Considering NATO’s Long-Term Revitalization
NATO’s long term revitalization relies on the next debate, revision, and implementation of its all-encompassing Strategic Concept.
The Iraq Crisis and Its Geopolitical Implications
An inclusive and participatory democracy that would accommodate Iraq’s pluralistic society is the only way to counter ISIS and ensure Iraq’a stability and prosperity.
The Ebola Outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone
With the number of Ebola cases in West Africa continuing to increase, coordinated national and international actions are required to try to stop the spread of disease.
The Islamic State and the International Politics of Statehood in the Middle East
The legacy left by the Islamic State may indeed be the creation of a new state in the region – but it is more likely to be a Kurdish state than one of its own.
Conflict in Gaza: Balancing History and the Responsibility to Protect
If there is anything that the current humanitarian tragedy in Gaza teaches us about R2P, it is that history challenges the fulfillment of the international R2P agenda.
Massive Open Online Classes and International Learning
Online classes that reach an international audience are an effective tool for increasing awareness, stimulating research, and creating widely dispersed learning networks.
The Meaning of a British Exit from the European Union
Britain may have a reputation as a reluctant member of the EU, but its absence would be deeply felt. The merits of a referendum on a ‘Brexit’ need to be questioned.
Israel’s Serial Gaza Offensives Are Offensive
Does the R2P apply in Gaza? This is a silly question – of course it does. R2P is a universal principle, not a light switch to be turned on and off at whim or convenience.
Genuine Thinking and Public Outreach
Writing blog posts helps students to develop scientific-based arguments in plain English for ordinary readers and exercise various skills acquired during studies.
Can the EU Afford to Lose the UK?
With a ‘Brexit’ on the agenda, and the EU’s vision questioned, it should be kept in mind that integration is chiefly about managing divergence and difference.
