If There Was a Time to Support Reformists in Iran, It’s Now
With Iran and Israel coming perilously close to the risk of war, now is the time to support reform in Iran.
N-of-1 Survey Finds Support for a Return to the Divine Right of Kings (A Satire)
A satirical commentary on the feasibility of a return to the divine right of kings in light of a perceived decline of the rule of law.
Why Trump’s Meeting with North Korea Matters: The Asia-Middle East Connection
Trump’s meeting with Kim Jong-un may be strategic for U.S. foreign politics in the face of strengthening relations between North Korea and Iran.
Turkish-U.S. Strategic Relations and the Syrian Civil War
The U.S. should not neglect Turkey’s security concerns in Syria, while Turkey must be ready to see the Kurdish people play a role in Syria’s political transition.
The “Sustainable History” Thesis: A Guide for Regulating Trans- and Post-Humanism
The disruptions caused by technology will be particularly damaging for societal justice, where all countries already face challenges.
Turkish-American Relations and the Kurdish Thorn of Syria
Turkey’s fight against the YPG and capture of Afrin serves as a catalyst for the expansion of Turkish power in Syria and puts poor Turkish-U.S. relations at further risk.
Normalization Negotiations between North Korea and Japan Revisited
Japan is taking preemptive actions to normalize relations with North Korea in light of the upcoming summit talks between Kim and Trump, and negotiations with South Korea.
Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch: Why is Turkey Attacking the YPG in Syria?
Turkey has entered Syria’s Afrin district to combat the YPG in order to guarantee security at the border as well as its place at the table of Syrian peace talks.
The Path to Authoritarianism: How do we get there?!
Authoritarian regimes are assessed through their use of judiciaries to give legitimacy to autocratic rule, reinforcing the importance of the separation of powers doctrine
US and Russia: The Gray Zone Spiral Toward Open War
While many view Russian use of the Gray Zone as a strategic conundrum, such conflicts can logically lead to open warfare.
