Daily Archives: July 2, 2023

Leadership

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Luke Ford

In his 2015 book, Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations, Andrew Heywood wrote: In some respects the subject of political leadership appears to be outdated. The division of society into leaders and followers is rooted in a pre-democratic culture … Continue reading →

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International Law

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Luke Ford

In his 2015 book, Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations, Andrew Heywood wrote: International law is an unusual phenomenon. As traditionally understood, law consists of a set of compulsory and enforceable enforceable rules, reflecting the will of a sovereign … Continue reading →

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Identity Politics

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Luke Ford

In his 2015 book, Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations, Andrew Heywood wrote: All forms of identity politics nevertheless exhibit two characteristic beliefs. First, group marginalization is understood not merely as a legal, political or social phenomenon, but is, … Continue reading →

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Human Rights

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Luke Ford

In his 2015 book, Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations, Andrew Heywood wrote: In certain parts of the world, human rights have come to be accorded a near-religious significance. Supporters of human rights argue that they constitute the basic … Continue reading →

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What Is Conservatism?

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Luke Ford

In his 2015 book, Key Concepts in Politics and International Relations, Andrew Heywood wrote: * The central themes of conservative ideology are tradition, human imperfection, organic society, authority and property. For a conservative, tradition reflects the accumulated wisdom of the … Continue reading →

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