The Permissive Promise
International law seeks to codify the international playing field. However, it is an essentially elastic & permissive system reflecting real-world power distributions.
In-State Tuition Laws and College Enrollment of Undocumented Hispanic Students
Although the future of the US DREAM Act is unknown at this time, young undocumented immigrants can still benefit from states’ policies such as in-state tuition rates.
Securitization Theory and Biological Weapons
The United States has not overestimated the biological weapons threat, and its biodefense measures, as expressed through current policy and funding decisions, are warranted.
Is Competition in U.S. Elections Desirable?
The First-Past-The-Post electoral system and voter polarization in the US mean that competition in the congressional and presidential elections is generally undesirable.
The U.S. Pre-Eminence in Post-Cold War Europe: 1990-1991
After the end of the Cold War, Washington envisioned American leadership in Europe as a means for stability, both for the future of Europe and for the international system.
Assessing the Impact of the Tea Party on the Republican Party
Did the Tea Party movement revitalise the Republicans? Or did its powerful vocal support from a relative minority of citizens force the Republican Party to move too far to the political right?
Was the NATO Invasion of Afghanistan Legal?
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.
The Power of One: The Emperor Responsible for the 1972 China-US Relations
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.
Expected Trends in the New Zealand-China Dairy Trade
The New Zealand-China dairy trade does not pose a significant threat to the Chinese economy and it seems unlikely that China has any desire to limit dairy trade with New Zealand in the near future.
Pros and Cons of the UK-US Special Relationship
Since World War II, the United Kingdom and the United States have enjoyed an extremely close “special relationship” in the areas of military intervention, defense, and the economy.
