Secret Diplomacy and the “Dirty Hand” Problem
The classical “dirty hand” problem cannot be completely solved, but it can be reasonably mitigated if the context of the case is being carefully taken into account.
Rwanda’s National Unity and Reconciliation Program
As Rwanda marks the 20th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, national unity and reconciliation are not yet a reality for many who lived through the violence.
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: Issues and Challenges
Institutionalisation processes and the North-South debate limit the optimal deployment of the Convention in addressing poverty and ensuring sustainable development.
“Thinking Big”: Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Politics
Twenty years on from the Rwandan genocide, there are worries that President Paul Kagame’s growing authoritarianism threatens to undermine Rwanda’s development successes.
The Afghan Elections: An Afghan Awakening
The recent Afghan elections represented an aspiration for peace among the population and it is time world leaders acted upon their commitments for this to be realised.
Read the Damn Syllabus
One consistent complaint on behalf of professors is that students forget to read or just refuse to read the course syllabus. This can be a highly frustrating experience.
Succession in Saudi Arabia and What It Means for the Future of Saudi Policy
Succession is designed for the purpose of ensuring a smooth transition of state leadership, but it is always a complex affair.
Egypt’s Failed Transition to Democracy: Was Political Culture a Major Factor?
Why did Egypt miss the chance to build democratic governance? What does the astonishing popularity of another military strongman tell us about Egyptian politics?
A Legacy Deferred?: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda at 20 Years
20 years after the genocide, the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has shown once again how justice is indispensable for sustainable peace.
The Perils of Simultaneous COIN and Counternarcotics in Peru and Colombia
Simultaneously pursuing COIN and CN operations is an ineffective way of combating insurgent violence fueled by narco-funding in Peru and Colombia.
