Professor of International Relations at Queen Mary University of London

The return of conquest wars

War is back. The horrendous violence seen in Gaza, Azerbaijan, and Ukraine during 2023 has raised concerns that conflict may become increasingly…

Can China become a mediation superpower?

As the Gaza war rumbles on, China’s position has been remarkably muted. In the past few years Middle Eastern powers have grown used to Beijing…

The politics of calculation in Gaza war

With the Gaza war deep into its second month, western states show few signs of easing their steadfast support for Israel.While some allies have…