Dr. Maxine Rubin

This entry examines Africa’s international relations as a distinct subfield of the International Relations (IR) discipline. It shows how Africa’s IR scholars challenge mainstream IR theorists by highlighting distinctive features of Africa’s international relations.

Africa Spectrum marks its 60th anniversary in 2026. This editorial notes recent changes: no unsolicited special issues, review articles replaced by multi-book reviews, and print copies ending in 2026 for environmental reasons. It also highlights MIASA and VAD-SGAS events and invites readers to follow the journal online.

Germany played a central role in creating the ICC in the 1990s. Given this legacy and the urgent need for a rules-based order, why is Berlin’s support faltering—just when the Court needs it most? This piece argues why Germany must prioritize the ICC over its commitment to Israel.

The International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a test of Germany’s oft-stated commitment to global rules and norms. Berlin should uphold the rule of law by choosing principles over politics.

European Conference on African Studies, Prague Organisers: Africa-Europe Group for Interdisciplinary Studies, Czech Association for African Studies Dr. Maxine Rubin (Panelist)

Maxine Rubin presented her paper "The (Dis)content Typology: State Behaviour in International Organisations and the Africa-International Criminal Court Relationship" in the "Re-centering African subjects and subjectivities in global regionalism" panel.

British International Studies Association (BISA) 50th anniversary conference, Europa Hotel, Belfast Organisers: British International Studies Association Dr. Maxine Rubin (Speaker)