Review – Crude Reality
Brian C. Black’s examination of the history of petroleum is a fascinating account of its evolution from black goo to indispensable fuel, however his analysis of contemporary energy issues is superficial.
I Say Democracy Promotion, You Say Democracy-Development, Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off?
The failures to develop stable democracies in Afghanistan and Iraq have shaped the study of U.S. democracy promotion.
Conviction Foreign Policy: Thatcher and Blair Compared
Both Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair can be described as implementing conviction foreign policies. This is a product of their temperament and characterised by relentless certainty.
Iraq: The Mistake Was Staying
With tens of thousands dead, it is easy to have regrets when reflecting back on the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The real policy mistake was staying there beyond the destruction of Saddam Hussein’s regime.
“The Clash of Civilizations” and Its Unexpected Liberalism
Is it possible that Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations” thesis could actually be employed in an argument for liberalism? If so, George W. Bush’s foreign policy did just that.
Review – Obama’s Wars
Woodward’s book is a meticulously and exhaustively researched account of President Obama’s handling of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during the first two years of his first administration.
Reflecting on 9/11
On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we must remember those innocent victims who lost their lives on that day and reflect on the much larger numbers of civilians and soldiers that have perished in the reactions to it.
Baghdad’s Security Cooperation Dilemma: Military Assistance to Iraq in 2012 and Beyond
Washington’s best long-term strategy in Iraq is to seek economic, political, and security cooperation while recognizing the difficulties in Baghdad, as Iraqi policymakers attempt to rebuild a country caught up in a larger geopolitical tug-of-war.
The Human Terrain System in Northeast Baghdad: The View From The Team Level
Rather than debating the ethics of social science in military operations, this article provides an inside account of the Human Terrain concept in a culturally complex area: northeast Baghdad.
Is Obama’s Foreign Policy Different From George W. Bush’s?
Obama’s successes have come when he has followed the policies of the Bush administration. His failures have come when he has attempted to implement his own initiatives.
