Foreign Policy

Terrorism: A Definition and Analysis

Luke Johns • Feb 9 2014 • Essays

An agreed definition of terrorism is needed. This definition should consider state-actors, the wider targets, and desire for behavior-motivation that underlies its motives.

Libya: The Moral Permissibility Of ‘Operation Unified Protector’

Ibeh Moses Chigozie • Jan 25 2014 • Essays

The jus ad bellum principles show that the intervention in Libya was justified, and offers an example of how to respond to the idea of civilian protection.

What Were the Causes and Consequences of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War?

Selina Kaur Rai • Jan 15 2014 • Essays

Even though the 1948 Arab-Israeli War resulted in Israel’s victory, it had significant consequences on the regional politics of the region, which are still visible today.

Torture and the Impact of 24 on America After 9/11

Emily Clews • Jan 6 2014 • Essays

A myth of torture is represented on 24, outlining the practice as physically effective and justified to fight terrorism. This has impacted American attitudes and beliefs over time.

Japan and the Rise of China

Max Munday • Jan 5 2014 • Essays

Adjustments need to be made to Japan’s strategic policies toward China to ensure that domestic legitimacy concerns do not exploit existing pressures that would destabilise the Sino-Japanese relationship.

To What Extent Does History Determine the Foreign Policies Of the BRICS?

Charlotte Lecomte • Dec 13 2013 • Essays

The BRICS today are undeniably concerned with creating multipolarity in a globalised world, but the extent to which historical conditions determine their foreign policies remains contested.

Can and Should Human Rights Be Universal?

Matthew Lower • Dec 1 2013 • Essays

If the international community maintains a positive role and domestic pushes for human rights are legitimised by international law, they could yet become universal.

Was the NATO Invasion of Afghanistan Legal?

Rabia Khan • Nov 6 2013 • Essays

Despite the US’ claims of self-defence and terrorist eradication, it can be argued that the NATO invasion of Afghanistan in October 2001 was not legal under international law.

China and Japan’s Responses to the West in the 19th Century

Giulia Valentini • Nov 4 2013 • Essays

Japan and China reacted differently to pressure from the West in the 19th century: Japan opened trade with the West and modernized successfully, neither of which China did.

The Power of One: The Emperor Responsible for the 1972 China-US Relations

Matthew Krnich • Nov 4 2013 • Essays

Chinese – US diplomacy in 1972 would have been impossible without Mao’s permission. The historical influences of the talks illuminate the importance of Mao on China’s decisions.

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