Global Order
The United Nations’ Diplomacy and The World Conflicts
The United Nations (UN) is a testament and foundation of global cooperation where peace is possible for all. As the one and only biggest...
China’s Global Influence: A Soft Power Approach
Soft Power is a concept in international relations coined by Joseph S. Nye, which refers to the ability of one state to influence the...
Gastrodiplomacy in Indonesia: A Cultural and Economic Endeavor
Gastrodiplomacy, the use of food as a means to promote cultural exchange and international relations, has gained significant traction worldwide. Indonesia, with its rich...
The Current Potential of BRICS in Challenging Western Hegemony
The BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a significant geopolitical and economic coalition with the potential to challenge Western...
An interview with Ronald Hatto: Are peacekeeping operations still relevant?
With increasing armed conflicts rising in different parts of the globe and the United Nations each time being more indecisive about who to help...
International Law and the challenges in implementing UNCLOS: South China Sea Arbitration
The intensification of the South China Sea (‘SCS’) conflict throughout early 2024 between China and the Philippines includes a long history of disputes. It...
The Paradoxical Game between Humanitarian Intervention and Territorial Sovereignty
"It might be best for the world to let minor wars burn themselves out. Policy elites should resist the emotional impulse to intervene in...
Will the Emerging Global South Institutions Challenge Western Hegemony? A Case Study of BRICS
Is a Great Shift Catching Up?
The heyday of Western hegemony, which includes the US along with other global north nations, was marked by its...
Constructivism and Realism: a comparative analysis
Realism and constructivism are two dominate theories of international relations that offer different explanation and insights in explaining the behavior of nations and nature...
Norms in International Cooperation: An Overview of Paris Agreement
International cooperation is pivotal in addressing global challenges such as climate change, economic stability, and security threats. Norms, defined as shared expectations about appropriate...