Israel and the United States: Facing Dramatic Decisions
The Obama administration must understand that an Israeli military operation against Iran is liable to drag the United States into the battlefield against its will.
The Moral Molecule and International Relations
Every representative political system depends on trust. The same is true for relations between polities. Yet, very little research has been done to understand why it is that we trust others and what those findings could mean for International Relations.
A Short Note on the Use of Game Theory in Analyses of International Relations
Game theory has the possibility of generating new explanations for international interactions and informing the findings of other theoretical approaches.
(Mis)Stating Palestine
The Palestinian Authority’s reforms have appeared to make it into a fierce entity. In actuality, they conceal deeper weaknesses in the organization which need to be addressed.
An Ominous Matryoshka Doll: Egypt’s Mediating Role in the New Middle East
When violence broke out last month between Israel and Palestinian militants, Egypt once again stepped in to mediate a truce. In the wake of the Arab Spring and Iran’s rising power, however, Cairo and the parties to conflict will find it increasingly difficult to contain the fallout.
Romney’s Foreign Policy in the Middle East
On topics ranging from Iran’s nuclear program to American involvement in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, a Romney administration would bring no significant change.
To Strike or Not to Strike: What is the Endgame in Iran?
Amid all the debate over whether to attack Iran, the most important question to ask is whether this policy will keep Iran non-nuclear indefinitely?
India’s Iran-Israel Balancing Act
Amidst growing Israeli-Iranian animosity, India’s traditional policy of compartmentalizing relations with each nation is becoming untenable.
Assessing Continuity and Change in Obama’s Foreign and National Security Policies
Rather than do something on behalf of Middle East peace, the Obama administration has buckled, proving unwilling to confront an Israeli government set on measures that will greatly diminish the prospect of creating a Palestinian state.
Likud: A Balance Of Historic Ideology and Reality
As long as Likud’s principles remain uncompromising and Netanyahu holds firm to them there is little that will come of the peace process with the Palestinians.
