Senegal 2012 and Beyond: Economic and Political Challenges
Senegal’s new president Macy Sall and his government face multiple challenges both in terms of domestic economic and institutional development and regional political stability.
Birthing on the Front Line: A Tale of Military Femininity
When a British soldier gave birth at Camp Bastion last week it was reported with shock in the media. This story is a useful illustration of why women in the armed forces and the nature of gender roles are worthy of discussion.
Somalia: Security, AMISOM, Governance, Al-Shabaab and the Future
This is not the time for the international community to try to control Somalia. Rather, it is time for the Somali government to step up and do what good governments are expected to do.
The Geopolitical Challenge of the Non-Aligned: Iran 2012-2015
The Non-Aligned do not seem to agree on the writing of international relations that assign them the role of a passive agent, and it is precisely from that locus of enunciation that they are posing a geopolitical challenge.
China’s Emergence as a Naval Power
China’s dedication to securing its own naval power has now entered a totally new realm, and those of us who measure capabilities must now reevaluate China’s place in the international system.
The Continuing Salience of Tibet for Sino-Indian Relations
Unrest in Tibet carries huge implications for Sino-Indian relations and Indian foreign policy, which is important in part because next month marks the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Sino-Indian War.
The End of Ideologically-Motivated Violent Movements in Latin America?
There is still a certain romanticism associated with leftist ideologies, especially since there are still large economic disparities which are often aggravated by ethnic and racial factors. In a worst-case scenario this might lead to the eventual return of ideologically-motivated violence.
NATO’s Implementation of UN SCR 1325
NATO has utilised UN SCR 1325 on ‘Women, Peace and Security’ as a tool to justify advocating increasing women in the military in order to counter manpower shortages.
Cave! Alius Draco: There Was a Sixth Dragon!
Invoking Susan Strange, who warns of 5 dragons in regime theory, Ronen Palan criticizes the paradigm for falling to a 6th: “the triumph of form over substance.” Thus, regime theory cannot address today’s challenges.
Where the Heck is Central Sulawesi and Why Should I Care?
Sulawesi’s situation has the potential to turn into a Darfur or Southern Philippines-type conflict. The disturbing aspect of this conflict is that it is not on any radar screens in the west.
