China’s Emergence as a Naval Power
China’s dedication to securing its own naval power has now entered a totally new realm, and those of us who measure capabilities must now reevaluate China’s place in the international system.
The Continuing Salience of Tibet for Sino-Indian Relations
Unrest in Tibet carries huge implications for Sino-Indian relations and Indian foreign policy, which is important in part because next month marks the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
Review – Security, Risk and the Biometric State
Following the events of 9/11, biometrics has received considerable attention. Muller makes an important contribution to the debate and raises new questions to consider within the security discourse.
The End of Ideologically-Motivated Violent Movements in Latin America?
There is still a certain romanticism associated with leftist ideologies, especially since there are still large economic disparities which are often aggravated by ethnic and racial factors. In a worst-case scenario this might lead to the eventual return of ideologically-motivated violence.
The Difference Principle: Inconsistency in Rawlsian Theory?
Why does the difference principle as outlined by John Rawls in “A Theory of Justice” and “The Law of Peoples” seem to demand less in the international than in the domestic case?
State-Sponsored Terrorism: The U.S.’s Response to the Nicaraguan Revolution
The response of the U.S. to the Nicaraguan Revolution was a clear example of state-sponsored terrorism, as evidenced by the judgement of the International Court of Justice.
NATO’s Implementation of UN SCR 1325
NATO has utilised UN SCR 1325 on ‘Women, Peace and Security’ as a tool to justify advocating increasing women in the military in order to counter manpower shortages.
The Counterproductivity of US Covert Action During The Cold War
The long term consequences of covert action during the Cold War and the legacy left from ethically dubious plans have cost the US more than they gained.
To What Extent was the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese Border War about Cambodia?
While it would be wrong to discredit the idea that the Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia was a major cause of war, it would also be inaccurate to portray it as the only factor that necessitated conflict.
Cave! Alius Draco: There Was a Sixth Dragon!
Invoking Susan Strange, who warns of 5 dragons in regime theory, Ronen Palan criticizes the paradigm for falling to a 6th: “the triumph of form over substance.” Thus, regime theory cannot address today’s challenges.
