When discussing the recent wave of globalisation, academics and students alike tend to focus on social, political and economic developments. Institutions ranging from the United Nations to the European Union have been viewed as mechanisms for entwining global and regional goals while multinational corporations have … Continue readingBUILDING BRIDGES ONLINE: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF’S UPDATE
In the first presidential election since the removal of Robert Mugabe, incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa has claimed victory, winning 50.8% of the vote. With all 10 provinces declared, challenger and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa attained only 44.3% of the vote. By winning a slight majority of … Continue readingTHE CROCODILE BITES: MNANGAGWA CLAIMS VICTORY IN ZIMBABWE
States are again fighting for their sovereignty… but against international institutions. Yet, will disregard of the changing international system lead to boom or bust for many nations? With the resignation of Brexit Secretary David Davis and the looming resignations of other Brexiteers from the Government, … Continue readingWESTPHALIA IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY: THE COMPLEXITIES OF STATE SOVEREIGNTY
In the inaugural two months of Pivot, we have published 17 articles from 15 different authors. Our readership spans the globe with readers from the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. As we move forward, it is my hope that Pivot can continue to further expand … Continue readingPRESSING ONWARD: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF’S UPDATE
“Anyone can make war but only the most courageous can make peace” Donald J. Trump North Korean-United States summit, June 12th 2018 The summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un in Singapore brought together two polarising and unpredictable figures. When Kim Jong-il died in 2011, … Continue readingDON’T BE BLINDED BY OPTIMISM: THE SINGAPORE SUMMIT AND FUTURE IMPLICATIONS
At the May 9th election, Mahathir Mohamad secured a majority of seats in Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat, ending the 61-year dominance of the United Malays National Organisation (UMNO). Returning to office after retiring 15-years ago, Mahathir’s election has been described as a shock victory on a scale … Continue readingMAHATHIR MOHAMAD: THE RETURN OF MALAYSIA’S LONG-TERM PM
Whilst the word “pivot” tends to be feared by overly cautious career politicians, shifts in policies have become a more recurring theme in modern politics. With greater economic and political volatility, our leaders continue to protect domestic interests through changes to short-term and long-term strategic … Continue readingA CONSTANT STATE OF FLUX: A RECENT HISTORY OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS