Author profile: Caitlin Smith

The 1982 Lebanon War was Israel’s Vietnam

Caitlin Smith • Nov 27 2012 • Essays

Due to factors like nation size, proximity of threats, and regional instability, the legacy of Lebanon for Israel was perhaps more profound than the Vietnam legacy was for the US.

Self Censorship and the Danish Cartoons Controversy

Caitlin Smith • Nov 7 2012 • Essays

Self-censorship plays an integral role in the maintenance of freedom of expression since responsible use of that right prevents calls for its revocation.

Personality in Foreign Policy Decision-Making

Caitlin Smith • Oct 16 2012 • Essays

Can personality be used to explain Israeli foreign policy during the 1982 Lebanon War, and can it contribute to our understanding of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict?

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