PMFs as Ineffective, Unethical Counterinsurgents: The Case of Blackwater in Iraq
Introduction Private Military Firms (PMFs) are an emerging branch of actors in postmodern military conflict. While the use of ‘mercenaries’ goes back cent...
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The Echoes of Colonialism: To what extent has colonization impacted the way Nigerian youths view their culture and indigenous language?
Abstract When Nigeria gained its independence in 1960, many wondered what the long-lasting implications of colonization would be. There have been several ...
The Role of International Non-Governmental Organizations in Post-Genocide Rwanda
Chapter I: General Introduction and Background of Study General Introduction The goal of this research is to understand the role of international no...
Implications of the 1916 Easter Rising: An Analysis of Irish Nationalism as an Ordering Factor of International and Intranational Relations
“Agus gurab as an uaigh so agus as na huaghannaibh atá inar dtimcheall éireochas saoirse Ghaedheal”; And that from this grave and from the graves which surround...
Dissimilar Justice: International Criminal Court Reparations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Abstract The International Criminal Court has ordered reparations five total times, with three of those cases taking place in the Democratic Republic of the Con...
State Controls and Narrative Constructions of Migration, Smuggling, and Europe at the Serbian-Hungarian Border
Introduction In 2015, the European Union (EU) registered the arrival of more than one million migrants, thrusting the European “migration crisis” to the forefro...
The Definition of a Refugee Under International Law: The Complexities Behind the Initial Deliberations and Modern Implications for Contemporary Refugees
This piece was published in the Winter Issue Online Edition (Volume 11) Abstract: In the aftermath of World War II, a new world order was created with the...
Rage Against the Regime: A Case Study of Women Protesters in the 2020 Pro-Democracy Belarusian Protests
Abstract This article analyzes the role of women protesters in the 2020 Belarusian pro-democracy protests following the illegitimate re-election of the country’...
Confronting the Leviathan: National Populism and Integration in Central and Eastern Europe
This piece was published in the Winter Issue Print Edition (Volume 11) Introduction Many observers in 1989 interpreted the events that transpired that year as t...
“Music for the Many”: A Quantitative Inquiry into Contextual Questions Surrounding National Anthem Adoption
This piece was published in the Winter Issue Print Edition (Volume 11) Abstract National Anthems: Legislation Worth Exploring In his 1987 essay “On Being ...
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