What are the Main Factors Limiting the Power of the United States in World Politics?
China has recently sought a much greater interest in developing their public diplomacy, in order to harness greater soft power, and develop a more positive world image.
The United States’ Need to Ratify the Rome Statute
By refusing to ratify the Rome Statue, the US shrinks from its international obligations, disrespects the law of nations, and fails to play a role in advancing international law.
Examining the ‘Competitive Market Supervision Act’ of 2001
While the Act encompassed relatively minor reductions to the regulation of the American stock market, it allowed Wall Street to accrue a greater benefit from its market activities.
Has the United States Abandoned Europe?
The US still plays a major role in European security, but is gradually concentrating its efforts on the Middle East and Asia, where there is a high probability of future conflicts.
A Review of Realism’s Contributions to IR
With IR theories flying around in abundance, it’s important to remember the contributions that Realism has given to the field to consider its relevance to contemporary global affairs.
Re-Examining US Intervention in Indonesia
While consensus is lacking on the US’ role in directly planning the coup, American military and monetary aid were instrumental in Sukarno’s downfall and the outbreak of civil war.
Is Regionalism a Threat to Trade Liberalization?
Given responsible control and monitoring of regional trade agreements, regionalism can be a stepping stone, not a stumbling block, on the road to multilateral trade liberalization.
The War on Terror and Western Security Services
The War on Terror has greatly altered the role of Western security services: many changes have been products of the Bush Doctrine, and have been furthered by Obama’s policies.
U.S. Foreign Policy Failures in Iraq
The Gulf War may be considered a military triumph par excellence; however, a destabilized Iraq must also be considered a disastrous outcome for the U.S. Foreign Policy establishment.
Can IR Theory Explain US-NATO Engagement in Kosovo?
Studying the use of international organizations as hegemonic tools highlights America’s special role in NATO’s decision-making process and its unique interests in the Kosovo intervention.
