Populism: A twenty-first Century euphemism
Lauren Mason, Blog Editor Across the media and political spectrum, a seemingly new yet rather familiar idea is being discussed: the rise of right-wing populism. Figures such as Nigel Farage,...
The Reshaping of the European and UK Migration System
Anastasiia Prokopenko CESRAN International Review Editor The political landscape across Europe and the UK is undergoing a profound transformation, driven significantly by the contentious issues of migration, asylum, and deportation....
Can ASEAN Stand Alone? Building Strategic Autonomy in an Unstable World
By Desmond Ng1 On the 8th of July 2025, during a state visit to the United Kingdom, President Emmanuel Macron warned that the UK and France must “work together to...
Alaska Meeting: Post-Primakov Russia
by Sardar Aziz* The U.S. president, Donald Trump, and the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, met in Alaska in a most spectacular way. The meeting had different meanings for different people...
The 30th Issue of The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development is Out Now!
The 30th issue of The Rest: Journal of Politics and Development is out now. Download the issue here... TABLE OF CONTENTS Research Articles India in a Changing Global Order: Geopolitical Challenges and...
“Never trust Putin”, British PM tells Trump ahead of peace talks in Alaska
Callum Gaskell and Bulent Gokay [1] International relations, particularly negotiations for a ceasefire and peace, should not be based solely on trust. It is vital to provide incentives to both...
Divine Deadlock: How Religion Entrenches the Israel-Palestine Conflict
By Alexandra Judge The Israel-Palestine conflict is often described as a political and territorial dispute shaped by history, security, nationalism, and displacement. Yet, over time, another powerful dimension has emerged:...
The New Great Game: The Role of Critical Minerals in US-China Competition
Bulent Gokay* Ukrainian sources reported that a “preliminary” agreement has been established with the US administration concerning the transfer of some crucial mineral resources to the US. Donald Trump initially...
Global Context of Trump’s Tariff Shock
Bulent Gokay* President Trump’s tariff offensive shook global markets by raising tariffs to levels not seen since the Great Depression of 1929-1930. These sweeping tariffs imposed on the entire world,...
The Disintegration of Euro-Atlanticism
Bulent Gokay* In the wake of Trump's victory in the recent 2024 US Presidential elections, there has been a noticeable rise in discussions surrounding the concept of multipolarity and the...
What will a Trump presidency mean for the war in Ukraine?
Bulent Gokay* As the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches, the military and diplomatic situation for Ukraine appears increasingly fragile. Moscow's forces are making rapid territorial gains in...
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CESRAN2024: Konferans Çağrısı
CESRAN International, Venedik Ca' Foscari Üniversitesi, Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa ve OBSERVARE, 01-03 Ekim 2024 tarihlerinde Venedik, İtalya'da düzenlenecek olan 11. Uluslararası Çalışmalar Konferansı için panel ve bildiri önerilerini kabul...
CESRAN2024: l’11a convegno annuale di studi internazionali
Invito a presentare proposte Il CESRAN International, l'Università Ca' Foscari di Venezia, l'Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa e OBSERVARE, invitano a presentare proposte per panel e paper per l'11a convegno annuale...
CESRAN2024: the 11th Annual Conference on International Studies
CESRAN International, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, and OBSERVARE invite panel and paper proposals for the 11th Annual Conference on International Studies on 01-03 October 2024 in Venice,...