Review – Understanding Libya Since Gaddafi
Ulf Laessing provides fresh insight into the situation in Libya following the collapse of the Gaddafi regime.
The United Nations, Self-Determination, State Failure and Secession
Secessionist states are unlikely to gain membership as the principle of territorial integrity holds primacy, initially showing it to be a foe to self-determination.
Failed States: A Paradigm Revived
A nuanced appreciation of what causes a weak state to become a failed state or, how to recover such a state from failure, is still critical for policy making.
The Failed State Paradigm: A Response to Mazarr
The US should not run away from weak states, but it must develop a new strategy in conjunction with other leading countries to help rebuild these states.
Can South Sudan Come Back from the Brink?
The politicians in Juba are refusing to admit that this recent surge of violence is fueled by tribalism. Indeed, South Sudan is on the brink of civil war and state failure.
Gang and TCO Activity in Mexico: Should the U.S. Be Concerned?
Dangerous Mexican gangs have successfully elevated themselves to the global security stage. Yet, nothing of Mexico was mentioned in the recent U.S. presidential election. Should American’s be more concerned?
Extremist Islam and Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan and Iraq
Recent conflicts have highlighted how religion and identity are central to security issues. The question remains as to what extent individual conflict zones are facets of a wider, transnational war which pits the ‘West’ against al Qaeda?
Getting Somalia Wrong
By presenting Somalia as the world’s worst country, elements of the media are not only doing Somalia a disservice, they are blinding the world to the opportunities the country has to offer.
