Constructivist Perspectives on Norms and Symbolic Framing in the Israel-Gaza Conflict
Key takeaways: Identities are constructed and fluid. Dialogue efforts demonstrate how oppositional identities can change when individuals acknowledge common humanity. Symbols form moral legitimacy. Translating war talk from sacralised conflict to humanitarian story deconstructs the moral basis for violence. Norms and reputation issues serve as constraints. Even dominant states are concerned with legitimacy. Bottom-up and […]
A Tribute to Professor Joseph Nye: Reshaping International Relations Theory
When tasked with writing a tribute to Professor Joseph Nye, I found myself questioning whether I was qualified to honor a towering figure who has been celebrated as one of the world’s most influential International Politics scholars. Rather than attempting to capture his personal life, I choose to render my admiration by examining his impact […]