The Threat of Boko Haram and the Continuing Crisis in Nigeria
The twin events of the Boko Haram bombings and the Petrol Protest have put the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan on notice: the government needs to address the systemic problems that inhibit progress in Nigeria.
The Role of International Organisations in World Politics
Do international organizations act for the maintenance of international peace, or are they little more than guarantors of the interests of powerful states?
Humanitarian Intervention: A Legal Analysis
The fact is that humanitarian intervention is here to stay. Instead of trying to get rid of it there is more prudence in allowing the lesser evil of a streamlined and legally-regulated form of humanitarian intervention to continue.
The EU in Foreign Policy; a Military or Civilian Power?
The EU is not currently a military power, despite recent developments. Nor will it be without a standing army or a centralised command structure.
Assessing Continuity and Change in Obama’s Foreign and National Security Policies
Rather than do something on behalf of Middle East peace, the Obama administration has buckled, proving unwilling to confront an Israeli government set on measures that will greatly diminish the prospect of creating a Palestinian state.
The Human Terrain System: Clashing Moralities or Rhetorical Dead Horses?
Do the military need socio-cultural knowledge in order to complete their missions? Yes. Is this only provided by the HTS? No.
India’s Nuclear Submarine Adventure Begins Anew
Not only does a nuclear submarine enhance India’s credibility as a global military power, it is also seen as crucial in cementing the Indian Navy’s blue-water status.
The Growing Power of Transnational Social Movements: The Cautionary Case of Darfur
This paper looks to deconstruct the foundations, structure and impacts of the Save Darfur movement. Although the movement achieved some monumental successes, it also served to severely undermine peace efforts and reinforce African dependencies
Yemen: Saleh Has Gone, but His Regime Remains
Ali Abdallah Saleh — who first came to power in North Yemen in 1978 and who has ruled over united Yemen since 1990 — has finally left office and left the country. Appearances, though, may be deceiving.
Chinese Soft Power Starts at Home
Many Western analysts miss the fact that Chinese soft power is not merely a tool for building international relations. Just as important, its deployment is critical at home within the country as well as abroad. These differences are significant in practice, because they reflect the underlying differences in motivation and in stages of development.
