The Shift to the Pacific
America will find more ways to project more power from a distance and less reasons to be constantly on scene. It is a slow walk home, not a major change.
The Challenge of Al-Shabaab
Al-Shabaab is now seen by many as a clear and present danger. It is a growing, not a declining, threat across the globe.
Will Senegal’s 2012 Presidential Election End in Violence?
Those who study Senegal have long thought it could never be the site of significant political violence. Over the past twelve years, however, Senegalese politics has changed.
Romanian Democracy: Running Out of Ideas
There is a growing chasm between the politicians and the electorate in Romania that could easily push people into searching for providential leaders who offer miraculous solutions.
Triage Governance in Romania: Contemplating Boc’s Resignation
Given the Euro crisis and Romania’s political environment, how was Boc’s government able to survive as long as it did?
Yemen: The Political Struggle Continues
Many Yemenis were disappointed with the compromise brokered that led to Saleh’s departure, preferring to continue the struggle for real change.
Dealing with Inter-Communal Violence in South Sudan
Conflict is not inevitable in South Sudan. All of the issues present in Jonglei can be addressed through enlightened government policies. While still young, the RSS may draw from lessons learned throughout the region.
Why Australia Fears China’s Rise: The Growing War Consensus
Inter-state war is threatening to make a dangerous come-back. But the good news is that great power war can be prevented.
A Marshall Plan to Combat Climate Change in the Asia-Pacific
The United States is officially reorienting its security and defense strategy to the Asia-Pacific region, but the United States needs a complementary investment agenda for building the region’s resilience to climate change.
India’s Time to Think Strategically: Is domestic politics holding India back?
Domestic political developments – which have important implications for the type of state and society that India wishes to create for itself – have led to a neglect of any major debate on foreign policy at a time when India is in the process of emerging as a major Asian power.
