Review – Peacebuilding Through Community-Based NGOs
This book by Max Stephenson Jr. and Laura Zanotti discusses the contribution that NGOs, and civil society more generally, can make to peacebuilding.
Are Intelligence Failures Inevitable?
Over the course of the last century, failures in intelligence have resulted in political, economical and social losses, such as the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001.
The Role of National Leaders in Foreign Policy
Although it is assumed that individual leaders create and implement their own foreign policies, foreign policy is not nearly as leader-centric as observers tend to believe.
Review – Ill-gotten Money and the Economy
Yikona et al. examine the efforts and effectiveness of Namibia and Malawi in fighting against money laundering, fraud, tax evasion, and corruption. Their brevity makes for a very fast, and engaging, read.
Self Censorship and the Danish Cartoons Controversy
Self-censorship plays an integral role in the maintenance of freedom of expression since responsible use of that right prevents calls for its revocation.
The EU as a Counter-Piracy Actor
The EU has adopted a multiple frame approach to counter-piracy, acting in the security, legal, and development frames, but the struggle for a comprehensive approach opens the EU up to much criticism.
Biopolitics of the Self-Immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi
Self-immolation fundamentally challenges the unimportance of life in modernity by showing that the individual body through sacrifice can be more powerful than the sovereign power itself.
The 4th Quadrant of Public Diplomacy
With Wikileaks, the Arab Spring, and the Occupy Movement, nation states are facing a second wake-up call in public diplomacy as adversarial publics challenge them in the quest for global public support.
South Africa as an Anti-Piracy Actor
South Africa is a complex anti-piracy actor. Due to the nature of the problem facing the country, it approaches piracy with a multi-faceted doctrine that aims to tackle its many dimensions.
The Maritime Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme
The MPHRP needs to protect seafarers from poor communities, provide legal and financial support to piracy victims, and increase pressure on governments, to address the causes of piracy.
