The “New Type of Major Power Relations”: A New Normal in Sino-US Ties
Political, economic and military conditions make a direct clash between the two powers possible, yet there are also constraints on all levels impeding on this.
Why Saudi Arabia’s Human Rights Record Does Not Matter
In the context of the strained security situation in the Middle East and Europe it seems unlikely that human rights considerations will gain the upper hand.
The “Peace” in China’s Peaceful Rise
The rise of China as a significant player in international politics is viewed with suspicion, and questions emerge whether it will challenge the hegemony of the U.S.
Beyond Thompson and Malaya: The Search for a Usable Counterinsurgency Past
Though modern British COIN doctrine has shaken off some of British COIN’s persistent myths, a more thorough and far-sighted questioning of its base principles is needed.
The Dilemma of Middle Eastern Democracy
The seemingly infertile soil for democracy in the Middle East can be better understood by primarily examining the hindering role of the coercive apparatus in the region.
Review – The Improbable War
While Coker fails to fully assess Chinese ‘soft power’ and potential involvement in proxy war, this persuasive book is likely to shape US opinion on policy towards China.
Missile Defense Questions Need a Political Answer
Missile defense carries indisputable benefits to U.S. foreign policy. However, it requires commitments form allies and partners to be sustainable.
Moving on After Congress Votes on the Iran Deal
Iran is an important country. The US should engage with Iran, with well-considered protections in place, while being sure to protect and reassure our allies.
Why the Iran Nuclear Deal Will Not Transform USA-Iran Relations
It is too early for a substantial change in the US-Iran status quo; but despite skepticism, there is no denying that the nuclear deal is a diplomatic breakthrough.
Review – The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. provides an opportunity for IR scholars to experience a fictionalized account of global security cooperation during the 1960s in this new movie.
