Archive for 2012

What are the Political Causes of Failed States in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Alberto Pecoraro • Jul 31 2012 • Essays

The causes of Africa’s failed states must be researched within those states. External relations of dependency and neocolonialism have aggravated their situation but are not the main causes.

The Freedom Party of Austria and the Rise of Euroscepticism

Jamie Sanders • Jul 31 2012 • Essays

Euroscepticism is becoming much more mainstream and it is now almost expected of all political parties to openly criticise the EU in some form or another.

Iran and the International Community: In the Shadow of Iraq

Anoushiravan Ehteshami • Jul 31 2012 • Articles

The international community is struggling to contain the regional and international ramifications of the stand-off with Iran over its nuclear programme.

Gacaca: A Successful Experiment in Restorative Justice?

Charlotte Clapham • Jul 30 2012 • Essays

Gacaca was not a successful experiment in restorative justice. It did not contain a strong enough reparative element and was hampered by factors of capacity such as a lack of legal expertise and sufficient compensation for victims.

How Far is China from the European Code of Conduct for Outer Space Activities?

Jinyuan Su • Jul 30 2012 • Articles

The primary hurdle for China to subscribe to the European Code of Conduct for Space Activities is the biased substantive obligations and finding the most appropriate forum to negotiate.

Casting Long Strategic Shadows

Dan G. Cox • Jul 30 2012 • Articles

As American foreign policy begins to represent a crusade, surely it is time to reconsider the strategic shadows that the post-Cold War foreign policy initiatives have cast.

A Critical Evaluation of Mikhail Gorbachev’s Role in Ending the Cold War

Rafal Nedzarek • Jul 30 2012 • Essays

Although Gorbachev’s merit in ending the Cold War has been eroded by new evidence, it was his skillful diplomacy that prevented its violent end.

China’s Growing Cyber War Capacities

Mattia Nelles • Jul 29 2012 • Essays

Given growing Chinese cyber-assets and activity, cyber foreign policy and espionage could pose a threat to US interests and Sino-American relations.

Review – Contemporary Military Innovation

Harvey M. Sapolsky • Jul 29 2012 • Features

The key to this excellent collection of essays on military planning and practice in the modern era is in the subtitle: anticipation and adaptation.

Where to for Somali State-building Since London and Istanbul Conferences?

Michael Walls • Jul 28 2012 • Articles

While it is clear that the great majority of Somalis wish to find a path to peace, it is not at all clear that they support a strong, central government.

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