Neutrality Studies

Neutrality and Nonalignment in International Relations
We Support Switzerland’s Neutrality Initiative

Neutrality Studies is an international academic research project, for the study of neutrality as a concept in international relations, sociology, international law, diplomacy, political science, security, and history.

The research group organizes conferences, workshops, and publications for a scholarly understanding of neutrality.

Analysis

Death Spiral

By Dr. Michael Brenner The multilayered tragedy unfolding in Israel/Palestine has us all transfixed. But not inert. Our emotions and…

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Defeat

By Dr. Michael Brenner Introduction The United States is being defeated in Ukraine. One could say that it is facing…

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Video Interviews & Analyses

Why is neutral Ireland suddenly rewriting its laws to send soldiers into foreign conflicts without a UN mandate? We are told our peaceful stance hasn't changed, yet we are seeing a rush to buy attack weapons and join EU battle groups. Is the government hiding a secret plan for war? To help me understand this shadow agenda, I invited Niamh Ni Bhriain, an author and activist at the Transnational Institute, along with Fionn Wallace, a former researcher at the EU Parliament. Together, we look past the official story to see how Ireland is being quietly pushed into a new era of militarization. Links: Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com (Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic) Merch & Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction: The End of the Triple Lock? 00:04:25 Why Remove the UN Mandate Now? 00:10:25 Performative Neutrality vs. Shadow Agendas 00:16:58 Crypto-Atlanticism & Secret Deployments 00:22:33 NATO vs. EU: Who is Driving Militarization? 00:35:55 Abandoning the "Irish Clause" & Opt-Outs 00:40:21 Will There Be a Referendum? 00:45:51 Public Opinion & Conclusion
Ireland Shock: Secret NATO Integration Almost Complete | Niamh Ní Bhriain & Fionn Wallace
Sarah Luzia Hassel-Reusing and Volker Reusing have been human rights defenders for 25 years and achieved many victories. In this conversation, the two explain how they would proceed against EU sanctions, at which levels action can be taken, and why—even without any immediate prospects for change—court rulings and expert legal opinions remain important tools in the long struggle to defend individual rights against state overreach. Original Video in German: https://youtu.be/YX2i6J7Cakk?si=i8JXWDKoMIS5awxm Links: Blog: https://unser-politikblog.blogspot.com ZAAVV Report: https://www.zaavv.com/images/pdf/zaavv-parallelbericht-uno-en.pdf Support us on Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com
How to Win against the State | S & V Rusing
Join us for a live stream/webinar about Japan's snap elections that are going to reshuffle the cards in the lower house of the Japanese Diet. The ruling LDP is expected to win big, but how big will it be? And what are we to make of this Takaichi power grab?
Japan's Snap-Election SHOCK. Election Night Live Stream | Warwick Powell, Einar Tangen
How EU courts have pushed back — and the risk of repressing dissent
Many people are talking about a collapsing Europe that is losing the war in Ukraine. But according to my guest today, the reality is exactly the opposite. The EU is in fact the war’s quiet winner, because the threat narrative provides it with everything it needs to transform itself into a state. One only has to look at how the EU has empowered itself by imposing sanctions on its own citizens and residents. The authority to define enemies, both external and internal, is a core element of state sovereignty—something Carl Schmitt already understood. And to put the final, ironic touch on it: guess who is now assuming the EU’s “leadership role”? Exactly. The Reich idea is far from dead. It’s back. Original video in German here: https://youtu.be/AKxzfv2bwTQ?si=hxmYOZMx_hcExbej Support us on Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com
The Eurocrats Greatest Trick Yet. Clawing Victory From Defeat | Erik Jochem
Links: Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com (Opt in for Academic Section from your profile settings: https://pascallottaz.substack.com/s/academic) Merch & Donations: https://neutralitystudies-shop.fourthwall.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:18 The Attack on the Family Business 00:05:07 Why Target PTT Stations? 00:10:23 Political Stability & Separatist Motives 00:13:07 Security Measures & Police Response 00:15:02 The Future: Peace, Borders, & Rebuilding
Separatist Violence Returns To Thailand’s Deep South | Najmee
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