On Regions, Hierarchies, World Order, and a Vital Question

During a guest lecture, a student challenges Giles Scott-Smith to review a Eurocentric approach to International Relations. This is what the program of International Studies is and should be about.

Having Conversations in Occupied Palestine and Fortress Europe

Sovereignism

A new concept is spreading. An idea that is shaping the political landscape of the Global North, and it will continue to do so in the future. Let’s prepare to deal with it, let’s understand it.

One Young World, How Can International Studies Students Make a Difference?

Two weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the One Young World Summit, thanks to a sponsorship by Leiden University. This blog post is more than a reflection of that experience, it is a call to action!

US-DPRK Talks: A Victory for Peace, A Tie between Titans, or Just Half-time?

This article is a summary of my essay for the course ‘International Politics’. Writing essays has definitely been the highlight of the International Studies programme for me, as it allows me to a) develop independent research skills and b) go in-depth on topics I’m personally interested in.

On the Side of the Victims: Aerial Bombing in History and International Law

On 18 April 2018, the International Studies programme hosted Professor Tullio Scovazzi (University Milan-Bicocca, Italy) as guest lecturer. The theme of the lecture was aerial bombing in history and in international law.