Political Islam: Discourse, Ideology and Power
Political Islam’s influence in the Muslim World derives not only from its political practice, but also from its influential political, social and cultural discourse.
The Failed State Paradigm: A Response to Mazarr
The US should not run away from weak states, but it must develop a new strategy in conjunction with other leading countries to help rebuild these states.
Explaining the Political Crisis in South Sudan
To prevent conflicts like the one in South Sudan, SSA must devise an institutional framework capable of diluting tribes’ expectations for equal control of political power.
Thaksin Shinawatra and Thailand’s New Conflict
The conflict between the anti-Thaksin group and his supporters is not ideological, social or ethnic – and yet it has hit the country harder than any other preceding conflicts.
After the Slaughter: War Tourism in Modern Sri Lanka
The phenomenon of ‘war’ or ‘post-conflict’ tourism can be seen in the burgeoning tourist industry that began to develop in Sri Lanka soon after the civil war ended.
Geopolitical Considerations of the NATO-Colombia Cooperation Agreement
Placing the NATO-Colombia security cooperation agreement into the context of Latin American geopolitical and geosecurity affairs offers useful insights into its significance.
Saudi – Bangladeshi Relations in Perspective
Should Saudi tensions with Iran ease, relations with Bangladesh could pick up as Ministers in Riyadh feel able to further diversify relations in South Asia.
Mediating the Mayhem? The Military and Thailand’s Slide toward Pandemonium
With the Thai military maintaining enormous political influence, it will be difficult to achieve democratic development, civilian control and the demilitarization of society.
Drone Opposition in Pakistan and the Issues of Post-colonial Identity
The assessments of, and attitudes towards, the efficacy of the drone campaign are shaped by Pakistan’s postcolonial identity.
The Central African Republic – An Artificial State
The CAR is an artificial creation with no great sense of national identity and a history of competition. There will be many challenges to overcome before the CAR sees peace.
