Prospects for Peace in Syria
The question is not whether the regime will crumble, but rather when, and under what circumstances. The answers will have a profound impact on the future of Syria and the Arab world.
The China-Philippines Face Off at Scarborough Shoal: Back to Square One?
The current standoff in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China threatens to raise tensions to new heights.
Turkey Today: A “Leviathan” or a “Law-seeker”?
The profound social and political changes Turkey has undergone have made it a law seeking nation. Ankara is now on the path to becoming a full fledged democracy under the rule of law.
The Convergence of Cyberspace and Sustainability
There is an emerging synergy between cyberspace and sustainability as they converge on the global policy agenda.
My Limitations as a White British Man…
I have faced a number of difficulties, as all researchers do, when designing, developing and implementing a project. How do I obtain my data, for example, or will I have significant findings?
Historical Institutionalism and International Relations
Anyone seeking to forward an historical-institutionalist agenda faces a basic problem: the approach doesn’t have what many would consider a coherent core.
Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe: Exploring Future Prospects
Zimbabweans may still find solace in the fact that their liberation from Mugabe may be over the horizon. The panacea to Zimbabwe’s political woes will be to overhaul of their system of strong central governance that has nurtured a dictatorship for over three decades.
The Russian Orthodox Church and the Putin Regime: Still Bedfellows?
The Church leadership is proving to be a dividing force in Russia that antagonizes a relatively small but active and politically significant minority.
Localizing Islam in Europe: Religious Activism among Turkish Islamic Communities
It may be premature to talk about a distinct European Islam. Yet, the diverse activism among Turkish Islamic organizations indicates that Islam is incrementally but surely localizing in Europe.
A Post-Structuralist Agenda for Development?
The deconstructive approach is similar to the agenda propounded by post-development analysts, but if anything it is more inclusive. Development should be considered as a continual process of improvement rather than as a final goal
