Getting Somalia Wrong
By presenting Somalia as the world’s worst country, elements of the media are not only doing Somalia a disservice, they are blinding the world to the opportunities the country has to offer.
Turkey’s Concerns on Syrian WMDs
Syria is different to all other countries hit by the Arab Spring. The international community’s main security concern should be the fate of Syrian WMDs.
(Mis)Stating Palestine
The Palestinian Authority’s reforms have appeared to make it into a fierce entity. In actuality, they conceal deeper weaknesses in the organization which need to be addressed.
Climate Change and Godwin’s Law
The Heartland Institute placed the above billboard along the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago this past week. For $200, they bought a lot of publicity for climate change skeptics.
International Relations and Time
The IR calling is a fast-paced, high-intensity, you-snooze-you-loose business. In the academic era of the “publish or perish” doctrine, it is useful to reflect upon time, as both an important variable in IR theory, and a relentless force in our own lives.
Start Making Sense: How Realism Explains Japan-ROK Relations
As the disparity between China and Japan’s material capabilities grows, the ROK is likely to place a greater emphasis on the threat of China’s coercive power.
Beyond the Scarborough Scare: Joint Resource Management in the South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea have been rising in recent years. Without a joint resource management regime for the Scarborough Shoal, there will be an increased risk of another confrontation leading to armed conflict.
Leaving Without Losing: The War on Terror After Iraq and Afghanistan
Just as intervening in Afghanistan and Iraq did not lead the United States to victory, neither will withdrawing from these countries. Although the U.S. is likely to endure negative consequences from its disengagement, withdrawal need not mean defeat.
India’s Approach to Sanctions on Iran
Although India has publically chastised Western sanctions against Iran’s oil exports, it is quietly beginning to comply with them. This apparent contradiction stems from Indian policymakers desire to balance its diverging interest in the U.S. and Iran.
Security Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing Arctic Environment
As the polar ice cap melts, the US and the international community are underprepared to address the growing economic dynamics of the Arctic.
