How has corruption and lobbying affected the public’s trust in politics in South Korea and Japan?
Corruption and lobbying practices have long been subjects of discussion within East Asian democracies. This essay examines the extent to which these practices have ...
How are war and its subtypes defined? How do different definitions and typologies of war affect how wars are fought and how they are studied?
War can be defined in many ways, generally any organized conflict with a political basis is considered war. The subtypes of war depend on ...
political theory
Introduction Political theory constitutes a core component of the discipline of politics, examining fundamental questions about power, authority, justice and the organisation of collective ...
The concept of Securitization: the case of securitization of migration in Europe
Introduction Securitization theory, developed within international security studies, examines how issues become framed as existential threats requiring exceptional responses beyond normal political processes. This ...
Zambia stands at a critical historical moment, characterized by growing geopolitical rivalry, the global energy transition, demand for critical minerals, debt pressures, climate change, technological transformation, and changing global trade regimes.
The purpose of this essay is to outline a strategic framework for Zambia’s long-term development by critically assessing past policy approaches. Specifically, it evaluates ...
“Constructivists assert that the power of norms and ideas is continuously shaping and reshaping state behaviour. Using a political idea ‘Democracy’, write a well researched assignment using China as a case study explaining how has that idea changed over time, while highlight how has state behaviour changed, if at all.”
Introduction Constructivist approaches in international relations emphasise that norms and ideas, rather than solely material power, influence state identities and actions. Democracy, as a ...
Assume you have just been appointed as a strategic advisor to the Zambian President by the leader of the political party that wins the upcoming August elections. The President has tasked you with devising the country’s long-term development plan. As part of this role, critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of Zambia’s past development strategies namely Kenneth Kaunda’s Humanism and Neoliberalism. Additionally, assess why Zambia’s Vision 2030 appears to have fallen short of its objectives so far.
Introduction Zambia gained independence in 1964 and has since pursued various development strategies to address economic challenges and social inequalities. This essay critically evaluates ...
Constructivists assert that the power of norms and ideas is continuously shaping and reshaping state behaviour. Using a political idea ‘Democracy’, write a well researched assignment using China as a case study explaining how has that idea changed over time, while highlight how has state behaviour changed, if at all.
Introduction Constructivist approaches in international relations emphasise that norms and ideas, rather than solely material interests, play a central role in shaping state identities ...
IRS 1035 Assignment- 2026 Constructivists assert that the power of norms and ideas is continuously shaping and reshaping state behaviour. Using a political idea ‘Democracy’, write a well researched assignment using China as a case study explaining how has that idea changed over time, while highlight how has state behaviour changed, if at all.
Constructivist theory in international relations emphasises that norms and ideas are not fixed but instead evolve through social interaction, thereby influencing how states define ...
I. L’IA au service de la surveillance de masse : un contrôle social globalisé
This essay examines how artificial intelligence has reshaped traditional surveillance into predictive and biometric systems of social control. Drawing on examples from authoritarian and ...
