Populism and Religious Nationalism in France and Indonesia
Religion appears to re-emerge in both French and Indonesian elections as a source of national identity to exclude those who do not share the heritage of the majority.
The Global Reconstitution of Borders: A Five-part Symposium
Borders both constitute and personify political communities, simultaneously symbolizing their cohesiveness and embodying their separateness from (and fear of) ‘others’.
Which T.V. Show or Movie Does This World Most Resemble?
Some elements of the story lines of known television shows and movies resonate well with the current global political climate.
How to Convince Kim Jong Un to Denuclearize North Korea
The time for negotiation between the US, China and North Korea is now. Let us just hope a cloistered and paranoid Kim Jong Un is willing to come out of his shell.
The Art of Strategy
In a world full of transitions, it is important to add more voices to the chorus of those that observe world events and are concerned with the potential of future conflict.
Brexit: The 1975 and 2016 Referenda Compared
If the past is any guide opinion will continue to swing as the effects of BREXIT unfold but these effects are as obscure as those of the decision to remain were in 1975.
What I Learned Fending off Wild Camels in Pamukkale (A Travelogue)
Fieldwork teaches you to appreciate the similarities of individuals and communities across the globe.
Iceland: A Pop-culture Powerhouse at the Top of the World
Buttressed by countless media products touting Iceland’s harsh beauty, Iceland is now a meaningful quotient in everyday geopolitical understanding of millions of people.
Brexit: The View from Germany
With Britain departing from the Union, the EU finds itself in a position where everything points to a reinforcement of German dominance.
Tolerating Difference: Free Speech on Campus
If we want students to tolerate difference, educators ought to create a space in which students are free to speak their mind and evaluate the ideas of others.
