When did Guerrilla Warfare Become Truly Revolutionary?
Great War doctrine dominated pre-1930s military thinking, but the mid-20th Century witnessed the full development of guerrilla warfare, in thought and in practice.
Would More Female Leadership Lead to Less Global Conflict?
An increased focus on communication and reconciliation over individualism could have the potential to bring a more peaceful orientation to foreign policy issues.
Is Foreign Policy a Rational Process Devoid of Politics?
Foreign policy-making is far from scientific or rational. Instead, politicized and non-scientific foreign policy decisions and outcomes often result from bureaucratic politics.
The Continued Relevance of the ‘Third World’ Concept
The international political economy has led to a situation where Third World states are no longer confined to countries: this is a new brand of Third Worldism that includes non-state actors.
The Role of Nuclear Weapons during the Cuban Missile Crisis
While the Cuban Missile Crisis provides some evidence that nuclear weapons act as a deterrent, it would be misleading to assume that a peaceful end was inevitable.
Making NATO’s Smart Defence Initiative Work
In the current financial crisis, NATO must encourage cooperation among its members via the Smart Defence Initiative to ensure better preparedness and increased operational efficiency.
Measuring British Intelligence Against Islamist Terror Threats
British intelligence failures can be found chronologically and at all stages of the intelligence cycle, most notably the failure to prevent the 7/7 attacks.
The Relationship Between the Media and Intelligence
Cooperation between the media and intelligence agencies is crucial in order to make intelligence more effective, ensure public and national security, and react to new threats.
Should CETA be Finalized?
If CETA is successful, it would coincide directly with the EU’s aim to increase trade, while also providing a platform for the EU to become a global leader in trade policy.
Private Military Companies and International Security
Whilst the time-honoured profession of being a mercenary may be as old as the history of warfare itself, we are perhaps witnessing a golden age for the soldier of fortune.
