Small states are more visible and prominent than at any other point of world history (Hey,
2003, p. 1). The combined effect of the collapse of empires, the rise of nationalism and the …

After being rather moderate throughout the post-Cold War period, great power rivalries are
gaining steam again. Yet, in contrast to past rivalries they are characterized by complex …

This article discusses the nature, opportunities and limitations of small state grand strategy. It
identifies the similarities and differences between the grand strategies of small states and …

When and why did the United States first contemplate NATO's enlargement into Eastern
Europe? Existing research generally portrays US backing for NATO enlargement as a …

The global regime for climate change was formed under the leadership of powerful states in
the West who faced the challenge of bringing emerging powers in the developing world on …

The contours of international politics in the past half a millennium have been heavily
determined by war and conflict, in particular among the great powers. During the past two …

Is Europe headed towards nonpolarity? What would that entail for the future stability and
security of the continent? Taking its cue from IR debates about the effects of polarity on …

With the rapid rise of China and the relative decline of the United States, the topic of power
transition conflicts is back in popular and scholarly attention. The discipline of International …

Despite considerable tensions, China and India formed a surprising alliance at the WTO.
Their alliance proved highly successful, bringing an end to American dominance and …

Witnessing power shifts among major countries in the world, scholars and policymakers
alike are confronted with crucial questions about the international institutional order: Do …