The world is more complex than ever as nation states, countries and political leaders engage with and attempt to harness the effects of globalisation. The principles and institutions set up over 70 years ago following the second World War are starting to fray as states can be seen to exploit their weaknesses for individualistic purposes. Collective action and universally agreed principles are impeded through outmoded procedures. Careful consideration and informed analysis are required by discerning experts.

Discerning Eyes brings together expert commentary and analysis of world affairs and contemporary international events as they happen and after their consequences are exposed.

Discerning Eyes is hosted by Robert G. Patman, who directs and curates the writing of his writing team and invited contributors. Balazs Kiglics, Peter Grace, and Robert G. Patman comprise the writing team, providing regular updates and in-depth pieces explaining contemporary developments on the world stage. Invited contributors provide in-depth analysis of timely issues and events. Related articles published on platforms with open access will also be republished here under the Creative Commons licence. Whether historical, geopolitical, socio-cultural, economic or legal, we gather richly informative accounts of the who, what, why and where of international relations in a globalised world.