Appraise Foreign Policy Decision Making Using the Rational Model
Introduction This essay seeks to appraise the process of foreign policy decision making through the lens of the rational model, a framework often used ...
Freedom of Speech
Introduction Freedom of speech is a cornerstone of democratic societies, often heralded as a fundamental right that underpins individual expression and cultural progress. As ...
The Notion That the EU Has a Democratic Deficit Is Both Outdated and Misguided. The EU Has Developed Its Democratic Legitimacy Far Beyond That Which Could Reasonably Be Expected of a Non-State Entity
Introduction The European Union (EU) has long been critiqued for an alleged ‘democratic deficit,’ a concept suggesting that its institutions and decision-making processes lack ...
Fewer Organisations Control More News Media: Are News Media in Liberal Democracies Lap Dogs of Power or Watchdogs for the Public?
Introduction The concentration of news media ownership in the hands of fewer organisations has become a pressing concern in liberal democracies. This trend raises ...
Does the UK Have a Strict Separation of Powers?
Introduction The concept of the separation of powers, famously articulated by Montesquieu in the 18th century, advocates for the division of governmental authority into ...
Personality of the President of Nigeria
Introduction This essay explores the personality of the President of Nigeria from a sociological perspective, focusing on how personal traits intersect with political leadership, ...
Exploring African Socialism and Its Application to Planning in Kenya: An Urban Design Perspective
Introduction This essay aims to summarise the key concepts of African Socialism and its practical application to national planning in Kenya, with a particular ...
Pick One of the Traditional Approaches to Global Political Economy (Marxism): To What Extent Is It Useful to Understand Global Political Economy Today?
Introduction The study of global political economy (GPE) seeks to understand the intricate interplay between political power and economic processes on a worldwide scale, ...
Writers in the House: What Are the Main Factors That Enhance or Diminish Presidential Power in Domestic Affairs? Case Study: UK
Introduction The concept of presidential power in domestic affairs is a central theme in political and legal studies, particularly in understanding the balance of ...
Citizens are Inadequately Represented in the Decision-Making Processes of the EU: Assessing this Statement with Reference to the Powers of EU Institutions
Introduction The European Union (EU) stands as a unique political entity, blending supranational and intergovernmental elements in its governance structure. A persistent critique of ...
