The Impact of Neoliberal Policies on Cambodian Society
The promotion of unfettered and intense marketization is the foremost causal factor contributing to Cambodia’s inability to consolidate democracy following a UN-sponsored transition.
The Importance of a Socioeconomic Rights Approach to Transitional Justice
Factors such as exclusion and poverty have a important causal relationship with armed conflict and social division. Economic and social rights, therefore, must be central to post-conflict societies.
Reflecting on 9/11
On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we must remember those innocent victims who lost their lives on that day and reflect on the much larger numbers of civilians and soldiers that have perished in the reactions to it.
Growing up a Proud Racist in Burma
As a former racist who grew up thinking that those deemed to pose a threat to Burma’s sovereignty and Buddhist identity should be ‘gassed’, I feel a deep chill thinking about what Burmese society is evolving into.
A Policy of Violence: The Case of Algeria
Violence and terrorism were used for political objectives, but an entrenched government, be it the French in 1954 or the FLN in the 1990s, must appease its constituents, provide services, and uphold law and order.
Student Book Features: Four Ways into Political Philosophy
Buying a good textbook to help navigate any subject is essential. Each of the texts discussed here brings students to the discipline via a different route.
How Dominant is the President in Foreign Policy Decision Making?
While there are many organizations in the U.S. government that can influence foreign policy, when focusing on foreign policy decision making, the president is, for the most part, the dominant actor.
China’s Role in Global Economics and Politics
China, as the second largest economy and the principal exporter in the world, has come to play an indomitable role in global politics and global economics.
Humanitarian Intervention and Geo-Politics: A Complicated Confluence
The complicated confluence of humanitarian intervention and geo-political considerations require the Obama Administration to articulate and implement consistent, well thought through principles and values in Syria.
Islam and Women’s Reproductive and Sexual Rights in the MENA Region
Reproductive rights are supported by some political leaders and muftis, and denounced by others, a situation which is reflected in the range of laws pertaining to abortion in the MENA region.
