Archive for 2012

Triage Governance in Romania: Contemplating Boc’s Resignation

Paul E. Sum • Feb 11 2012 • Articles

Given the Euro crisis and Romania’s political environment, how was Boc’s government able to survive as long as it did?

Yemen: The Political Struggle Continues

Charles Schmitz • Feb 9 2012 • Articles

Many Yemenis were disappointed with the compromise brokered that led to Saleh’s departure, preferring to continue the struggle for real change.

Dealing with Inter-Communal Violence in South Sudan

Conflict is not inevitable in South Sudan. All of the issues present in Jonglei can be addressed through enlightened government policies. While still young, the RSS may draw from lessons learned throughout the region.

Why Do New Democracies Not Choose First Past the Post?

Tom Pettinger • Feb 9 2012 • Essays

New democracies can achieve their primary objectives of inclusiveness and compromise much more effectively with proportional representation or mixed systems.

The Enigma of Iranian-Is​raeli Relations

Uri Marantz • Feb 8 2012 • Essays

The recent intensification of enmity between Iran and Israel has been the focus of political analysts, pundits, practitioners, and critics alike.

ASEAN and the Principle of Non-Interference

Mieke Molthof • Feb 8 2012 • Essays

ASEAN’s founding principle of non-interference has been compromised in recent years by the adoption of a policy of ‘flexible engagement.’

Why Australia Fears China’s Rise: The Growing War Consensus

Daryl Morini • Feb 8 2012 • Articles

Inter-state war is threatening to make a dangerous come-back. But the good news is that great power war can be prevented.

The Bretton Woods Institutions and Development Partnerships

Joshua Matthewman • Feb 8 2012 • Essays

If African countries are to benefit to the fullest extent possible from development partnerships, many issues must be examined.

A Marshall Plan to Combat Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific

Caitlin E. Werrell and Francesco Femia • Feb 7 2012 • Articles

The United States is officially reorienting its security and defense strategy to the Asia-Pacific region, but the United States needs a complementary investment agenda for building the region’s resilience to climate change.

India’s Time to Think Strategically: Is domestic politics holding India back?

Manjeet Singh Pardesi • Feb 7 2012 • Articles

Domestic political developments – which have important implications for the type of state and society that India wishes to create for itself – have led to a neglect of any major debate on foreign policy at a time when India is in the process of emerging as a major Asian power.

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