After Syria, Whither R2P?
The response to the Syria crisis shames the international community. But it does not mean that we have heard the death knell of the responsibility to protect.
The Khobragade Fiasco and the State of Diplomatic Immunity
The Devyani Khobragade incident has highlighted the larger issue of diplomatic immunity, with the India-U.S. spat arising out of differing interpretations of this concept.
New Site, New Voices, Same Purpose
The relaunch of this blog is going to introduce some exciting new elements and an all-star cast of regular contributors from across the world to ignite dialogue on key issues.
China Dams the World: The Environmental and Social Impacts of Chinese Dams
China’s dam-building in the Greater Mekong is not only a challenge for the host country, but creates wider international concerns about environmental and social practices.
The Case for Criteria: Moving R2P Forward after the Arab Spring
Criteria exist for intervention in R2P, but what is needed is a more explicit acceptance of those criteria and an interpretation of them that is most morally judicious.
#fail
A proposal was made that would deem blogging an unprofessional activity for ISA journal editors. If the reaction online is a guide, there’s probably not much support for it.
Asia Goes Missing in Assessing China’s Military Challenge to the US
China has been working to improve its position in Asia for 25 years with mediocre results. It has a long way to go before it poses a serious military challenge to the US.
The NSA Revelations and the State of American Intelligence
The end result of the NSA debate is likely to be an even more capable intelligence community that is better supported by the leaders who guide it and the people it protects.
The Consequences of Syria: Does the Responsibility to Protect Have a Future?
Though the failure of the international community to prevent and alleviate suffering in Syria is lamentable, it is too early to despair over the future of the R2P.
The Five Extraordinary Features of the Sochi Winter Olympics
The 22nd Winter Olympics will open in Sochi, Russia. Five extraordinary features – location, cost, history, security and law – will make this event unique.
