Should Politics and Religion be Kept Separate?
Many key liberals in political history put forward a strong argument for the separation of religion and politics and many Western countries today abide by this notion.
The Rational Logic Behind North Korea’s Military Diplomacy
There is a rational logic behind North Korea’s military diplomacy, which intertwines national identity, military first politics, and domestic internal strife under the leadership of the Kim family.
Reviving the Russian Navy
With so much focus placed on China, it has become easy to forget another great East Asian power – Russia. The Kremlin plans to get back its naval power, to do it efficiently, and to become geopolitically relevant once more.
It Is a Civil War Within Islam: Not Global Terrorism
Washington cannot unilaterally deal with the mayhem that the Islamic civil war has unleashed. The U.S. must enlist allies in multilateral responses to jihadist threats. Often, events can only be influenced at the margins. At times, the most prudent policy may be to do nothing at all.
Regional Implications of the 21 May U.S.-South Korea-Japan Trilateral Meeting
The trilateral meeting provides insight on underlying issues within current policy approaches towards North Korea and Pyongyang’s potential response to pressures arising from the international community.
Power-Sharing as a Form of Democratic Development in Zimbabwe and South Sudan
Power-sharing, far from a method aimed solely at conflict resolution, provides ample chance for national political development.
The Arab Spring and a Liberal Analysis of US and EU Foreign Policies
The US and EU’s foreign policies towards the Middle East and North Africa are certainly influenced by the Arab Spring. Indeed, the changes taking place in the Arab world must be handled carefully by these powerful actors.
South Africa and the BRICS: An Ingrained Ambiguity
In the inaugural post of “Throwing BRICS,” Siphamandla Zondi argues that South Africa’s dual identity is an ingrained ambiguity ensuring that the BRICS will remain a major priority in its foreign policy.
The Shangri-La Dialogue 2012
The Shangri-La Dialogue provides an unofficial setting where ministers and other senior officials are given the opportunity to address major security issues and interact with a large audience of security specialists. Additionally, many officials use the summit to arrange private meetings with their counterparts on the sidelines.
Review – How Institutions Evolve
Thelen uses institutional theory within a varieties of capitalism framework to explain the causes for variation in vocational training and skill formation amongst Germany, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United States.
