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EPIS Magazine Issue II
Insights and analysis in politics & international relations
EPIS Magazine is a quarterly publication by EPIS Thinktank, featuring academic articles from experts and students in politics and international relations. It provides in-depth analysis and commentary on global issues, bridging the gap between established scholars and emerging voices.
Continuity and Change in the Middle Eastern Security Landscape
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The dynamic Middle Eastern security landscape is in a constant state of transformation. Highlighting crucial trends, including the Abraham Accords, the Saudi-Iranian détente, and China's expanding influence in the region, the text underscores the vital need for policymakers to comprehend these new dynamics.
From Hermit Kingdom to Queendom
Kim Jong-un's Daughter and Her Role in North Korean Politic
It is all about sending a message: Introducing a successor is not why Kim Jong-un showcases his daughter. Rather, he wants to send a message to the international community. And considering developments in North Korea’s domestic politics, his signals are credible.
Realism or Idealism
The Regulation of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems through Meaningful Human Control
Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems are the latest contested development in warfare. This article will examine different approaches to their regulation and how they are incorporated into the framework of International Relations and International Law while also highlighting the ethical and practical debate at the heart of the issue.
The World Youth Day as a Diplmat for the Universal Church
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In view of the most recent Catholic World Youth Day in Lisbon, this comment outlines its global impact. The event offers young adults the experience that faith connects individuals across cultural divides and helps to strengthen the Universal Catholic Church.
Anarchy and Institutions
A question of norms, values, and the understanding of the world
How impactful are institutions at mitigating anarchy in International Relations? This article will dive into this question to provide a constructivist and cosmopolitanism argument that competing values and interaction between groups represent the core consideration in this debate on the effects and nature of anarchy.
