Dr Sandra De Carvalho is a Teaching Associate at the Queen Mary University of London and a tutor in the university’s online MA in International Relations. Her main areas of interest are Latin American politics (with a focus on Brazil’s foreign policy), US Foreign Policy, and International Security (with an emphasis on nuclear proliferation and nuclear international norms). In the article below, she discusses the relevance of Clausewitz and ‘New Wars’ theories to our understanding of current conflicts. What is war? Can we easily define it? Is it possible to make a clear distinction between legitimate violence and murder? What are war’s key elements, causes, and manifestations? Is the character of war immutable, or it is like a ‘chameleon’ that changes according to different circumstances?

Topics: masters degree in international relations, Masters in International Relations

If you’re interested in the dynamic world of International Relations, conferences are a great way to keep your knowledge up-to-date.

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Dr Nevena Nancheva is a tutor for the Queen Mary Online International Relations MA and has a particular interest in European integration, EU security and migration governance, and earlier, nationalism and national minorities. Here, she raises important questions about whether it's ethical to consider British citizenship a privilege rather than a right.

Topics: international relations MA degree, MA international relations, Masters in International Relations

Globalisation has become one of the most discussed and studied areas of international relations over the past few decades and many aspects of the modern world in which we live are touched by it.

Topics: MA in International Relations, masters degree in international relations, Masters in International Relations

In today's competitive job market, unpaid internships have become the entry point for many young professionals. With a supply of qualified candidates exceeding demand in many sectors, businesses and organisations are increasingly trading on the promise of professional experience. A 2017 study by The Online Recruitment Resource found that up to 48% of young workers in the UK had undertaken unpaid internships.

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US history has played a big role in shaping the current international order

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Attending academic conferences can be very beneficial for international relations students

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Choosing a dissertation topic can be both exciting and challenging

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Top international relations courses prepare students to address global issues

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