Great Power Meddling in Central Europe: 1914–45
During the Great War, the interwar period, and World War 2 the area situated between Germany and Russia became the target of covert or direct expansion.
Ukraine and Russia Gird for Presidential Election
Ukraine is gearing up for a presidential election that will set its course for the next five years, perhaps most crucially in terms of its relations with Russia.
The Comfort Women Controversy in the American Public Square
A prevalent mindset existed, and is deeply rooted, among both the Japanese and American military that women were expected to provide sexual services to their soldiers.
Venezuela: A Difficult Puzzle to Solve
The scenario for Venezuela is very difficult, but while the armed forces are with Maduro, he will remain in power, despite internal and external opposing pressures.
Class Matters: Global Capital Mobility and State Power in Emerging Economies
To what extent has international capital mobility caused an erosion of state power? The issue is particularly pressing for developing and economies who remain vulnerable.
Statue Politics vs. East Asian Security: The Growing Role of China
China’s goals in jumping on the official comfort women bandwagon are arguably strategic, helping support the growing divide between Japan and Korea.
The Fight Continues: New Access to Abortion Services in Ireland
It has been ten months since Ireland voted to allow abortions. But protests, fraudulent help-lines and websites by pro-life groups mean the fight is still on-going.
Inconsistencies in the Korean Comfort Women Narrative
The fact that Korean military also availed themselves of the ‘special comfort unit’ during the Korean War has received little public attention, even since the 1990’s.
The Venezuelan Crisis: Maduro’s Regime Legitimacy and Potential Outcomes
Under the Maduro political regime, democracy has deteriorated. Negotiations excluding the US seems to be the way to prevent more social chaos and political instability.
A Middle Path? US Public Opinion and Grand Strategy
A closer examination of recent public opinion date actually shows that the American people favor a “middle path” rather than either of the two preferred grand strategies.
