Why Are Civil Wars so Protracted and Difficult to End?
Civil wars are more protracted and difficult to terminate for numerous reasons. Nevertheless, a number of critical factors that fuel these wars can be distinguished.
The Growing “Discomfort” with Comfort Women between South Korea and Japan
The comfort women issue has been a boiling point between South Korea and Japan, one that won’t likely simmer anytime soon.
The Case of the Western Sahara and its Struggle for Independence
The last colony in Africa, Western Sahara has been locked in a protracted struggle for independence for over forty years.
The Dilemma of Middle Eastern Democracy
The seemingly infertile soil for democracy in the Middle East can be better understood by primarily examining the hindering role of the coercive apparatus in the region.
US–Iran “Special” Relations Between 2001 and 2003: Friends or Foes?
The US and Iran’s past has greatly affected the nature of their relationship as each country insisted on viewing the other side from different and opposing perspectives.
How Crucial Was the ‘Empty Chair Crisis’ in the Course of European Integration?
The ‘empty chair crisis’ challenged the view of neo-functionalists and supranationalist policy-makers and is therefore a key event in the course of European Integration.
The Impact of Nationalism on Chinese Foreign Policy Towards Japan
In China, the CCP promotes the narrative of humiliation as part of a nationalist discourse, projecting opposition outwards and making the CCP a harbinger of stability.
Did the Founding Fathers Fail to Consider the Process of Policy Implementation?
The Constitution of the Founding Fathers does not neglect the implementation of policy as its flexible nature allows governmental power to be sufficiently restrained.
Is Recent Asylum Migration Threatening Europe?
Asylum seekers in the collective unconscious are perceived as a threat as numerous social and political platforms may push nationalist and sometimes, racist sentiments.
Explaining South Korean Policy Toward the United States, 1987-2014
Despite elements of disagreement in its policy outlook, Seoul has been eager to remain a valuable and contributing member in the US-led regional and global architecture.
