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International Relations Theory 101: Constructivism

This article approaches the role of constructivism in the field of International Relations, analyzing the work of three pioneering authors.

International Relations Theory 101: The Fourth Great Debate in IR Theories

Foreword The field of International Relations (IR), although relatively young in comparison to other social sciences, has developed...

The Rationality of Emotional Responses to Fiction

'How can one have an emotional response to something they know isn't real?' This article explores the paradox between fiction and emotion.

Intersectionality 101: The Origins of the Concept

Intersectionality is a theoretical tool and methodological approach used by Feminist Theory to study the intersecting axes of oppression.

Ripeness for Peace - A Useful Concept for Negotiating an End to Civil Wars?

The article analyses the "Ripeness for Peace" as a theoretical basis for understanding the success of negotiated settlements in civil wars

Public Policy 101: New Approaches in Public Policy Studies

The final instalment of this 101 series reflects on the advances public policy has made and where it may be headed.

Literary Theory 101: An Introduction with Terry Eagleton

What is literature? Using Terry Eagleton's investigation this essay will open the discussions concerning this question.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory on Customer Behaviour

The article analyzes the cognitive dissonance theory of Festinger and its relation to marketing.

Theory of Fantasy Literature 101: What is Fantasy?

This first part of a 101 series on fantasy seeks to present how difficult it is to truly define fantasy and the fantastic.