Articles
International relations theory applied to the events shaping the world. Each piece goes beyond the headline to examine the forces, interests, and ideas driving global politics.
Bombs and Bronze Medals
On July 7, 2026, while Russian missiles were still hitting Ukrainian cities, the IOC voted to welcome Russia back into the Olympic family. This is why that decision is indefensible.
Is Russia About to Test NATO?
Intelligence warnings, eastern flank escalation, and whether the West will hold when Article 5 is put to the test.
Horseshoe Theory: Do the Far Left and Far Right Actually Meet?
The theory proposes the extremes of the political spectrum curve toward each other — sharing more in common than either does with the moderate centre.
Iran is at war with the United States. Iran is also playing in a World Cup hosted by the United States. An IR analysis of sports diplomacy, soft power, and FIFA’s structural weakness on sovereign borders.
Russia’s drone violations of NATO member airspace are not accidents — they are deliberate instruments of grey-zone coercion. An IR analysis of hybrid warfare, escalation management, and what this means for Alliance cohesion.
Drug trafficking organizations have transcended criminality. They operate as geopolitical actors — reshaping state authority, challenging sovereignty, and forcing IR theory to reckon with power that does not wear a uniform.