Referendum at Gun Point and the Crisis in Ukraine: Beyond the Propaganda
The situation affecting Ukraine is the worst geopolitical crisis Europe has witnessed since the end of the Cold War. It represents a serious threat to European security
Ukraine or Malorossia?
What will it take for Vladimir Putin to come to terms with the fact that Ukraine is an independent country and not Malorossia, or ‘little Russia’?
What the Crimean Crisis Reveals About the Tensions in American Foreign Policy
The Crimean Crisis has exposed the growing distance in opinions on US foreign policy between an aggressive elite and weary public. A serious backlash is possible.
Revisiting ‘Responsibility to Protect’ after Libya and Syria
R2P contains glaring theoretical drawbacks and its practice by Western powers creates the scope for a mix up of humanitarian concerns with their strategic interests.
Russia, Ukraine, and the Testing of American Hegemony
In response to Russia’s aggression in Crimea the US must take into account the strategic realities of the international system.
Gateways to Peace in Syria: Going Beyond Geneva II
When negotiations between the US, Russia and Iran grow best in the dark, as they are bound to, Assad will realise that he is an expendable pawn in the game of nations.
Review – Now I Know Who My Comrades Are
Parker’s analysis of internet censorship subversion in Russia, Cuba and China shows the myriad challenges faced by bloggers, but is not rigorous enough for an academic text.
Brussels to the Rescue?
In Ukraine, Euromaidan protesters call for democracy. Their disappointment with the EU is growing as attempts to negotiate a way out of the crisis have largely failed.
Syria: Par for the Course
When all else fails, an agreement to meet again is trumpeted as success. If the talks fail, they should do so in a way that leaves open the possibility of reconvening.
Presidential Elections in Tajikistan: Emomali Rahmon’s Fourth Term at the Helm
It is likely to be business as usual in the next seven-year term for Rahmon. Barring catastrophic events such as a palace coup, he may well serve it in full and pass the baton to an anointed successor.
