The Cold War is Sustained Through Pyongyang: The East-West Divide in Northeast Asia
Though frustrating for the U.S., South Korea and Japan, the geopolitical reality is that northeast Asia remains mired in a Cold War-esque East-West divide between the Continental and Oceanic powers.
Syria as Proof of the Unipolar Illusion
Unipolarity is ending quicker than most imagined. If unipolarity was as prevalent now as it was in the 1990s, Russia would likely not challenge the United States over Syria.
How Far Can Clausewitzian Concepts Be Applied To The Nuclear Age?
Although there are some aspects of Clausewitzian concepts that can be applied to the nuclear age, a distortion of his ideas are necessary for them to fit.
Scotland, Independence and the European Union
An unusual situation exists where there seems to be no formal mechanism within the EU over what would happen if Scotland separated from the UK and sought EU membership.
Syria: A Litmus Test for Chinese Foreign Policy
Chinese officials appear consistent in supporting a peaceful transition and a political outlet in Syria. China may be passing the test of ascending to international leadership.
How Significant is Nationalism as a Cause of War?
Nationalism holds the potential to ignite entire populations. Yet, it is incorrect to assume a nationalist state or group is more inclined to turn to violence than a different politically-orientated entity.
The Massacres at Houla and al-Qubeir: The Work of Terrorists?
The claim that Al Qaeda is responsible for Syrian massacres is outlandish. Yet, terrorists were responsible, in the form of Shabiha militants, at the command of the Syrian regime.
Papua New Guinea: Will an Election Restore the Country’s ‘Disorderly Democracy’?
Papua New Guinea has in fact been one of the few post-colonial states to maintain an unbroken record of democratic government, with national elections held on schedule and governments changing by constitutional means. Recent events have threatened to undermine its record.
Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency: Competing Approaches to Anti-Terrorism
When comparing the approaches of COIN and CT to actors, grievances and legitimacy, it is clear that the two are not complementary.
Review – Poor Economics
Written for a popular audience, the authors of Poor Economics seek to sweep aside the broad generalizations about global poverty that economic models tend to create.
