread to a wider scope, even to international levels. It is the origin of global transformation thinking. The critique of state-centrism is...

For a long time, international relations scholars have studied the effects of rebels, terrorists, and warlords on global security. International relations scholars have attempted to explain the causes and repercussions of such societal upheavals, as well as the motivations for funding violence against fellow mankind. The threat presented by insurgents,...

Prudent leadership and fundamental rights Prudent leaderships around the world are predicated on the governing premise of achieving development while strictly respecting individuals' fundamental rights. International ties, autonomous institutions, and citizens' ongoing realization of their rights have diminished the notion of absolute leadership vested in political regimes, as seen in the...