“Haredim” and “Datiim” are Hebrew terms used to describe two distinct groups within Jewish society in Israel and around the world. What are their views on the State of Israel? Haredim The term “Haredi” comes from the Hebrew word for…
Syria – does the name resonate? There was a time when news from Syria dominated the media landscape, yet it has gradually receded from the headlines. So, what is the current situation in Syria? Undoubtedly, twelve years of warfare will…
In this in-depth interview, we delve into the proposed new Russian constitution project led by Dr Petr Safronov, driven by a republican political philosophy. Unpacking the reasons for this seismic shift, we discuss the various contributors to this constitutional change…
In this in-depth interview, we explore, with the esteemed scholar Professor Vesko Garčević, President Aleksandar Vučić’s foreign policy approach in Serbia, examining his management of diplomatic relations, his impact on Serbia’s EU aspirations, and his navigation of geopolitical tensions between…
Delve into the intricacies of Scottish politics in an exclusive interview with Andrew Liddle, exploring the profound influence of the SNP, Brexit repercussions, the ever-looming question of independence and much more. A primary objective with this episode is to provide…
Recent tensions between Serbia and Kosovo have flared anew following a raid by Kosovo’s police on Serb-dominated areas in the north of the region, which included the seizure of local municipality buildings. This incident ignited violent clashes between Kosovo’s police…
Can we gain a better understanding of Chinese political leadership by using the Chinese stratagems? We can gain insights into Chinese political leadership by understanding the Chinese stratagems, also known as the 36 Stratagems. These are a set of proverbial…
Academic research on political myth is sparse, and the body of literature that does exist is dispersed among many different scientific fields. Roland Barthes, 1957 book Mythologies, is regarded as a pioneer of this idea. He was building on Ferdinand…
On this episode of “IR thinker”, I was curious about the role of students in international relations, their contribution to diplomacy and problem-solving platforms such as international institutions and professional organizations. Thus, I interviewed Max Browning from Scotland, recently awarded…
A woman who interviewed over 800 terrorists worldwide, helped established rehabilitation programmes in Iraq and worked with leading international institutions to understand terrorism, extremism and hate crime.It’s been my privilege to speak with Dr. Anne Speckhard about terrorism and extremism….