Articles

“Do as We Say, Not as We Do.” Perspective on the Ukrainian Crisis

Graham Kay • May 4 2014 • Articles

The main criticism on relations with Ukraine must fall on U.S. and Western foreign policy or, more precisely, the lack of one.

Strategies to Influence Outcomes in Long Environmental Negotiations

Christian Downie • May 2 2014 • Articles

In long negotiations, things change. Opportunities will arise for actors to influence state behaviour, and in turn negotiation outcomes, by making strategic choices.

Secret Diplomacy and the “Dirty Hand” Problem

Corneliu Bjola • May 2 2014 • Articles

The classical “dirty hand” problem cannot be completely solved, but it can be reasonably mitigated if the context of the case is being carefully taken into account.

Rwanda’s National Unity and Reconciliation Program

Susan Thomson • May 1 2014 • Articles

As Rwanda marks the 20th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, national unity and reconciliation are not yet a reality for many who lived through the violence.

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: Issues and Challenges

Kannan Ambalam • Apr 30 2014 • Articles

Institutionalisation processes and the North-South debate limit the optimal deployment of the Convention in addressing poverty and ensuring sustainable development.

“Thinking Big”: Rwanda’s Post-Genocide Politics

Lars Waldorf • Apr 30 2014 • Articles

Twenty years on from the Rwandan genocide, there are worries that President Paul Kagame’s growing authoritarianism threatens to undermine Rwanda’s development successes.

The Afghan Elections: An Afghan Awakening

Robert Mihara • Apr 30 2014 • Articles

The recent Afghan elections represented an aspiration for peace among the population and it is time world leaders acted upon their commitments for this to be realised.

Read the Damn Syllabus

Dylan Kissane • Apr 29 2014 • Articles

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

Robert Mason • Apr 29 2014 • Articles

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?

Abdeslam Maghraoui • Apr 29 2014 • Articles

Why did Egypt miss the chance to build democratic governance? What does the astonishing popularity of another military strongman tell us about Egyptian politics?

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