Curiosity is perchance responsible for most (although I should think ‘all’; yet I’m inclined to eschew extremities) of our human contemplation. At one point or…
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How we count ‘poles’ in the international political system has a considerable impact on the efficacy of multilateralism. Traditionally, the recognition of acting units as…
‘Political correctness’ and ‘tolerance’ are catchwords of our age. “As with catchwords, the term[s] usually [go] undefined,” (Waltz 139). Very little thought is put into…
There is an international cohort made of politicians, political scientists, and analysts, as well as students of international politics that holds the conviction that the…
Laid out brilliantly, by Otto von Bismarck, within the context of ‘the proper use of principles in matters of diplomacy’ in regard of Prussia’s foreign…
““Interdependence” is the catchword of the day. As is with catchwords, the term usually goes undefined.”—Kenneth N. Waltz Just as gold is alloyed with…
Remember “The Curse of Opinion: May Reason Rest in Peace”? That earlier contribution to The Age of the Imbecile column? In case you don’t, fret…
Multilateralism, both in theory and principle, is all very fine and beneficial for all state actors in the international political system. Simply put, it is…
If my memory serves me well, it was Harry G. Frankfurt (2005) in his book, “On Bullshit,” who cautioned against ‘feigning to have what one…
In principle, progress is intended to improve the quality of life via facilitating functions and processes. This facilitation, albeit being laudably successful in ameliorating external…