Anarchy in the UK? Debating the Scottish Referendum Aftermath: Part 2
The UK’s major parties and international partners, especially the USA, do not want the kind of security or defence posture that has been discussed in Scotland in recent months.
The Predictable and Permanent Nature of the Islamic State
History is providing examples of the evolution and transformation of regimes away from their radical and extremist stances to participation in the international system.
From Clash of Vision to Power Struggle: The US, China, and Freedom of Navigation
By forming the new “rule of game” relying on limited freedom of navigation of foreign vessels, China is attempting to build its own de facto “Monroe Doctrine” at sea.
Indian Prime Minister Modi’s Visit to the US: The Takeaways
The change of guard in India and its emphasis on economic revitalization has lent new life to a relationship that was criticized for a lack of bold initiatives.
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Review Feature – Understanding Iran: A Summary of Recent Scholarship
From perspectives on Nixon, Kissinger and the Shah to the current nuclear stand-off, the four books in this feature offer the latest scholarship on US-Iranian relations.
Pixels and People: Videogames, Warfare, and the Missing Everyday
When considering the depiction of conflict and warfare in videogames, it is important to acknowledge not only what they are depicting but what they are ignoring.
Iran, Latin American, and U.S. National Security
Iran’s foreign policy toward Latin America can be seen as antagonistic toward the U.S. It also fulfills Iran’s attempt to establish a presence in the U.S.’s backyard.
Review – Spheres of Influence in International Relations
Hast uses the vision behind Russia’s foreign policy as an example to illustrate the continuity of world politics in clear and informative ways.
The Chickenhawk Argument
Concern with the chickenhawk syndrome aims to reclaim a cluster of concerns. Although its moral impulse is clear, its institutional implications are less clear.
A Liberal Defense of Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy
Obama is a foreign policy Liberal, in the best sense of the term. He has delivered a balanced foreign policy that protects U.S. interests while promoting U.S. values.
