Military culture will determine the characteristics of the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan. In turn, the withdrawal will determine American military culture and its organization into the 21st century.
China’s navy is modernizing in a security environment that is dynamic and open to systematic exploration. The nation’s modernization and expanding interests are causing feedbacks within the regional system.
Economic, political and social change is undoubtedly afoot on the African continent. But do these current developments mean the 21st century is Africa’s or is this a case of old wine in new bottles?
Scholars must navigate a sensitive path between theory and remaining policy relevant, but have they gone too far to the detriment of our understanding of international relations as a whole?
A U.S.-Iran rapprochement, though unlikely, could reduce Israeli-Iranian tensions and even potentially see Iran become a positive force in negotiations over a two-state solution.
The institutionalization of radical democracy, needs a hegemonic political formation committed to liberty and equality and the extension of political contestation into all spheres of society.
The principled position of the Non-Aligned Movement on non-proliferation could be used productively to contain Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions if this state does indeed have any.
During a recording of BBC Radio 4’s ‘Any Questions’ a question about the role of women in society and the armed forces sparked a lively debate.
It is about time for another narrative which does not play up the fears of people, but which promotes their hopes. In a climate of hope, there is no place for pariahs, boycotts and old hatreds.
If the Republican Party does not alter its policy positions, particularly on immigration reform and social issues, it risks becoming a minority party for the foreseeable future.
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