Articles

Elections in Bangladesh: Political Conflict and the Problem of Credibility

Jasmin Lorch • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

The recent election in Bangladesh was accompanied with credibility issues and conflict, and comprehensive political dialogue will be necessary to break the political deadlock.

After Syria, Whither R2P?

Thomas G. Weiss and Giovanna Kuele • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

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

Uma Purushothaman • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

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

Robert W. Murray • Jan 30 2014 • Articles

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

Frauke Urban and Johan Nordensvard • Jan 30 2014 • Articles

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.

Winners and Losers in the Syrian Civil War

Mohammed Nuruzzaman • Jan 30 2014 • Articles

The Syrian civil war has shaken up the political and strategic environment of the Middle East region, with all outcomes likely to bring political and economic uncertainties.

The Case for Criteria: Moving R2P Forward after the Arab Spring

James Pattison • Jan 29 2014 • Articles

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

Dylan Kissane • Jan 29 2014 • Articles

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

Robert Sutter • Jan 28 2014 • Articles

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

Erik J. Dahl • Jan 28 2014 • Articles

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.

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