Comparing the New Life Movement to the Cultural Revolution
Compared to the Cultural Revolution, had there been increased foreign support, the New Life Movement could have been a defining doctrine of Modern China, not a blip on the history books.
Comparing Domestic Terrorist Threats in the US and UK
Radicalized Islamic terrorism does not necessarily pose the greatest risk to national security, but rather non-Islamic extremist organizations are an increasingly imminent danger.
Co-Dependence In the Pluralist-Solidarist Debate
The pluralist-solidarist debate is not as inherently oppositional as originally presented. It is only when pluralism and solidarism are seen as dichotomized and opposed that conflict arises.
Is the War On Terror Over? If So, Who Won?
Empirical and rhetorical evidence within the context of America’s prosecution of the War on Terror ultimately supports the contention that it is not over. ‘Who won?’ then becomes hypothetical.
Do Regional Institutions Transmit Global or Regional Norms and Values?
Shared local histories and cultures allow for regional institutions, such as the EU and ASEAN, to promote and transmit regional norms and values to all member states.
The Importance of Intelligence to International Security
Faced with uncertainty, risk, and insecurity, humans face a ‘knowledge problem’ and search for information that will relieve these feelings and will better handle its weak spots and holes.
To What Extent Is the Arms Trade Effectively Regulated?
Arms trade regulation today is only efficient to the extent that there are voluntary agreements and codes of conduct on arms exports. Illicit arms accumulation remains an issue.
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.
Local Ownership Absence in the Police Reform in Bosnia-Herzegovina
Critically assessing the police reform in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the essay argues rather than only focusing on the regime, the reform should have considered a “bottom-up” approach.
China and Japan’s Responses to the West in the 19th Century
Japan and China reacted differently to pressure from the West in the 19th century: Japan opened trade with the West and modernized successfully, neither of which China did.
