How Far Was Institutional Failure the Cause of the Credit Crunch Crisis?
The claim that institutional misconduct was the cause of the financial crisis is only partly correct. Both Neo-Realism and Liberalism led up to the financial crisis.
Modern Media and its Role in Insurgency
Modern media is a unique and as yet uncontrollable information battlespace with the potential to leverage internal and external forces to act on the side which can best utilize its effects.
The Meaning of Mars
The idea of a new space race is unlikely to become a reality. Why in the globalization era should nations cooperate to get to Mars? Perhaps the most pragmatic reason is because none of them will be able to afford it alone.
The ‘Innocence of Muslims’ Video: Why All the Fuss?
As violence escalates across the Arab world, many questions remain unanswered. But, the events in Libya, Egypt and elsewhere have absolutely nothing to do with this video.
Is Quebec’s Call for Sovereignty Still a Vibrant Force Today?
There is little likelihood of Quebec sovereignty in the near future. Current polls put support for sovereignty near 30%, and opposition to a third referendum close to 70%. Regardless, Quebec’s assertive nationalism will remain a vibrant force indefinitely.
How Cloud Computing Complicates the Jurisdiction of State Law
Scholars outside of law and computer science must investigate virtual environments, since the application of State law to a virtual environment has proven to be ineffective.
Interests and Influences within Russia’s Foreign Policy
It could be argued that Russian foreign policy is based on the belief that Russia still has the right to impose its interests on the post-communists states as if they still were Moscow’s satellites.
Showdown in Zimbabwe? ‘IR’ and the Crisis of the Global Political Agreement
After this most recent of Zimbabwe’s showdowns, its people and their allies can either take the bull by the horns or resign themselves to another spell of ‘inclusive government’ purgatory.
Still Exchanging? The History, Relevance, and Effect of International Exchange Programs
In an era of increasing international tensions over issues such as territory, natural resources and wealth distribution, exchange programs enhance cross-border understanding.
Analyzing America’s National Security Strategy
Where do we draw the line with the concept of state sovereignty? It is important that certain elements of international law be revised in order to limit the clout of the super powers.
