Winners and Losers in the Syrian Civil War
The Syrian civil war has shaken up the political and strategic environment of the Middle East region, with all outcomes likely to bring political and economic uncertainties.
The Case for Criteria: Moving R2P Forward after the Arab Spring
Criteria exist for intervention in R2P, but what is needed is a more explicit acceptance of those criteria and an interpretation of them that is most morally judicious.
#fail
A proposal was made that would deem blogging an unprofessional activity for ISA journal editors. If the reaction online is a guide, there’s probably not much support for it.
Asia Goes Missing in Assessing China’s Military Challenge to the US
China has been working to improve its position in Asia for 25 years with mediocre results. It has a long way to go before it poses a serious military challenge to the US.
The NSA Revelations and the State of American Intelligence
The end result of the NSA debate is likely to be an even more capable intelligence community that is better supported by the leaders who guide it and the people it protects.
The North Korean Question
Millions of North Koreans are starving and enslaved while other nations of the region thrive. The more the North opens, the more likely its people will gain some freedom.
The Consequences of Syria: Does the Responsibility to Protect Have a Future?
Though the failure of the international community to prevent and alleviate suffering in Syria is lamentable, it is too early to despair over the future of the R2P.
No Book, No Class
The Spring semester is underway at CEFAM in Lyon. There’s barely been a chance to notice the seasonal surroundings, so pressed are the first weeks of the new semester.
Tensions Between Britain and Spain over Gibraltar
In the modern era, sovereignty disputes such as those over Gibraltar have become commonplace, and have proved an area ripe for academic deconstruction.
The Five Extraordinary Features of the Sochi Winter Olympics
The 22nd Winter Olympics will open in Sochi, Russia. Five extraordinary features – location, cost, history, security and law – will make this event unique.
