North America

Why Do Wars Occur and How Do They End?

James Iain Rogers • Jul 17 2012 • Essays

From the Peloponnesian Wars to the War on Terror, the brutal act of war itself has been packaged by all as a fight over what it means to be civilised.

‘Groupthink’ and US Foreign Policy

Jean-Baptiste Tai-Sheng Jacquet • Jul 17 2012 • Essays

Groupthink represents a crucial aspect of US foreign policy and is a concept that scholars must not neglect when analysing this topic.

Executive-Legislative Conflict over the War Powers Resolution

Alexander Ryland • Jul 9 2012 • Essays

In the post-9/11 era, the US Congress has failed to arrest the growth of the imperial presidency in foreign policy, rendering the WPR little more than a symbolic declaration of lost power.

An Analysis of Contemporary US-China-India Relations

Annemarie Detlef • Jul 7 2012 • Essays

The US-Sino-India triangle is one of the most important strategic relationships of contemporary foreign affairs. The increasing economic ties between China and India outweigh the likelihood of realist war.

Bush and US Foreign Policy: Change or Continuity?

Sam Randfield • Jul 3 2012 • Essays

In terms of fundamental principles Bush’s pre- and post-9/11 foreign policy strategies did not differ dramatically from each other or from historical norms.

AIPAC and Iran: Influential or Irrelevant?

Drew Wagstaff • Jul 1 2012 • Essays

The introduction of the AIPAC into the debate surrounding Iran’s nuclear capabilities will move the United States’ position towards Israel’s.

The Popularity of the ‘New Terrorism’ Discourse

Desiree Bryan • Jun 22 2012 • Essays

It seems that there have been many new phases of terrorism over the years—so many so that the definition of ‘new’ has been stretched significantly and applied relatively across decades.

How Convincing is the CNN Effect in Explaining Contemporary US Foreign Policy?

Andrew Clarke • Jun 18 2012 • Essays

The CNN Effect is ultimately an outdated thesis, and should be viewed as only one aspect in the conduct of foreign policy.

The Arab Spring and a Liberal Analysis of US and EU Foreign Policies

Emina Ademovic • Jun 13 2012 • Essays

The US and EU’s foreign policies towards the Middle East and North Africa are certainly influenced by the Arab Spring. Indeed, the changes taking place in the Arab world must be handled carefully by these powerful actors.

Globalization and Wealth Creation in Developing Countries

Nigel Hogan • Jun 9 2012 • Essays

Although the benefits of globalization continue to be disproportionately angled in favour of the developed global North, GDP can be seen to have risen for developing countries, including those within sub-Saharan Africa.

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