“Thinking Big”: Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Politics
Twenty years on from the Rwandan genocide, there are worries that President Paul Kagame’s growing authoritarianism threatens to undermine Rwanda’s development successes.
Read the Damn Syllabus
One consistent complaint on behalf of professors is that students forget to read or just refuse to read the course syllabus. This can be a highly frustrating experience.
Succession in Saudi Arabia and What It Means for the Future of Saudi Policy
Succession is designed for the purpose of ensuring a smooth transition of state leadership, but it is always a complex affair.
Egypt’s Failed Transition to Democracy: Was Political Culture a Major Factor?
Why did Egypt miss the chance to build democratic governance? What does the astonishing popularity of another military strongman tell us about Egyptian politics?
A Legacy Deferred?: The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda at 20 Years
20 years after the genocide, the work of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda has shown once again how justice is indispensable for sustainable peace.
The Perils of Simultaneous COIN and Counternarcotics in Peru and Colombia
Simultaneously pursuing COIN and CN operations is an ineffective way of combating insurgent violence fueled by narco-funding in Peru and Colombia.
Review Feature – Syria, Saudi Arabia, and Iran
Iran’s regional policies have been a complex affair since its 1979 revolution. The books reviewed here document Iran’s rapport with Syria & its rivalry with Saudi Arabia.
Breaking the Silence: Rwandan Women Survivors Give Testimony and Find a Voice
In contemporary Rwanda, women are willing to speak out and actively shape public discourse on such issues as the government, ethnicity, the genocide, and sexual violence.
The Underestimated Effect of Democratic Sanctions
There have been unsuccessful democratic sanctions in the past and there will be more in the future. However, sanctions have also been successful in certain cases.
Interview – Laura Sjoberg
Professor Sjoberg discusses gender and war, queer theory, women and gender in the International Relations discipline, her new blog, and offers advice for young scholars.
