Center for International Relations and International Security

Why the killing of Qasem Soleimani isn’t war
Reading Time: 2 minutes Qasem Soleimani, who was the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force was killed in a US drone strike…

Hostilities by nationals in foreign service
Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the past few years it has become evident that both Iraq and Syria have turned into failed states. The Islamic State (IS…

International Relations Jobs: What you need to know
Reading Time: 3 minutes You are considering a career in International Relations and need some directions on how to go about. This article is one of a series of articles designed to help you with your personal career development in International Relations. As with any career, a career in International Relations requires dedication, and a pro-active attitude….

Brexit and populism
Reading Time: 4 minutes This is a re-post of a blog post I did on own blog in 2016. Three years later and Brexit still hasn’t…

PM Boris Johnson’s ‘new’ deal….again
Reading Time: 2 minutes While members of Parliament have been sparring for months over the deal Boris Johnson proposes to the European Union with Brexit, there…

A history of violence; teaching a new generation how not to resolve conflicts
Reading Time: 2 minutes Back in 2016 I wrote the article below as a dire warning for the children that were being subjected to the Syrian…