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1-1470 IAF Articles articles displayed
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| Crisis Without Borders: Leadership and Communication in a Fragmented World |
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Article argues transboundary crises demand integrated leadership and communication systems, urging Global South institutions to professionalize crisis management to prevent fragmentation, preserve leg...
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| The US-Israeli War on Iran: First Month Comprehensive Report on Political Dynamics |
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Timeline and analysis of the Iran War. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/01/2026)
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| Teaching Around the Truth: How Fragile and Conflict-Affected States Rewrite Human Rights Education |
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Article argues fragile states reshape human rights education through selective narratives, promoting nationalism and legitimacy while obscuring past abuses—undermining reconciliation and critical demo...
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| The Theology of Value |
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How economic measures become doctrine. By Muhammad Adel Zaky (03/22/2026)
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| Artificial Intelligence, Social Responsibility, and the Future of the Judiciary |
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Remarks by Honourable Justice Ernest Petric concerning AI, social responsibility, and the future of the Judiciary. (03/20/2026)
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| The CFA Franc and the Long Shadow of Colonialism: Why Many Francophone African Countries Still Use a French Linked Currency |
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Article argues the CFA franc sustains colonial-era monetary dependence, constraining African sovereignty despite stability benefits, as growing movements push for independent, Africa-controlled altern...
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| Upcoming event: Litigation and International Arbitration in the Age of AI - March 26 |
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Upcoming event from Future Governance: Litigation and International Arbitration in the Age of AI - March 26 Contact office@future-governance.org for more details
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| US-Israel War of Choice on Iran: Report on Political Dynamics of the First Two-Week Period |
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Timeline and analysis of the Iran War. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (03/17/2026)
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| Systems Thinking: Urban Development and Beyond |
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Article argues systems thinking offers holistic solutions to urban challenges—linking housing, governance, creativity, and citizen participation to build resilient, inclusive cities in an increasingly...
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| Building New Countries by Agreement |
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A treaty-based approach to State Formation. By Julien Andrew Starr. (03/12/2026)
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| The Role of International Organizations in Promoting Fiscal Transparency and Accountability |
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International organizations play an important role in helping governments become more transparent and accountable in managing public finances. By setting global standards, providing technical assistan...
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| The US-Israeli War of Choice on Iran: A Comprehensive Report on Recent Political Developments |
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Analysis and timeline of Iran War. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (03/06/2025)
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| Territorialising the Non-Territorial: Manufacturing Dysfunctional States |
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Fragmentation of the European Security Order – a brief history. Authors discuss the territorial re-arrangement that might ‘silently’ occur. By Zlatko Hadžidedic and Senadin Lavic. (03/05/2026)
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| From Stagnation to Rejuvenation: The Re-emergence of Nuclear Power as a Pillar of Global Energy Security |
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Author arguing that after decades of stagnation following the Chornobyl and Fukushima disasters, nuclear energy is re-emerging as a central pillar of the global energy transition. By Sidra Shaukat. (0...
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| The Future of Elections in The Age of AI |
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Author analysis the use and potential impacts of Artificial Intelligence in the electoral process. By Nolan Murell. (03/03/2026)
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| Mission Future: A Shared Blueprint for the Urban Renaissance |
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Article presents Mission Future as a blueprint for human-centered urban governance, blending AI analysis and global case studies to prioritize well-being, participation, sustainability, and resilient ...
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| A Tale of Two Elections in Japan and Thailand |
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Article compares Japan and Thailand’s elections, arguing nationalist incumbents triumphed through institutional advantages, opposition fragmentation, and security anxieties—signaling renewed conservat...
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| The “Metabolism of the Corridor”: India-Japan Infrastructure and the Reconfiguration of the Indian Ocean Governance |
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Analysis of the “Metabolism of the Corridor” that frames the evolving India-Japan partnership as a shift from traditional, command-based maritime strategies toward a distributed, systemic model of inf...
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| Big Targets, Bigger Bottlenecks: Russia’s Arctic 2035 at Midpoint |
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Article audits Russia’s Arctic 2035 strategy, arguing sovereignty-through-development persists but export bottlenecks, LNG constraints, and thin global transit expose structural limits at mid-decade. ...
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| OSCE Ministerial Aftermath: Europe’s Hard Choice — Selective or Collective Security? |
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Article discusses Europe’s security crisis as a long erosion of the Helsinki spirit, warning that selective security practices now threaten the OSCE’s vision of collective, indivisible stability. By S...
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| National Realism and the Return of Sovereignty |
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Article argues that what is widely described as international disorder is better understood as a strategic adaptation by states to weaponized interdependence. By Dr. Aaron T. Walter. (02/16/2026)
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| Baloch Ethnic Conflict |
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Article analyses the Baloch ethnic conflict in Pakistan. It states that the Baloch ethnic tension has roots in the pre-partition history of Pakistan. By Pashtana Murad. (02/12/2026)
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| The Future of Urban Development |
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Author elaborates on one of the most pressing issues of Global South – uncontrolled urbanisation and the need for System thinking.By Dr J Scott Younger. (02/12/2026)
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| Youth Voices, Artificial Intelligence, and Mental Balance: Insights from 1st Essay Comp. on Right to Analog Life |
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Reflections on youth-led essay competition to show how young people critically engage AI’s mental-health impacts—arguing inclusive, intergenerational dialogue is vital to balancing innovation with hum...
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| How is Value Measured? Marx’s Question That the Guardians of Orthodoxy Evade |
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Essay argues Marxist value theory collapses without a true measure, proposing “necessary calories” as a scientific unit to restore objective value and resolve longstanding contradictions. By Muhammad ...
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| Money, Commodities, and Prices |
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Essay challenges monetary orthodoxy, arguing prices are driven by systemic capitalist dynamics—not money supply—reframing inflation as a structural outcome of value circulation and surplus extraction....
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| The Iran-US Conflict: Analysis of the Politics |
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Analysis and timeline of the Iranian protests and Iran-US relations. By Sohail Mahmood. (01/20/2026)
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| NATO’s Cracks That Will Never Heal |
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Author argues NATO’s deepest crisis is eroding trust, as U.S. leaders normalize alliance betrayal, turning collective defense into a fragile, transactional arrangement rather than a shared commitment....
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| From Infrastructure to Intelligence: The Next Frontier in Urban Development |
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Author argues cities must adopt systems-based, socially embedded urban governance—integrating innovation, inclusion, and long-term resilience—especially in the rapidly urbanizing Global South. By Anne...
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| ASEAN’s Multilateral Dilemma: Continuity and Change from NAM to BRICS (No Asian Century without true multilateralism) |
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Discussion with Evi Fitriani, Dean of the FISIP, University of Indonesia and Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic who elaborate on the strategic dilemma for ASEAN in the light of increased power-politics on th...
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| Climate Policy Starts with the Budget |
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Author argues that climate change is no longer just an environmental challenge but a central fiscal one. It explains how rising climate risks are already affecting government budgets through higher di...
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| eBook: AI and Robotics |
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New eBook publication: AI and Robotics
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| Spontaneity Framework: Rethinking International Relations through Dynamic Adaptive Realism |
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In this overview of the book, author presenst Dynamic Adaptive Realism (DAR) and the Spontaneity Framework for international relations. By Dr. Muzammil Ahad Dar.(01/09/2026)
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| Bengal’s Forgotten Role in the Making of Pakistan |
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Explores the historical Bengali influence in Pakistan. By Faseeh Naqvi. (01/06/2025)
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| Technology – Mind – Health: Keynote by Vladimir Norov at Technology–Mind–Health Summit |
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Keynote speech by Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Vladimir Norov, at The Technology–Mind–Health summit organised by the Global Academy for Future Governance (GAFG) on...
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| A Critique of the Theory of the Asiatic Mode of Production |
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This essay critiques the Asiatic Mode of Production as Eurocentric, arguing capitalism’s laws operated globally long before Europe, and that modes of production are misread through Western historical ...
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| Apartheid in Afghanistan |
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Essay examines the Taliban's statutes that are governing women and issues facing humanitarian response. By Autumn White. (12/23/2025)
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| Critique of the Functions of Money |
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Essay challenges orthodox economics, arguing money cannot measure value, which instead derives from socially expended human energy, calling for a fundamental rethinking of political economy. By Muhamm...
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| AUKUS and the Quad: Synthesis of Power and Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific |
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Author argues that AUKUS and the Quad form a complementary Indo-Pacific strategy, combining hard-power deterrence with institutional cooperation to manage security, climate, and supply-chain risks. By...
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| Exploring Technology, Mind, and Health with Global Academy |
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Report on the recent event organized by the GA and its partners, including Modern Diplomacy. By Yoshika Nundkoomar. (12/17/2025)
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| Crisis Management and Crisis Communication Management: Guidance for Leaders in the Global South |
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Author examines pressing issues facing crisis management and crisis communication management in the Global South. By Silvie Drahošová. (12/15/2025)
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| Deconstructing Value: A Journey Beyond Marxism and the Market |
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Essay argues that Marxism misinterprets value by relying on labor-time, proposing instead a radical shift to measuring socially expended human energy to reclaim value’s human essence. By Muhammad Adel...
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| Why are the Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Going Nowhere? |
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Author argues that Russia-Ukraine negotiations stall because Putin seeks imperial restoration, exploits Western disunity, and rejects Ukraine’s sovereignty—while U.S. diplomatic missteps have weakened...
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| Bangladesh After Hasina: Shifting Regional Choices |
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Essay argues Bangladesh’s post-Hasina transition is reshaping regional alignments—weakening India’s influence while creating openings for China, Pakistan, and the U.S. to compete for strategic foothol...
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| How John Locke’s Property Theory Construes from His Inconsistent Ideals of Freedom, Labor, and Equality |
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An examination of John Locke’s property theory and its contradictions when placed against his own ideals of freedom, labor, and equality. By Joellyn Faye G. Ocampo. (12/04/2025)
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| The Crisis of Economic Science in the Arab World |
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What are the issues facing Economic Science education in the Arab world? By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (12/02/2025)
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| The Democratic Crisis in Arab Political Systems |
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Author analysis the state of democracy in in Arab states. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (11/28/2025)
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| From Rent to Genocide: Dissecting the Economic Architecture of War in Sudan |
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Author argues Sudan’s war stems from a collapsed rentier economy—where elites, militias, and foreign powers convert resource extraction into systemic violence, eroding the state itself. By Muhammad Ad...
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| On the Warning in the Language of Nepal's Revolutionary Discourse |
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Essay argues Nepal’s protests reflect a deeper class rupture—exposing a failing rentier, corrupt political order rather than mere youth discontent or generational frustration By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (1...
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| A Critique of the Spirit That Produced Political Economy |
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Author presents a critique of the civilizational foundations that gave rise to political economy as a European social science. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (11/17/2025)
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| A Critique of the Measure of Value |
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This new study advances the correct standard of value: the socially necessary quantity of energy expended in production, measured in necessary kilocalories. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (11/19/2025)
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| On the Dialectical Becoming of the Medium of Exchange |
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Essay examining the historical search for objective law governing evolution of the medium of exchange. By Muhammad Adel Zaky
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| What is money? |
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Essay redefines money as a political and legal construct—arguing its value stems from sovereign authority, not material substance, linking monetary power to state legitimacy. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (1...
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| The Trump Plan and the Issue of Palestinian Independence: The Politics Analyzed |
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Timeline and analysis. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (10/22/2025)
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| India’s Multi-Alignment Dilemma |
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Analysis of India’s multi-alignment strategy—balancing relations with the U.S., China, Russia, and others—arguing domestic weaknesses and strategic contradictions limit its credibility and global infl...
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| Critique of the Theory of Unequal Exchange |
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Essay argues that unequal exchange, when understood as a departure from the law of value, is a theoretical misconception. By Muhammad Adel Zaky. (10/17/2025)
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| Europe - In Search of its Moral Triumph (Lessons from Iceland, Bhutan, and New Zealand) |
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Analysis of Europe’s renewal and argues it depends on redefining prosperity—learning from Iceland, Bhutan, and New Zealand to prioritize well-being, inclusion, and moral leadership over economic growt...
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| Provenance or Propaganda? AI-Generated War Imagery and the Geopolitics of Truth |
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Analysis of how AI-generated imagery transformed the 2025 Israel–Iran conflict into the first “AI war,” exposing deepfake propaganda’s power to distort truth and erode global trust. By Alena Gribanova...
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| Gender Representation and Judicial Efficacy: An Analysis of Gender Dynamics in the U.S. Supreme Court |
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argues that a female-majority U.S. Supreme Court would not inherently enhance justice—contending that balanced gender representation best ensures impartial, cooperative, and effective judicial decisio...
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| From War Zones to Greek Shores: How Ukrainian and Syrian Refugees Are Portrayed in the Greek Press |
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A comparative media study shows Greek press portrays Syrian refugees as threats and Ukrainians as victims, reflecting cultural bias, geopolitical interests, and policy alignment. By Despina Anastasiou...
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| Book review: The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty |
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Book review of The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson. By Muhammad Salman.
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| The Endgame of the Gaza War and Regional Politics |
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Timeline and analysis of developments. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 09/23/2025
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| How Demographic Changes Will Affect Public Finance Sustainability |
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Article examines how demographic shifts—aging populations, youth bulges, migration, and urbanization—reshape revenues, expenditures, and intergenerational equity, demanding adaptive, forward-looking f...
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| Israel's war on Gaza: The Last Chapter? |
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Reviewing recent developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (09/11/2025)
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| Social Vulnerabilities in Human Trafficking |
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Paper examines factors affecting current human trafficking around the globe. By Siyona Jain. (09/01/2025)
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| More Good than Harm: How Behavior Engendered by the Hope of Profit is Better Compared to if Enterprises were Completely Owned by Charities or Gov. |
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Article argues that profit-driven behavior, despite risks and ethical pitfalls, fosters innovation and growth—proving more effective than charity- or government-run economic models. By Yixuan Yuan. (0...
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| Research Suggests Capital Punishment is Flawed from a Practical and Ethical Perspective |
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Paper argues the death penalty is ineffective in terms of its deterrence and economic effects. By Vijay Deshaboina. (08/30/2025)
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| US Green Economy Leadership: Strategic Investments, Missing Rings and the Importance of Sanctions |
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Essay analyzes U.S. green economy leadership, highlighting successes of public investment while urging carbon pricing, regulatory reforms, and sanctions to secure sustainable global competitiveness. B...
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| Strategic Amnesia: Revisiting the Overlooked Ally Amid China's Rise |
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Article urges revitalizing U.S.-Pakistan ties to counter China’s growing influence, citing shared history, shifting alliances, and the need for strategic, proactive engagement. By Dr. Omer Nawaz. (08/...
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| Bangsamoro Peace Process Hits Snag Amid Political Tensions |
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Analysis of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front’s delay in final disarmament, linking it to unmet socio-economic promises and rising political tensions ahead of BARMM’s first parliamentary elections. By...
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| Securitizing AI in Cyberspace: A New Frontier in Indo-Pak Non-Conventional Warfare |
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Beyond the idea of borders and bullets, India and Pakistan are engaging in a silent war backed by non-conventional use of networks, algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence. By Jannat Naseeb. (07/28/20...
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| Economic Diplomacy in the Digital Age |
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Report highlights global expert insights on economic diplomacy in the digital age—examining AI’s risks and potential, cybersecurity, space law, and adaptive governance for a tech-driven future. By Jeh...
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| China’s Passive Role: Calculated Strategy or Leadership Gap? |
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Article analyzes China’s global passivity—arguing it may be a strategic effort to avoid entanglements and expand soft power, or a sign of leadership limitations. By Nadhem Mahmoudi. (07/21/2025)
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| How to Prevent Iran from Going Nuclear: Is Attacking Nuclear Facilities a Panacea for Non-proliferation? |
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Author argues that military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities escalate proliferation risks—stressing diplomacy, not force, as the only sustainable path to non-proliferation. By Sana Ahmed. (07/19/...
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| How the Israel-Iran Conflict Impacts Energy Security |
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Article examines how the Iran–Israel conflict threatens global energy security—raising oil prices, destabilizing supply routes, and forcing Asian powers to balance diplomacy with economic survival. By...
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| Mental Health, Innovation and the Politics of Space of Digital Era |
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Article highlights the intersection of AI, urban innovation, and mental health—emphasizing that ethical design, empathy, and physical connection are vital in shaping humane digital futures. By Tetiana...
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| The Impact of Government Expenditures on Economic Development in Pakistan |
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Paper argues that government expenditure on economic development—especially in education, infrastructure, and healthcare—is critical for long-term growth, stability, and poverty reduction in developin...
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| Comparative Study of Reconciliation Efforts in Post-Conflict Societies: Key Takeaways from selected regions of the world |
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Keynote address at the UN Conference in Vienna to mark 11th July (Endorsed by the UN General Assembly as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide). By Prof...
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| Mental Health, Innovation and the Politics of Space of Digital Era |
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Report explores how AI, urban design, and digital spaces impact mental health—emphasizing that empathy, human connection, and inclusive city planning remain essential in a tech-driven world. By Tetian...
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| Fiscal Foundations for a Greener Future: The Role of Public Finance in Supporting Global Sustainability Initiatives |
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Article argues that public finance must evolve into a strategic engine for sustainability—driving climate action, equity, and global cooperation through smarter taxation, investment, and budgetary ref...
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| Beyond the Soul of AI: Art, Ethics, and the Future of Human Expression |
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Report explores how AI intersects with art, ethics, and global culture—highlighting both its creative promise and urgent need for thoughtful, cross-disciplinary regulation and dialogue. By Nasya Aiskh...
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| The End of Liberal Optimism? Global Democratic Decline and the Search for Renewal |
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Article examines global democratic decline, arguing that liberalism must adapt through civic renewal, institutional accountability, and international cooperation to withstand rising authoritarianism a...
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| Smart Production in the Connected World |
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Report summarizes expert insights on AI-driven innovation in healthcare, aviation, and robotics—highlighting both groundbreaking potential and ethical, technical, and infrastructural challenges ahead....
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| Regional Hegemony and Contagious Conflictual Rivalry: Domination, Insecurity, and the Crisis of Resolution |
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Article introduces “contagious conflictual rivalry” to explain how regional hegemonic ambitions—seen in India–Pakistan and Israel–Iran dynamics—fuel insecurity, escalate conflicts, and block lasting p...
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| Deng Xiaoping's 1979 Visit to the United States: The Origins of U.S.-China Economic Cooperation and Co-Dependency |
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Article focuses on Deng Xiaoping’s 1979 visit to the United States, arguing that economic interdependence has been the keystone of today’s U.S.-China relations, then analyzes the current crisis of “Ch...
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| From Algorithms to Influence: Navigating the Strategic Layers of AI |
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Recap of the 4th round of the program, ‘Understanding AI and Robotics’, presented by IFIMES. By Samir Mujkovic. (06/19/2025
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| AI, Power, and Responsibility: Understanding the Stakes in a Changing World |
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Keynote speech delivered by The Rt Hon Geoffrey Hoon, Former UK Secretary of State for Defence. Delivered at "Understanding AI and Robotics", Global Academy for the Geo-Politico-Technological Futures ...
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| Military Deception and Media: A Romanian Perspective |
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Article explores military deception, as part of information operations, while targeting the military decision maker; with particular focus to the role of traditional and social media. By Dr. Jorge Mar...
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| Retrofitting a Framework of Strategic Adaptation: Improvisational Militarism in India and Pakistan |
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Article explores how India and Pakistan use jugaad—frugal, improvised innovation—to retrofit aging military systems, enabling strategic adaptability despite resource and technology constraints. By Dr....
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| Artificial Intelligence and Defensive Modernization |
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How is AI reshaping global security, defense strategies, and geopolitical power dynamics? Report on session from the ‘Understanding AI Program’, presented by the Silkroad 4.0 Platform, the Internation...
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| Global Dialogue on Bridging Humans and Robots |
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Report on Second Session of Understanding AI and Robotics. By Inna Turchenko. (06/05/2025)
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| China's Strategic Embrace of the Taliban: A New Geopolitical Order and the Recalibration of Regional Diplomacy |
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Paper examines China’s calculated engagement with the Taliban regime, analysing the motivations behind its diplomatic recognition, economic investments, and security assurances. By Dr. Muzammil Ahad D...
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| Islands as Catalysts in U.S.-Iran Conflict: Maritime Chokepoint as Miniature Flashpoints |
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Article analyzes how militarized islands in the Gulf and Indian Ocean exacerbate U.S.-Iran tensions—arguing they act as flashpoints that risk escalating local conflicts into broader crises. By
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| Re-building Trust with Africa to Counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative |
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Article argues the U.S. must increase its development engagement—not just to compete with China, but to rebuild trust with African partners. By offering long-term, low-risk loans and prioritizing face...
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| Beyond Borders: Green Criminology and the Rohingya Refugee Crisis |
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Article examines the Rohingya refugee crisis through the lens of green criminology, focusing on environmental harm and victimization experienced by both displaced Rohingya populations and local ecosys...
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| Murder In the Congo! Human Rights Abuses and Heroism in the Congo Free State |
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This essay documents the human rights abuses in the Congo Free State under King Leopold II—highlighting E.D. Morel’s campaign that exposed these atrocities and sparked a global human rights movement. ...
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| Nature and Capitalism: Critical Bonhomie |
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Author examines how India’s 2025 monsoon season reveals the fragile interdependence of ecological and capitalist systems—calling for structural reforms to reconcile climate risk and economic stability...
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| The Role of African Union and the Arab League in supporting political integration and stability in South Sudan |
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A case study of Darfur. By Zeina Amir Seedahmed Abdallah. 05/27/2025
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| Legality and Morality in the Digital Age: A Global Call for Action |
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Article calls for urgent global action to protect children from digital exploitation—highlighting legal gaps, AI misuse, and the need for cross-sector cooperation and accountability. By Jenna Ellis. (...
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| The Trans-Caspian Pipeline: A Game-Changer for Europe’s Energy Security – Who Holds the Power? |
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Analysis explores the strategic importance of the proposed Trans-Caspian Pipeline—highlighting its potential to boost Europe’s energy security while facing geopolitical, legal, and financial hurdles. ...
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| International Affairs Forum: 2025 - A Reset in Uncertain Times |
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| Conflict and Conviction: Understanding Pugnaciousism Framework in Recent India-Pak Conflict |
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Paper applies the concept of Pugnaciousism to the 2025 Pahalgam attack, arguing that normalized aggression fuels cycles of violence in Kashmir—hindering peace, deepening mistrust, and complicating Ind...
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| Fueling Resilience: The EU’s Energy Transition and the Decline of Russian Dominance |
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Article examines how the EU’s energy crisis, triggered by Russia’s war in Ukraine, accelerated a shift toward diversification and green energy—while highlighting persistent economic and political vuln...
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| Decentralizing Power: A New Energy Strategy for Africa, with Guinea as a case study |
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Advocating for decentralized energy in Africa—highlighting mini hydro dams as faster, cheaper, and more resilient alternatives to mega-projects, using Guinea as a promising case study. By Oumar Fofana...
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| The Post India-Pakistan War Situation: What Next? |
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Analysis of tensions in India-Pakistan and possible next steps. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/13/2025)
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| New Issue of International Affairs Forum: 2025: A Reset in Uncertain Times |
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Read the latest issue of emstrongInternational Affairs Forum where academics, practitioners, and our Student Award Winners discuss issues facing the world in 2025, from democracy, to climate change, A...
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| Humanitarian Corridor: Balancing Regional Security, Migration Flows, and National Sovereignty |
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Article explores the proposed humanitarian corridor in Myanmar’s Rakhine State—highlighting its potential to aid Rohingya refugees while warning of risks to sovereignty, regional security, and refugee...
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| Creative Economy and the OSCE |
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Article highlights how creative industries can combat exploitation and trafficking—especially of minors—by promoting empowerment, ethical work, and inclusive economic opportunities. By Nasya Aiskha Sa...
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| What Happens If ASEAN Bloc Starts Taxing Each Other? A Prediction and Solution Using the Polluter Pays Principle |
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essay urges ASEAN to replace weak voluntary environmental agreements with enforceable penalties, using the Polluter Pays Principle to tackle transboundary haze and pollution. By Qarmila Qiasatina. (05...
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| India-Pakistan Current Tensions and the Issue of Kashmir: Next Steps for Resolving the Simmering Dispute? |
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Brief concerning heightened tensions after the Pahalgam attack in Kashmir. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/03/2025)
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| Media Freedom at a new Crossroads? A Shared Responsibility in the Digital Age |
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Policy proposal on Media Technology Freedom and Protection made by the United Nations Undersecretary General (aD). By Nora Wolf. (04/28/2025)
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| Pakistan extended an olive branch to Afghanistan in a flag-hoisting ceremony in Kabul despite persisting issues |
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Article argues that resolving Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions hinges on regional connectivity, sustainable peace, and anti-terrorism cooperation—stressing dialogue and joint economic projects like CPEC ...
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| The Aftermath of the Pahalgam Terrorist Attack: Rising Tension between India and Pakistan |
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article details the fallout from the Pahalgam terrorist attack in Kashmir, highlighting escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, diplomatic retaliations, and renewed fears of conflict without e...
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| The Taliban: From Ideological Insurgents to Organized Crime Syndicate |
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Analysis argues the Taliban has evolved from ideological insurgents into a sophisticated organized crime syndicate, exploiting the opium trade, human trafficking, and systemic coercion to fund its reg...
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| (Invisible) Angles of the Cyber World |
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Profile of activist Laila Mickelwait’s global fight against online sex trafficking and exploitation, exposing abuses in the porn industry and advocating for legal reforms to protect vulnerable individ...
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| Global Commons and Collective Action: Sustainable Strategies for Managing Global Public Goods |
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Paper explores sustainable strategies for managing global public goods and commons, advocating market-based incentives, legal frameworks, and international cooperation to address environmental degrada...
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| Don’t Let Austerity Gut the Public Sector Again |
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Article warns against reviving austerity policies, arguing they devastate public services, deepen inequality, and erode state capacity—urging smarter, equity-focused fiscal reforms to safeguard social...
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| How Pakistan Preserves Sikh Identity and Religious Heritage in the 21st Century |
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Article highlights Pakistan’s efforts to preserve Sikh religious heritage and promote interfaith harmony through cultural diplomacy, religious tourism, and inclusive policies—strengthening its image a...
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| Centering Youth in the Fight Against Child Exploitation |
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Plenary Speech by Phyllis Ruzvidzo at the OSCE. (2025). 25th Conference of the Alliance Against Trafficking in Persons: Protecting Childhoods, Shaping Futures. Vienna. (04/15/2025)
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| AI, Community Trust, and the Future of Security |
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Paper accompanying talk on March 18th, 2025, organized by the International Institute IFIMES under the Finland’s OSCE Chairpersonship, the OSCE Freedom of the Media Rep, and the OSCE Office for Democr...
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| Government Reform – Which Has Been Worse – Gore/NPR or Musk/DOGE? |
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Article compares the Clinton-era National Performance Review (NPR) with Elon Musk’s DOGE initiative, arguing NPR achieved reform with minimal disruption, while DOGE’s chaotic, ideologically driven cut...
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| Canada’s rapprochement with the European Union |
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Article explores Canada’s strategic shift toward the EU amid strained U.S. relations, highlighting economic, defense, and political benefits—while acknowledging legal, geographic, and diplomatic obsta...
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| Political Theory: National Referendum and Popular Sovereignty, Myth or Reality |
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This scholarly paper critiques the concept of popular sovereignty, arguing that national referendums often fail to reflect true democratic control. It explores theoretical frameworks from Pettit, Rous...
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| The Historical Case Against Russia and for Ukraine |
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Analysis refutes Putin’s historical claims over Ukraine by tracing Kyiv’s deep-rooted sovereignty, highlighting centuries of cultural identity, resistance to domination, and internationally recognized...
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| The High Price of Budget Cuts: Why Slashing Public Services Costs More Than It Saves |
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Analysis argues that cutting public services like healthcare, education, and safety harms society long-term, urging smarter spending, tax reforms, and investment in essential infrastructure.By Ramil A...
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| Fragmentation of Media Reality |
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Steve Clemons' keynote to the annual event of Freedom of Media, arguing for the standing of media and dignity of journalism. (03/18/2025)
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| From the Code of Hammurabi to a Revised Rules-Based World Order |
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Analysis traces democracy’s historical roots and the evolution of the rules-based global order, proposing reforms to strengthen democratic governance amid rising authoritarian threats. By James Stockm...
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| Europe’s Train back to the Future: OSCE |
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Analysis argues that Europe should prioritize cooperative security through OSCE, learning from ASEAN’s diplomatic success to reduce military escalation and prevent perpetual security dilemmas. By Prof...
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| Was Biden’s Economy Worse, or Better, Than Trump 1.0 ? |
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Analysis compares Biden's and Trump's economic records, highlighting Biden’s strong job growth, GDP recovery, and inflation control, but notes communication failures that shaped public perception. By ...
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| The Effectiveness of Sanctions as a Foreign Policy Tool |
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Article evaluates sanctions as a foreign policy tool, comparing their limited short-term impact on Russia with their long-term effectiveness in crippling Cuba’s economy. By Spyros Tsaparas. (03/11/202...
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| Influence and Psychological Operations within the Context of Wargames: Focus on Brazil |
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The presence of influence operations in wargames constitutes this article's central core, covering aspects pertaining to the information environment as well as to cognitive / psychological operations....
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| Discussing Climate Change, Finance, and Global Policy: Interview with Ramil Abbasov |
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In this interview with Ramil Abbasov, he reflects on current global issues and policies including climate change. (03/11/2025)
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| Navigating the Ethical Waters: Third-Party Funding and International Arbitration |
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This paper examines third-party funding in international arbitration, analyzing its benefits, ethical concerns, and regulatory challenges while emphasizing the need for transparency and fairness. By A...
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| Trump’s 5% NATO Proposal: A Path to Strength or Division? |
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What could be the repercussions from Trump’s 5% NATO proposal, aimed to strengthen NATO’s joint security? By Athanassios Pantazis. (03/05/2025)
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| Economic Neoliberalism Meets Violent Authoritarianism: The IMF and the Political Economy of Civil War in Ethiopia |
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Paper discusses the marriage of convenience that happened between economic neoliberalism and violent authoritarianism in Ethiopia. By Milkessa Gemechu. (02/25/2025)
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| From Research to Resilience Unleashing the Economic Power of Climate Adaptation |
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The world must address adaptive tech, processes, and policies to climate change. By Ramil Abbasov (02/19/2025)
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| Breaking the Chinese Aid Trap in Sub-Saharan Africa |
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An analysis of how American & Western support for the markets & efficient governance in Africa can help. By Sam Yeboah. (02/22/2025)
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| Re-evaluating the effects of Election on Democracy in Africa |
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In this paper, author evaluates the democratizing effect of elections to identify whether repeated elections cause improvement in civil liberty or if there is a casual mechanism that causes improvemen...
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| QUAD: A Potential Military Alliance? |
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Examining the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and impacts. By Saad Burney. (02/14/2025)
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| China’s AI Startup Deep Seek Shakes the Tech Industry |
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Summarizing Deep Seek's impact. By Chandan Reddy. (02/12/2025)
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| GenZ as Harbingers of Change: The Inspiring March of Serbian Students |
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Actions by GenZ students in Serbia show promise for democracy. By Vladimir Radunovic. (02/08/2025)
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| Treatment of People Displaced by Conflict: A Cross-Case Comparison of Serbia, Hungary, and Poland |
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Study examines the treatment of displaced individuals from Ukraine and Russia in Serbia, Hungary, and Poland, focusing on how each host country's stance on the conflict influences their reception and ...
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| Neorealism and the Evolution of Power Politics in the 21st Century |
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Essay explores neorealism's perspective on power politics, emphasizing the strategic competition among states, the significance of the international system's structure, and the evolving dynamics of un...
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| Turkey’s Drone Policy |
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Paper provides analysis of the use of drones by Turkey in its regional security policy. By Francesco Stuffer. (01/30/2025)
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| Biohacking Key Legal, Moral and Commercial considerations |
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Analysis the layered complexities of biohacking efforts to optimize human performance and well-being. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic and Kamila Bogdanova.
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| Brazil as a Bastion in the Protection of the Amazon: How Deforestation Directly Affects Food Security in Latin America |
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Author examines policies taken by Brazil to address deforestation and their effects. By Sara Swanson. (01/14/2025)
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| The Impact of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict on Women and Children |
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Author examines issues facing women and children in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. By Dr. Beatrice Alupo. (01/10/2025)
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| Significance of American Military Installations in Europe |
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by Syed. Naseershah. (01/08/2025)
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| How to Cripple Proxy Militias: Lessons From the Recent IDF Operations |
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In recent months, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) has launched a combined arms campaign against two of the most powerful Iranian proxy militias. Author explores what can be learned for battling proxy ...
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| Shifting the Shame: How A Preventing Violent Extremism Approach Addresses the Invisibility of Gender |
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Author analyzes link between violent extremism and increased levels of SGBV. By Gazbiah Sans. 12/12/2024
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| The Syrian Great Game |
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The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria: background history and what's next in the aftermath. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. 12/10/2024
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| For France and Europe a Final Countdown |
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The French political crisis, the German crisis, and effects across Europe. By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (12/06/2024)
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| The Need for a Supreme Court Term Limit in the United States |
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Author analyzes and proposes a term limit for Supreme Court justices. By Emma Schoenauer. (12/07/2024)
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| A Geopolitical Analysis of Venezuela: China's, Iran's and Russia's Defiance of the United States |
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Geopolitical analysis of Venezuela, considering relations between China, Iran and Russia with this Latin American country along with the implications of all this, mainly in relation to the U.S. By Dr....
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| Retaliation Redefined: Iran’s Strategy and Israel’s Preparedness |
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Authors analyze Israeli's Iron Dome defense system in the context of the October 1 Iranan missile attack. By Akankshya Ray and Mohammad Taha Ali. (11/28/2024)
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| The Rise of Populism in Portugal |
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Analysis of populism in the context of Portugal. By Diogo Carneiro. (11/14/2024)
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| President Carter, U.S.-Chilean relations, and the surrender of justice for Orlando Letelier |
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Paper analyzes the U.S-Chilean relationship during the Carter years. By Eli Rasmussen. 11/14/2024
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| Childhood Poverty and Homelessness in United States: A Humanitarian Calculus |
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Author analysis the issue of child povery and homelessness in the United States and offers recommendations to address it. By Gloria Baidoo. (11/10/2024)
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| Egypt’s Economy Amidst Regional Conflicts |
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Egypt, strategically positioned in the heart of the Middle East and North Africa, is grappling with significant economic pressures exacerbated by regional conflicts and geopolitical instability. By Sa...
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| Palestinian Women’s Agency in the Israel-Palestine Conflict |
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Author examines Palestinian women's roles in the Israel-Palestine conflict. By Aadya Ananta. (11/08/2024)
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| When is Compliance Complicity? |
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Author examines the question of when compliance becomes complicity. By Bryan Yuan. (11/01/2024)
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| The Biggest Internal Problems of Democracies |
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Weaknesses in democracies open the door to populist movements and misinformation that negatively impact democratic norms and institutions. By Spyros Tsaparas. (10/29/2024)
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| Israel’s Three Front Conflicts in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon: The Politics Analyzed |
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By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (10/29/2024)
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| Sri Lanka’s Geopolitical Positioning Amidst Vulnerabilities |
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The challenges navigating a path forward for Sri Lanka. By Mariam Qureshi. (10/24/2024)
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| Stolen Innocence: The Forcible Displacement of Ukrainian Children and the Battle for Their Return |
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Author examines the legal and human rights challenges surrounding the forcible displacement of Ukrainian children. By Molly Armstrong. (10/21/2024)
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| Why Are Child Marriage Rates Stagnant in the Caribbean and Latin America? |
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Article delves into the social, cultural, and economic factors that contribute to the stagnant rate of child marriages in the region, exploring country-specific statistics and offering recommendations...
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| GDPR as a Global Model for Data Protection |
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), implemented by the EU, is influencing similar frameworks in Latin America. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic and Valentina Carvajal Caballero. (10/17/2024)
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| The Systematic Political Instability and Crisis Situation of Pakistan in early October 2024 |
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Analysis and timeline surrounding political situation in Pakistan. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 10/10/2024
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| ICCD - Future that Begins Now |
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Report on address given by H.E. Mr. Yousef Hasan Khalawi, Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), about the unique role of the ICCD and its contributions to the de...
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| The Future of EU In the Era of Political Capitalism |
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Transcription of a speech by Lorenzo Somigli during the XXI edition of the Seminar “Penser l’Europe” in Bucharest, organized by Academia Româna and Fundatia Nationala pentru Stiinta si Arta.(10/07/20...
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| The Current Hezbollah-Israel Conflict: The Fallout of the Nasrallah Killing? |
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Timeline and analysis of the current Hezbollah-Israel conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (10/03/2024)
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| The Politics of the Hezbollah-Israel Conflict: What Next? |
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Timeline and analysis of politics surrounding the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (10/03/2024)
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| Wholeheartedly for Sustainable Africa |
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Report on discussion from Her Excellency Hakima El Haite, environmental scientist and former Minister, about Africa's path to sustainability. By Dunja Spasojevic. (09/28/2024)
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| The Economics of Green Infrastructure |
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Leveraging a green infrastructure to preserve the environment. By Amna Jamshaid. (09/27/2024)
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| Spykman Center Seminar Series 2024: United States in Focus |
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The Spykman Center (Sciences Po, La Sorbonne) presents a new seminar series: United States in Focus.
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| Global Developmental Agencies at Work |
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Report on event discussing global and regional developmental agencies and how they drive sustainable development. By Kamila Bogdanova. (09/18/2024)
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| UK and Africa, for the Future |
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Report on UK Defence Secretary Hoon discussing issues of United Kingdom and its role and position vis-à-vis Africa and its future. By Dayana da Silva. (09/16/2024)
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| Multilateralism has No Alternative |
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Experience meeting passion in the cross-sectoral, cross –continental and cross-generational leaders’ talk. By Yagmur Ceylan Korkut Hassan. (09/06/2024)
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| Bangladesh: Are Geopolitical Plates Shifting in South Asia? |
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With the resignation of Sheikh Hasina Wajid, Bangladesh faces a myriad of geopolitical issues in the region. By Mariam Qureshi. 09/04/2025
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| The Green Pakistan Initiative: A Beacon of Hope for Balochistan |
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The Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) hopes to trigger a long-term solution to the Balochistan region's problems. By Waleed Sami. (09/03/2024)
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| The Role of Parliament in Fostering Global Partnerships for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of Pakistan |
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Paper examines the role of Pakistan's legislature in two global development initiatives and identifies several challenges it faces as well as potential ways to strengthen its contributions. By Zara Sh...
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| The Israel-Gaza War: The Politics of Hamas, Israel, and the US |
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Timeline and analysis of recent events in the Israel-Gaza War. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (09/02/2024)
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| Africa's Digital Dilemma |
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Challenges facing Africa in the AI era. By Valentina Carvajal Caballero. (08/27/2024)
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| Latin American Digital Leap |
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Report on event to discuss the transformative impact of digital technologies in Latin America. By Valentina Carvajal Caballero. (08/27/2024)
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| Digital sovereignty for Africa? |
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A lack of data farms in Africa presents a number of issues. By Jovan Kurbalija. 08/26/2024
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| Currently in EU – Africa relations |
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Report on the recent talk of the EU Head of Delegation to Adis Ababa (AU), Ambassador Roland Kobia. By Shaikha Al-Marri. (08/22/2024)
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| How crucial is the political context for understanding NATO’s strategic perspective? |
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An analysis with reference to the 2022 Strategic Concept. By Nozima Kholmatova. (08/21/2024)
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| Beautiful Minds for Africa |
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Jeffrey Sachs and Secretary-General Isiaka A. Imam’s insight into the Africa’s economic potential. By Dunja Spasojevic. (08/19/2024)
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| The Future of Africa, with Prof. Jeffrey Sachs |
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Report on Prof. Jeffrey Sachs's recent lecture about development in Africa. By Lily Ong. (08/16/2024)
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| Devolution through Technology |
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Digital colonialism of the new-age technofeudalism. By Prof. Anis Bajrektarevic. 08/15/2024
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| The Scholar-Warrior Paradigm: Redefining India’s Defense Strategies |
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Essay exames the historical and contemporary significance of the scholar-warrior archetype within the Indian context, examining how this concept has shaped leadership and strategic thought in the regi...
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| The Structural Limits to India’s Bid for “Great Power” Status |
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Paper examines India's efforts to rise toward becoming a Great Power and contraints preventing it from happening. By Stavros Romios, Riya Shah, Alexander Vogt, and Mariam Qureshi. (08/13/2024)
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| Global Glue: The Role of International Organizations in Driving Globalization |
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How do international organization work in the globalization process? By Beenish Ayub. (08/08/2024)
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| Huawei's Digital Footprint in Africa |
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Breaking down Huawei's engagement in Africa. By Manahil Jaffer. (08/06/2024)
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| Pakistan’s Solar Revolution |
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Analysis of solar energy innovation in Pakistan. By Waleed Sami. (08/05/2024)
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| Threats of Regional Conflict Escalation in the Middle East: A Brief Note |
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Reverse timeline and analysis of recent conflict escalation in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (08/03/2024)
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| Room for Anymore? New Members and Collaboration in the AUKUS Partnership |
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Author examines the AUKUS agreement, the potential for the expansion of members, and collaboration with external nations. By Lachlan Forster. (08/02/2024)
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| Perpetrators of Ethical Violence in International Affairs |
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Using historical examples, author examines whether violence can be ethical and justified in international affairs. By Anica Broman. (07/31/2024)
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| Breaking the Cycle: Exploring Effective Strategies to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels |
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Winner of the Yale Foreign Policy Initiative Essay Contest! Author examines consequences of the Mexican Drug Cartels and strategies to combat them. By Divya Beeram. (07/29/2024)
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| Revolutionizing Muslim Thought in South Asia- The Legacy of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan |
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Essay explores impacts of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan. By Taha Ali. (07/25/2024)
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| Yemen's Unrecognized Potential |
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Yemen faces a myriad of issues surrounding the Houthis. By Zac Knapp. 07/23/2024
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| The Turning Point: British Colonialism, Resistance, and Loss of Traditional Culture |
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Paper aims to explain how the Pacific, specifically the Fiji Islands, transformed under the Western colonizers. It also explains the reasons behind Fiji’s more Eurocentric approach, By Anna Zhou. 07/1...
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| Peace, Public Diplomacy and Media Diplomacy - Examining the Ongoing Armed Conflict in Ukraine |
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Paper explores public diplomacy, media diplomacy and peace leading to communication; focusing on the Ukraine-Russia war and including interview with Tara Sonenshine, former Undersecretary of State for...
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| Reagan, Realism, and Central America |
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Essay examines the usefulness of IR theory in analyzing foreign policy decisions of world leaders, focusing on The Regan Administration in Central America and Offensive Realism. By Connor Watson. (07/...
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| Global Conflicts, Local Implications: Sierra Leone amidst the Russia-Ukraine War |
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Paper analyzes the connection between Russia's war with Ukraine, its implication on global oil supply and local impacts on Sierra Leone's economy especially fuel transportation sector, local prices an...
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| Political Analysis Report on North Korea |
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Analysis of the North Korean regime. By Sibra Waseem. (07/16/2024)
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| Impact of Minimum Wages on Employment and Poverty |
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Short paper investigates the impact of minimum wages on employment and poverty, analyzing both global and Pakistani contexts. It begins by outlining the historical evolution of minimum wage policies, ...
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| Jurisdictional constraints to the right of self-determination in the light of the Montevideo Convention |
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Author examines the Montevideo Convention and the requirements of statehood. By Riaz Ahmed Kakar. (07/13/2024)
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| The Blue Frontier: Enhancing Maritime Awareness between South Korea and Europe in Indo-Pacific |
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Overview of Maritime Awareness in the Indo-Pacific. By Mahnoor Safeer. (07/05/2024)
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| Safeguarding Africa's Resources: Navigating Neutrality in Extractive Governance |
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How can institutions and frameworks best safeguard Africa's resources? By Christopher Burke. (06/28/2024)
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| The Road to Safety: A Human-Centered Approach to AI and What Global AI Governance Could Look Like |
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Is the threat of AI real? Author calls for a multi-stakeholder, global AI governance regime to be established. By Nathalie Balabhadra. (06/26/2026)
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| Socioeconomic Equality vs. Billionaire Wealth: Should We Ban the Super-Rich for the Greater Good? |
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Paper examines whether accumulating billionaire wealth should be controlled. By Kemeng Yao. 06/26/2024
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| Continentalism v. Dugin: 1:0 for Europe |
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Author explores whethr continentalism differ from neo-Eurasianism. Dr. Anton Friesen. (06/26/2024)
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| Energy Security and Its Role in Pakistan’s Economic Security |
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Author provides recommendations to address energy issues in Pakistan. By Hamza Ali. (06/24/2024)
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| Book: Digital Media and Grassroots Anti-Corruption |
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New book discussing Contexts, Platforms and Data of Anti-Corruption Technologies Worldwide.
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| The Cost of Exclusion: Labor and State-Sponsored History in the UAE |
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Article analyzes the historical narrative presented in the Al Shindagha Culture of the Sea Museum and the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village to highlight the ways in which the state’s narrative of the pre-oil...
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| US-China Relations and the Perils of Historical Analogy |
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Is a Thucydides Trap or other analogies actually applicable to US-China relations? By David Shipton. (06/17/2024)
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| Artificial Nighttime Lighting: The Impacts of Illumination |
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Analyzing the effects of artificial lighting at night (ALAN) on the world. By Emily Fang. 06/16/2024
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| Saudi-Emirati Rivalry and The Distribution of Regional Powers in The Middle East |
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Essay explores the impact of the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE on the Middle East region's power balance.By Fatma Tawfik. 06/10/2024
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| How EU Gaza Policies Shape Europe-Israel Ties |
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What does the EU's approach to the Gaza conflict and Israel reveal about itself and its place on the international stage? By Syed Nauman Ali Gilani. (06/10/2024)
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| Diplomacy Boost: When Theory meets Practice in Africa |
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A look at the Certified Economic Diplomat Programme. By Dayana da Silva. (06/04/2024)
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| Pakistan’s Second Sharif Coalition Government from February 13, 2024-May 27, 2024: A Brief Appraisal |
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Timeline and analysis of Pakistan’s Second Sharif Coalition Government. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 05/30/2024
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Check out The Spykman Center's 2024 Annual Summer School program. Topic: How To Write a Geopolitical Analysis in Times of International Turmoil.
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| Towards a Just Transition to Address Climate Inequities and Financial Challenges Post-COP28 |
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Author analyzes how to address the challenges of climate finance and debt patterns while ensuring a just transition. By Md Sazzad Hossain. (05/27/2024)
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| Book Review: How States Think. The Rationality of Foreign Policy. |
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Book review of How States Think. The Rationality of Foreign Policy by John J. Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato. By Khola Junaid. (05/22/2024)
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| The Bahrain Arab Summit and Public Expectations of Outcome: A Brief |
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Timeline of events surrounding the Bahrain Arab Summit. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/20/2024)
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| Strategic Intelligence and Intelligence Diplomacy in the Sphere of Foreign Policy |
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Article addresses issues linked to intelligence services and foreign policy, namely strategic intelligence, intelligence diplomacy, policymakers and communication. By Dr. Jorge Marinho, Júlio Ventura,...
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| The Impact of Climate Change and Politics on the Great Barrier Reef |
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Change is needed to mitigate impacts of climate change and politics on the Great Barrier Reef. By Khizra Mushtaq. (05/14/2024)
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| Where the Thai Criminal Justice System Fails |
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Author examines issues and failures surrounding the Thai justice system. By Jena Musmar. (05/15/2024)
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| The Gaza War: A Brief (updated May 11, 2024) |
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Timeline of events surrounding the war in Gaza. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/11/2024)
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| Without the right to have rights. The case of Ms Shamima Begum, a victim of child- trafficking made stateless by the UK government. |
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Author examines the case of Ms Shamima Begum, a British teenager who, in 2015, was groomed and trafficked to Syria to marry an ISIS fighter. By Dr. Danila Genovese. (05/12/2024)
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| Political Analysis Report on North Korea |
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Author analyzes North Korean political strategies. By Ayana Sheikh. (05/09/2024)
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| Historical Amnesia: The Colonial Origins of International Relations and the European Union |
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Author aims to dispel some myths surrounding the emergence of IR and the EU. By Waldo Smart. (05/07/2024)
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| The Gaza War and Student Demonstrations: A Brief |
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Timeline and overview of events surrounding the war in Gaza and student demonstrations. (05/21/2024) By Dr. Sohail Mahmood.
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| The Politics of the Gaza War: A Brief |
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Overview and timeline of politics surrounding the Gaza war. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 05/07/2024
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| Gender Inclusion: What it means to Gender Mainstream in Preventing Violent Extremism and Counter Terrorism? |
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Defining gender inclusion in the PVE and CT sectors. By Gazbiah Sans. (05/15/2024)
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| Analyzing the Growing Competition Among China, Russia, and the United States in the Arctic Region |
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Author provides analysis of growing competition in the Arctic region. By Hadia Safeer Choudhry. (04/30/2024)
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| Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's Visit to Pakistan and the State of Pakistan-Iran Relations: A Brief |
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Overview/brief regarding Iran-Pakistan relations. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/30/2024)
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| War and Development: Is the Stagnation the Price of Peace? |
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Author revisits the literature on the connection between civil war and development. Is stagnation “the cost” of peace, as Jinan Ganesh recently argued? By David Shipton. (04/25/2024)
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| Energy Diplomacy – Southern Gas Corridor |
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Analysis of Azerbaijan's Southern Gas Corridor (SGC) as a strategic pathway for both the EU and Azerbaijan amidst the ongoing energy transition. By Zhuldyz Ramazanova. (04/24/2024)
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| Iran-Israel Conflict: A Brief |
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Timeline and analysis of the Iran-Israel conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/19/2024)
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| El Salvador’s Mass Imprisonment: Do the ends justify the means? A look at the Country’s Human Rights Abuses, Safety, and Future of Democracy |
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Analysis of El Salvador's mass imprisonment of gang members. By Bella Sigler. (04/19/2024)
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| What Is Behind the “Russian Expansionist Threat” |
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The specter of Russian expansionism: real or not? By Prof. Manlio Graziano. (04/13/2024)
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| The Girl from Sarajevo: Remembering Zlata’s Diary |
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Author reflects on Zlata’s Diary and the 90s war in Bosnia. By Caleb Mills. (04/11/2024)
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| The Importance of Science Diplomacy in the Context of International Relations – Featuring Portugal |
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In this article, Science Diplomacy (SD) is envisioned in terms of international cooperation, with a possible peace factor, and competition among nations. By Dr. Jorge Marinho, Júlio Ventura, and Lo...
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| New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Europe and the EU; Addressing Climate Change |
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Read the latest issue of International Affairs Forum where experts from around the world, includi...
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| The Scientific Frontier of De-extinction |
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The prospects of de-extinction efforts and studies that can help repair ecosystems. By Aden Xiao. 04/02/2024
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| Is Tax Theft? |
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Essay analyzes whether taxation constitutes theft. By Kehan Chen. (03/29/2024)
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| Leave No Stone Unturned: The History of Prolonged Conflict and Gender-Based Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo |
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Author examines Congo's history of conflict, including gender-based violence. By Imani Kerre-Mongi. (03/27/2024)
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| Book review of Emerging Threats and Shifting Doctrines in South Asia |
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By Tayyaba Rehan. (03/26/2024)
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| Pakistan’s Post-Election Politics and the Formation of the Second Minority Sharif Government |
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Analysis of the politics and challenges surrounding Pakistan's post-elections. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 03/25/2024
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| IA Forum Winter 2024 - Europe -- and Addressing Climate Change |
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In the new 2024 issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world discuss Europe and the EU plus Addressing Climate Change. (03/21/2024)
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| The Role of Middle Powers in the Preservation of International Order |
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Can middle powers can play an important role in preserving the international order? By Fatma Tawfik. (03/13/2024)
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| Anti-Taliban Resistance: A Renewed Wave of Insurgency and Regional Diplomacy |
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Author explores internal resistance against the Taliban within Afghanistan as well as the future of what regional diplomacy might look like for the Taliban, including with China.By Joshua Bowes. (0...
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| Interview: The Role of Intelligence Services as Part of Foreign Policy |
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Interview with Eric Denécé, Director of the French Centre for Intelligence Studies (CF2R), By Dr. Jorge Marinho, Júlio Ventura, and Lourenço Ribeiro. (03/06/2024)
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| United States Targeted Killings and Ethics |
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Paper asks and analyzes, Is it ethical for the United States to execute targeted killings? By Ryan Ezhari. (03/05/2024)
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| New Frontiers in International Law: Myanmar's Genocide Case in Light of Lessons from Serbia’s Trial |
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Article employs the concept of “attribution” to explain why the ICJ acquitted Serbia of responsibility, and explores the relevance of attribution to the Myanmar genocide case in order to generate i...
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| Unveiling Shadows: Decoding the Tapestry of Iran-Pakistan Conflict Causes |
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Essay explores the causes behind the Iran-Pakistan conflict. By Khola Junaid. (02/28/2024)
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| Navigating the Complex Terrain: Marginalized Communities in Pakistan |
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Overview of challenges and issues facing minorities in Pakistan. By Zainab Rana and Maryam Arif. (02/26/2024)
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| Pakistan General Elections: A Brief Report |
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Overview and timeline of the Pakistan general elections. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 02/25/2024
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| Towards the WTO 13th Ministerial (Fisheries) in Abu Dhabi |
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Looking ahead to the WTO and tackling the challenges faced by fisheries. By Audrey Beaulieu. (02/23/2024)
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| Fanning the Flames: Pyushwhiti Violence in the Myanmar’s Dry Zone |
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Examining conflict with the Pyusawhti paramilitary in Myanmar and possible US actions to stabilize it. By Owen Oppenheimer. (02/21/2024)
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| Does a The New World Order Exist? - Interview with Prof. Manlio Graziano |
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In this interview, Professor Manlio Graziano discusses his new book, Disordine mondiale. Perché viviamo in un'epoca di crescente caos, the concept of New World Order, and effectivess of glob...
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| Challenges of Water Scarcity in the Middle East: The Burgeoning Trends |
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Analysis of water scarcity issues and potential water-related disputes in the Middle East. By Taha Ali. (02/13/2024)
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| Timeline of escalations in the Middle East |
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Timeline of escalations in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 02/08/2024
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| The Arctic Resurgence: Assessing Russia's Dominance and Strategic Interests in Emerging Geo-Economic Dynamics |
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Essay explores geopolitical issues surround the Arctic. By Imtiaz Ahmad. (02/07/2024)
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| China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Economic Progress and Global Implications |
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Analysis of China's Belt and Road Initiative and its implications. By Zainab Rana and Maryam Arif. (02/07/2024)
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| Empowering Elegance |
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Essay explores how veiling serves as an empowering tool, resisting societal objectification and promoting self-worth. By Livia Berman. (02/02/2024)
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| The State of Cyber Defense Cooperation in ASEAN |
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Analysis of the current state of cyber defense cooperation in ASEAN. By Gavin Harris. (02/01/2024)
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| The United States and Escalation of Middle East Conflicts: A Brief |
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Timeline of escalations in the Middle East. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (02/07/2024)
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| Middle Corridor: Eurasia Transport Alternatives |
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Author analyzes Eurasian connectivity through the Middile Corridor and the background to different approaches and interests behind them. By Zhuldyz Ramazanova. 01/30/2024
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| Korean Peninsula: Partition Studies’ Lasting Success |
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Analysis of ongoing tensions in East Asia and South China Sea. By Gabriela Bernal. (01/24/2024)
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| Facts and Fiction of the Underpinnings of the Taliban’s ‘Islamic Emirate’ |
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Essay explores the real underpinnings of the Taliban’s ideology as reflected in their governments’ policies and practices. By Naveen Khan. (01/23/2024)
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| The European Green Deal as Its Great Power Strategy? A Geopolitical Analysis |
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Analysis of the European Green Deal as a geopolitical strategy and prospects for its success. By Sanne de Jong. (01/19/2024)
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| Reviewing the US-Vietnam Relationship under the Biden Administration |
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Essay examines the US-Vietnam relationship and its future. By Nga Hong Nguyen. (01/17/2023)
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| Reorganization of States with special references to the Northeast Region of India |
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Paper analyzes reorganiztion of states in India. By Taha Ali. 01/14/2024
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| Inevitability of the African Century? Afro-Asian Infrastructure and Transport Corridors |
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Author presents a reshaping of the transport, transit, and world trade supply-chains. By Lorenzo Somigli. (01/11/2024)
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| Indispensable Convent of Ideas – Our Days |
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Author reflects on a recent conference that strives to find a recalibration of balance and security architecture in Euro-MED theater. By Chloé Bernadaux. (12/26/2023)
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| Saddam Hussein Was America’s Partner, Until He Wasn’t: A Look at the Documentary Evidence |
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Author explores the U.S.-Saddam Hussein relationship. By Joe Renouard. (12/22/2023)
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| Military Might Isn't the Key to TTP Eradication |
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Issues are many and complex in how to deal with TTP. By Qirat Mirza. (12/19/2023)
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| Transcending Borders: The Need to Craft a Global Regulatory Body for Artificial Intelligence |
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Author discusses the issues surrounding the proliferation of artificial intelligence technologies in economic and military matters, as well as using the example of recently passed European Union le...
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| Unexpected Ties: The Unification Church's Role in Japanese Politics |
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The interesting case of a Korean church whose founder places the blame for Korea's downfall on Japan (due to colonization) but has formed ties with Japanese nationalists. By Kristin Hynes. (12/18/2...
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| Promise of The AI: Multilateralism as an answer to the Dual Use Technology |
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Author suggests observing AI as a dual use technology best controlled when treated in multilateral fashion. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. 11/30/2023
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| Borderless Africa: Towards a Visa Free Continent for Bolstering Economic Growth |
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Author calls on Africans to make significant strides towards a borderless regime. By Benita Ezumezu. (11/23/2023)
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| Indian Nationals Linked to TTP: A Wake-Up Call for Global Counter-Terrorism |
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Tensions between Pakistan and India concerning the Tekhrek e Pakistan (TTP). By Abdul Mussawer Safi . (11/21/2023)
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| Chinese Infrastructure in Kenya: An Analysis of the Ongoing Debt Burden |
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Examining Kenyan-Chinese cooperation for infrastructure development. By Jenna Macksoud. (11/19/2023)
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| Examining Humanitarian Consequences of Nuclear Conflict |
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Examining the still-present threat of nuclear conflict and stockpiles. By Anusua Ganguly. (11/15/2023)
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| The Perennial Target: Understanding the Persistence of Anti-Semitism |
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Historical examination of anti-Semitism. By Kritee Chopra Sharma. (11/13/2023)
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| Our Days News: Europe’s Social fabrics challenged – From Palestine to the Baltic States’ Human Rights |
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Report on conference by Our Days News (ODN), bringing together experts from Italy, Estonia, France, and Romania to discuss the problems of modern-day Europe,By Julia Costa de Arajo. (11/14/2023)Read More...
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| The Israel-Hamas War: Brief |
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Overview/timeline of the Israeli/Hamas conflict. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (01/07/2024)
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| Of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution, China’s 1911 Revolution and Its Aftermaths |
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Author presents analysis of Myanmar’s Spring Revolution and China’s 1911 Revolution. By T-Fai Yeung. (10/18/2023)
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| The Intersection of K-pop and Political Tensions |
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Korean soft power, via the country's K-pop industry, and how it has impacted South Korea-Japan relations. By Kristin Hynes. (10/16/2023)
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| New War in West Africa? |
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Do recent coups in West Africa portend further conflict there? By Oumar Fofana. (10/02/2023)
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| Tacit knowledge: A serious barrier to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction |
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Paper analyzes the importance of tacit knowledge in the sustenance phase of bioweapons development. By Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. (09/29/2023)
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| Development NGOs in Ghana: perceptions of the ‘do-gooders’ struggling to reduce economic inequality |
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Paper uses perception studies to investigate why NGO-led development work and PD projects have not succeeded in significantly reducing inequality in Ghana. By Fenja Tramsen. (09/26/2023)
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| Foreign Influence and Academic Espionage: Portugal's University of Lisbon Perspective |
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This article focuses on the issue of foreign influence / interference and academic espionage. As part of the fight against this issue, under a political dimension, this piece presents a few counter...
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| China - a Partner or a Foe? |
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Analyzing whether China is actually a foe on the world stage. By Asya Gasparyan. (09/20/2023)
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| The Successful Application of Coercive Diplomacy by the United States During the Cuban Missile Crisis |
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Analysis of the Cuban Missile Crisis. By Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. (09/20/2023)
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| U.S.-China Relations Have No Bright Future Amid Mutual Confrontation |
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Current US-China relations are marked by a lack of sufficient will and ability on both sides to establish and maintain a set of international behavior rules and order that all parties (at least) ba...
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| The BRICS Expansion |
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Author provides analysis of BRICS expansion. By Amr Wagdy. (09/11/2023)
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| Of Our Common Future and Triangulation of Eurasia: The North-South Corridor |
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Geopolitical and geo-economic opportunities and challenges related to the International North-South Transport Corridor. By Lorenzo Somigli. (09/07/2023)
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| Intelligence analysis of Iraq’s nuclear potential ahead of the 2003 war was flawed |
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Essay argues that the intelligence analysis was flawed owing to politicization and inefficiencies in the intelligence cycle. By Lakshmy Ramakrishnan. (09/03/2023)
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| TRIPS Agreement Articles 31 and 31 Bis, and Pakistan |
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Paper analyzes TRIPS Agreement Articles 31 and 31 Bis. By Hamza Ali. (08/31/2023)
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| Rethinking Europe: Absence of Talks is Absence of Future |
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Report on the Our Days News channel - a rethinking of Europe, some of the large obstacles, and possible future trends. (08/24/2023)
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| Cyber Conflict in Ukraine: Reframing Moscow’s Objectives |
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The use of cyber war - or lack of - in the Ukraine conflict. By Ulysse Richard. (08/18/2023)
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| China in the Middle East: Neo-colonialism or mutual benefit? |
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Analysis of Chinese expansion in the Middle East and reactions to it. By Dunia Essam. (08/12/2023)
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| China's Strategic Engagement with the Taliban in Contemporary Afghanistan |
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Challenges presented by China's more active role in Afghanistan. By Matthew Fessick. (08/11/2023)
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| Would Artificial Intelligence change the basis of strategy? |
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Essay analyzes how AI affects the basis of strategy. By Nitin Menon.(08/09/2023)
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| New Wave of Multilateralism: The Developing – 8 |
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Interview with the Secretary-General of the Developing Eight States’ Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8), His Excellency Amb. Isiaka Abdulqadir Imam. (08/10/2023)
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| Rohingya Refugees in India: Analysis of the Perceived Security Threats |
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Author provides analysis of Rohingya refugee issue in India. By Priyanka Sharma. (08/08/2023)
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| Is an Alternative Economy of Tomorrow possible? – the ICCIA Secretary-General |
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Report on recent talk by Yousef Khalawi, ICCIA Secretary-General, discussing the ongoing socio-economic, and politico-financial urge for a transformative change. By Isabella Maria Bello Arocha. (08...
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| Coup in Russia: A Dent to Putinism |
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Author explore the concept of Putinism and how the recent coup attempt has dented the concept and Putin's power. By Ali Bin Haroon. (08/08/2023)
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| Challenges to Religious Freedom: Apprehensions Regarding Sikhs in Modern-day India |
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Author examines issues and challenges facing Sikhs in India. By Muhammad Wasama Khalid. (08/07/2023)
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| Foreign Influence on International Military Students – Focus on the Portuguese Armed Forces |
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Article enalyzes aspects related to influences exerted on international military students, as part of their training and education, considering that, depending on a variety of factors, all this can...
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| Book Review: The Undercover Economist |
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Book review of The Undercover Economist(Tim Harford). By Mehreen Shahzadi. (08/03/2023)
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| The French Protests: Behind the Scenes of the Media |
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Reflections on the recent French protests. By Hana Kolar. (08/02/2023)
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| Rural-Urban Differentials in China |
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China should analyze rural- urban differentials to better education, labor mobility, and investment. By Aaron Xiong. (07/31/2023)
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| Legal Amelioration for Ukrainian Healthcare Incursions |
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Author examines explores the legal and historical frameworks of international human rights law (IHRL) and international humanitarian law (IHL) in the context of the Ukraine conflict. By Charlotte H...
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| Revitalizing Normative Security Strategies in the South China Dispute |
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Analysis of challenges and efforts by ASEAN members toward regional diplomacy and dispute resolution in the South China Sea dispute. By Poornima Vijaya. (07/25/2023)
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| Women Power for Socio-Ecological Transformative Change |
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Interview with Hakima El Haite (President of the London-based Liberal International). By . Lorenzo Somigli(07/24/2023)
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| Lawfare and Foreign Influence on Politicians – NATO and Portuguese Internal Intelligence Service Ins |
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Politicians from a given country can be the targets of influence operations directly or indirectly conducted by adversary states, by turning to various instruments such as the media and lobbying fi...
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| In Russia’s Crosshairs: Political Memory and the Persecution of Crimean Tatars |
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The plight of Crimean Tatars offers a clear picture of the enduring ramifications of malicious manipulations of historical memory. By Natalie Petit. (07/20/2023)
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| Unraveling Afghanistan's Opium Trade |
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Exploring the impact of the Taliban's opium ban on the humanitarian crisis, regional security and global ramifications. By Matthew Fessick. (07/17/2023)
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| Globalization, Proliferation and Prevention |
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Analyzing the nexus of globalization and nuclear weapons proliferation. By Anusua Ganguly. (07/17/2023)
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| Strengths and Limitations of Efforts Against Global Economic Austerity |
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The challenges and impacts of global economic austerity efforts are many and complex. By Damilare Oyebobola. (07/14/2023)
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| Emerging and Destructive Technologies and Their Impact on Warfare |
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Exploring emerging technologies used for warfare. By Beenish Ayub. (07/12/2023)
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| New Commercial Route at Chaman: Implications for Pakistan, Afghanistan |
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Author analyzes security and economic implications of new commercial route between Pakistan and Afghanistan. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (07/12/2023)
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| FLEP: The Next Generation of Presidents |
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Report on talk by Prime Minister of Montenegro, Dr. Dritan Abazovic, at the special Executive Program for Emerging Leaders (FLEP) By Marie-Christine Ghreichi. (07/11/2023)
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| The Politics of the Global Climate Emergency: A Brief Note |
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Reflections on the impacts and challenges of climate change. By Dr. Sohail Mahmoood. (07/11/2023)
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| Global South Rising? Middle Powers in the Changing World Order |
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Author argues that the superpowers are weakened while the Global South gains strength. by Khaled Imran. (07/06/2023)
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| A Call for a New, Fairer Eco-Ethical International Order |
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Report on recent talk by Hakima El Haite, President of the London-based Liberal International, former Environment Minister of Morocco. By Wissal Chokri. (06/28/2023)
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| The Ukrainian Education System Will Take Decades to Recover, but Informal Education Could Save Ukraine’s Youth |
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Report from Kyiv about the current state of education and prospects for it moving forward. By Emily Schroen. (06/28/2023)
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| Inflation targeting as a strategy for managing price stability and employment |
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How government and central banks can work towards stabilizing both inflation and unemployment rates. By Tayyab Tahir. (06/22/2023)
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| President for the Universal Organisation |
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Report on talk by Prof. Danialo Türk.(06/22/2023)
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| Pakistan’s unprecedented solidarity with Afghan Refugees and the Recent Prisoners Release |
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Author examines the planned release of Afghan prisoners in the next two months by Pakistn and its impact on relations between the countries. By Abdul Mussawer Safi. (06/21/2023)
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| Social Entrepreneurship in Pakistan: Incorporating Business and Community Impact |
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Author discusses bout the transformative power of social entrepreneurship in Pakistan and how it can serve as a model for sustainable development in other regions as well. By Amina Tariq. (06/21/20...
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| Bridging Divides: Confronting Sectarian Violence in Pakistan |
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The challenges and benefits of bridging sectarian divides and embracing the diversity in Pakistan. By Muneeza Imran. (06/20/2023)
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| Book Review: "The Future of Money: How the Digital Revolution is Transforming Currencies and Finance" by John Smith |
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Review of "The Future of Money", by John Smith. By Maaz Masood. (06/20/2023)
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| Conscious Consumption and the Fashion Industry (Sustainable and Ethical Fashion) |
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Conscious consumption within the fashion industry is a crucial step towards a more sustainable and ethical future. By Maha Iqbal. (06/20/2023)
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| The IMF and Pakistan: A Tale of Economic Transformation |
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Article explores the historical context of IMF-Pakistan relations. By Maaz Masood. (06/16/2023)
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| Future of Pakistan's Economy: The Influence of Digital Transformation |
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How can the rise of digital transformation affect Pakistan's economy? By Ali Muntazir Mehdi. (06/16/2023)
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| The Dilemma of Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan |
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The issue of fiscal federalism in Pakistan and its repercussions. By Abdul Basit Mahbbob. (06/14/2023)
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| Pakistan’s Undying Debt |
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Causes and implications of Pakistan's debt issue. By Minahil Javaid. (06/07/2023)
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| Exploring Space, Exploring the Earth: The Apollo Program's Terrestrial Legacy |
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Essay discusses and analyzes the Apollo space program. By Alina Xiai Pang. 06/05/2023
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| A Comparative Analysis of Developmental Conditions: Lessons from Singapore for Pakistan and South Asian Countries |
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What can Pakistan and other South Asian nations learn from Singapore's development process? By Aliza Imtiaz. (06/05/2023)
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| Compromise, Communicate and Coordinate, for Efficient Coalition Cooperation |
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Report on talk by Excellency K.M. Bondevik on politics, morality, religion and human rights. By Büsra öztürk. (06/05/2023)
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| Türkiye 2023: “The Century of Türkiye” is in the making |
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Reflecting on the recent election in Türkiye and its lasting implications. By Lorenzo Somigli. (06/01/2023)
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| Emerging Trends of Westernization: A case study of Pakistan |
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Study regarding emerging influence of western culture among Pakistani Youth. By Areej Haider and Ameer Hamza. (05/31/2023)
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| Child Prisoners in Pakistan: Unveiling the Nexus between Their Plight and Economic Implications |
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The causes and implications of child prisoners in Pakistan. By Farrah Saleem. (05/31/2023)
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| Real Estate as a Major Contributor in the Economic Downfall of Pakistan |
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The negative impacts of mproper resource allocation to the real estate sector in Pakistan. By Aliza Saeed. (05/30/2023)
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| Exploring Pakistan’s Potential as an Emerging Market |
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Opportunities and challenges for Pakistan's growth as an emerging market. By Nimra Durrani. (05/30/2023)
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| Artificial inflation and its Impact in Pakistan |
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Analyzing the impacts of artificial inflation on Pakistan. By Aliza Imtiaz. (05/26/2023)
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| Effective Economic Development Roles in Workforce Partnerships in Pakistan |
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Author analyzes various workforce partnersips to grow economic development in Pakistan. By Hamza Ali. (05/26/2023)
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| The Shift towards Multipolarity: The Need for Interest Alignment Diplomacy |
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Examining the shift towards multipolarity in international politics, looking at climate change, the history of the US and European political dominance in South America and the need for cooperation ...
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| Existing Inflation in Pakistan |
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Author explores the impacts of inflation in Pakistan, on the economy and its citizens. By Arwa Rehman. (05/24/2023)
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| Trade and Investment: A Dynamic Interplay for Economic Growth |
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Short examination of the complex connection between trade and investment, emphasizing their interdependence and the advantages they provide for economies. By Izzat Ullah Baloch. (05/24/2023)
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| Book Review: Pakistan’s Wars An Alternative |
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Book review of Pakistan’s Wars An Alternative. By M Ahmad. (05/22/2023)
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| Oil, Gas and OPEC + |
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Report of a talk given by OPEC Secretary General, Energy Security, H.E. Adnan Shibab Eldin, who's in charge of Primary Energy Mix and energy sovereignty. By Faroukou Mintoiba. (05/16/2023)
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| Pakistan's Current Economic and Political Crisis: A Brief |
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In-depth essay about Pakistan's current economic and political state. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 05/14/2023
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| The Cost of Publication Pressure: Examining the Impact on Research Quality in Pakistan |
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The challenges facing researchers in Pakistan and how to address them. By Pakeeza Bangash. (05/12/2023)
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| Food - Our Common Good: Sovereignty, Safety and Security |
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EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Fishery, Dr. Franz Fischler, reflects on global food security. By Yagmur Ceylan Korkut Hassan . (05/11/2023)
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| Glocalization and its Impact on Pakistan |
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What impacts can glocalization have on Pakistan? By Iqra Munir. (05/08/2023)
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| The Political Economy of Ruto-Raila Handshake: Actors, Interests and why the handshake is the ultimate market Equilibrium |
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Article analyzes the interaction between politics and economics in the ensuing public discourse in Kenya around possibility of an acceptable compromise between President Ruto and the opposition pol...
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| Economic Empowerment of Tribal Women |
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Creating opportunities and promoting gender inclusion in Pakistan. By Maha Iqbal. (04/27/2023)
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| The Influence of Regional Organizations on the Public Policy Process in Africa |
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Paper provides analysis of different substantive domains of public policy where regional organizations play a key role. By Odhiambo Kasera. (04/25/2023)
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| An Appraisal of Sociology’s Contribution to Public Policy Analysis |
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Paper argues that sociology is key to public policy analysis and provides examples. By Odhiambo Kasera. (04/22/2023)
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| Advantages and Disadvantages of the Presence of Group Interest During Data Collection for the Formulation of Public Policy |
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In this paper, author argues that group interests can be both an asset and a curse for a qualitative policy researcher. By Odhiambo Alphonce Kasera. (04/20/2023).
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| France and Germany: No Longer Europe’s Leaders? |
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Is the “heart of the EU” moving eastward or are France and Germany still Europe's leades? By Clément Masselin. (04/19/2023)
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| A new central and eastern European power: Poland after the beginning of the Russian-Ukrainian war" |
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Poland's status in Europe and potential issues it faces from the Ukraine-Russian confluct. By Francesco Stuffer. (04/17/2023)
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| A Call for A Greener International Conduct |
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The ongoing activities of International Panel on Climate Change and challenges and uneven consequences of an uncoordinated multilateral response.. By Wissal Chokri. (04/13/2023)
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| The Psychological Impact of Terrorism on Victims and the Public: A Case Study of Pakistan |
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Examining Pakistan's actions to counter terrorism and the lasting psychological effects of terrorism. By Amara Malik. (04/11/2023)
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| The West must face the uncertainties created and entertained by globalization |
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Report on arecent talk by long-serving top official of the Belgian government and the EU ranks, Prime Minister of Belgium, Yves Leterme on challenges for Europe and the world in the contemporary po...
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| Challenging Days for Multilateralism: Experience meeting passion in Cross-generational Leaders’ talk |
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Report on recent talk by long-serving Secretary General of the largest Security Organisation in Europe, OSCE. Excellency Lamberto Zannier. By Feyza Nur Baskaya Osmic. (04/03/2023)
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| What can Pakistan learn from Iran Saudi Arabia deal? |
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After seven years of broken ties, Saudi Arabia and Iran declared recently that they would reestablish diplomatic relations. What's next? By Areej Haider. (03/30/2023)
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| Fifteen-minute City: The Future |
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Can the Fifteen-Minute City (FMC) serve as a crucial cog in solving urban and environmental Issues? By Muhamad Ahmad. (03/28/2023)
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| Moral Triumph of the West – Paradise lost? Of Globalization’s Edges and Jeffrey Sachs |
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Summary of the recent talk by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs regarding recalibrating the international relations and global economic order. By Wissal Chokri. (03/27/2023)
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| Human Rights in Thailand: Interview with Professor Tyrell Haberkorn |
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Professor Tyrell Haberkorn discusses human rights issues and democracy in Thailand. (03/28/2023)
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| The Complex Crisis Situation in Pakistan: A Brief Explanation |
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What is the state of Pakistan? By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (03/24/2023)
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| Three Banks Have Now Collapsed. A Progressive Economist Explains Why |
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There is a banking crisis underway and the problems are spreading, says Gerald Epstein. By C.J. Polychroniou. (03/23/2023)
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| Yanis Varoufakis in Geneva: Remaking the Western World |
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Reflections on the recent talk of Prof. Varoufakis. By Dr. Jerca Legan. (03/22/2023)
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| Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: World Loner fighting for the Global counter-narrative |
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Report from FLEP Executive Program meeting featuring Professor Jeffrey Sachs. By Yagmur Ceylan Korkut Hassan. (03/20/2023)
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| The Iraq War at 20: The Groundwork for the US-Led Invasion Was Laid Long before 2003 |
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On the 20th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq, reflections on policy issues leading up to the war. By Professor Joe Renouard. (03/20/2023)
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| Governing Digital Optimism |
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Digital governance, digital diplomacy and the challenges ahead. By Prof. Lucija Mulej. (03/14/2023)
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| Uncovering the Dark Legacy of Feudalism: The Ongoing Struggle Against Injustice in Pakistan |
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Examining issues surrounding the feudal or wadera system in Pakistan. By Annas Mangi. (03/08/2023)
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| IA Forum Winter 2023 - Human Rights |
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This new issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces from worldwide experts discussing Human Rights. 03/07/2023
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| United Kingdom in the Mediterranean: Wisdom of Future Meeting the Experience of the Past |
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Report on the recent FLEP Executive Program meeting including a discussion with the Defence Secretary of the UK Blair’s government. By Shaikha Al-Marri. (03/06/2023)
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| The Depopulation of Bulgaria and its Implications |
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Essay discusses the issue of depopulation in Bulgaria, caused by labor migration to Western Europe due to economic reasons. By Kadir Yozkalach. (03/06/2023)
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| Criminalizing Ecocide to Achieve Climate Justice |
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Examing 'Ecocide' and its prospects for its application for climate justice. By Genevieve Cabadas. (03/03/2023)
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| Is the Security Dilemma Inescapable? |
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Author argues that states are no longer the only security providers. By Nitin Menon. (03/03/2023)
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| Analyzing proxy war: America’s perspective in Afghanistan, 1979-89 |
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Analysis of America's involvement in Afghanistan from 1979 to 1989. By Nilin Menon. (03/02/2023)
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| The Dragon Wings over Africa: The Case study of China-Africa Relations |
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Overview of China-African economic relations. By Zahid Abbas. (02/21/2023)
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| Power Dynamics in Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities for Pakistan |
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Examining power dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region. By Mishal Ashraf. (02/21/2023)
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| Indian Role in QUAD Against China |
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Analyzing the Indo-Pacific, Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, and strategic interests. By Muhammad Adan Nisar. (02/21/2023)
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| Norway: Continued passion for the global stewardship |
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Sketch of former Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway His Excellency Kjell Magne Bondevik who was part of the special program for Emerging leaders at IFIMES Department for Strategic Studies on A...
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| Public Policy Paper: Increasing Women's Political Representation in Oman |
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Author presents alternatives to confront women's political representation in Oman. By Fatma Tawfik. (02/16/2023)
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| Influence Operations, Ontological Security and (Counter)Intelligence |
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Article addresses various aspects related to influence operations, such as targets, social and individual resilience, ontological security and (counter)intelligence. By Dr. Jorge Marinho. (02/15/20...
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| The Impact of Global Terrorism and the International Community's Response |
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Author presents overview of global terrorism and its impacts. By Amara Malik. (02/14/2023)
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| Regional Security Dynamics in the Maghgreb |
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Security issues facing the Maghgreb region. By Walid Blila. (02/14/2023)
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| Book Review - Nations and Capital: The Missing Link in Global Expansion |
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Book review of Nations and Capital, that argues capitalism needs and generates nationalism, both democratic and authoritarian. By Dr. Zlatko Hadžidedic. (02/12/2023)
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| Islamophobia in India, the Real Subaltern in Majoritarian Indian |
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Author examines Islamophobia in Indian communal politics. By Ayesha Zafar. (02/02/2023)
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| The Unresolved Sino-Indian Border Disputes: Limited Room for Engagement |
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India and China have long-standing border issues. What is the prognosis for resovling it? An analysis by Ho Ting (Bosco) Hung. (01/26/2023)
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| Could Iran Become a Great Power Once Again? |
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An in-depth analysis of Iran, including its history, current status, and place in the international community. By Giordani Dimitrov. (01/19/2022)
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| Europe- Una Hysteria Importante - Part II (Reversibility of Anthropogeographic Inversion) |
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Second part of historical and geopolitical analysis regarding the root of frictions being witnessed today in Europe. By Prof. Anis H Bajrektarevic. (01/12/2023)
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| Will 2023 Be the Year of Great Convergence? |
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Will 2023 be the year in which seemingly unrelated regional conflicts become interconnected as a single event that resembles or begins to resemble a global war? By Kobby Barda. (01/10/2023)
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| Defensive Developmentalism: It’s Honestly a Gamble |
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Using Egypt as a case study, author examines defensive development and issues surrounding it. By Damilare Oyebobola. (01/06/2022)
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| Economic Future of India & China: 2023 and Beyond |
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Short economic analyis of India and China for 2023 and a look ahead. By Sohail Mahmood. (01/05/2022)
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| Power of the Female State Presidents - Finland |
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Report on Her Excellency Mrs. Tarja Halonen's recent presentation concerning SDGs issues and the path ahead. By Sara AlDhahri. (01/05/2023)
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| Chinese President Xi Jinping's Trip to Saudi Arabia from December 7-9: A Brief Analysis |
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Does China's influence impact the Saudi-U.S. relationship? By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 01/02/2023
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| Europe: Una Hysteria Importante (Part one) |
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Author presents a historical and geopolitical aspect to the root of frictions being witnessed in Europe today. By Prof. Anis H Bajrektarevic. (12/28/2022)
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| China and the World after Xi Jinping's Third Re-Election |
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Analysis of Xi Jinping's third term and what it means for China, the region, and other nations. By Dr. Tao Peng. (12/22/2022)
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| Why Neither France nor the East African Community Mission are Likely to Heal Congo’s Open Wounds in the East: a Geopolitical Perspective |
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Analysis of the DRC and current tensions surrounding it. By Romane Dideberg. (12/23/2022)
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| Paris Has Lost the Russian Card |
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Examining French-Russian relations and the current state of affairs. By Dr. Manlio Graziano. (12/23/2022)
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| Far Right Extremism, and Possibilities to Combat its Growth Around the World |
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Examining far right extremism and how to fight it. By Chance Thayer. (12/21/2022)
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| Ukrainian Crisis: Dialogue has no Alternative – View from Tunisia |
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Exploring options for resolving the Ukrainian crisis. By Ambassador Ali Goutali. (12/20/2022)
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| Country of No Holidays From Geopolitics |
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Report about speech by Yves Leterme, former Prime Minister of Belgium and Deputy Secretary General of the Paris-based OECD. By Jana Žaludova. (12/13/2022)
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| Influences on Inter-Governmental Relations |
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Author presents proposal to alter how the study of international relations is structured. By Ian Kilbey. (12/13/2022)
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| How do Eurocentric Ideas Influence the Development Policy of Pakistan? |
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Author examines effectiveness of Pakistan’s development policy and Western influences. By Ayesha Yusra. (12/12/2022)
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| Post-Reform China and Marxist Ideology |
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Paper provides an argument that Communist Party of China can still be considered Marxist because of their adherence to dialectical and historical materialism. By Kaushik Sampath. (12/07/2022)
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| The Fed’s Response to Rising Inflation Protects the Wealthy at Workers’ Expense |
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Leftist economists Gerald Epstein and Robert Pollin offer an alternative vision for how to combat rising inflation.By C.J. Polychronou. (12/02/2022)
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| The China-Saudi Arabia Summit: The Politics Examined? |
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Examining rhe China-Saudi Arabia Summit. By Sohail Mahmood. (11/17/2022)
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| China's Reorientation on Code of Conduct and the ASEAN Summit |
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The ASEAN Summit presents an opening for China to get what it want. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (11/15/2022)
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| Escaping Prison of the Past to Architecture the Future |
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Report about H.E. Prime Minister Abazovi? from Montenegro's recent lecture. By Pia Poppenreiter. 11/11/2022
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| The Financial Crisis of Sri Lanka: History, Factors, Effects, and Global Consequences |
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What's behind Sri Lanka's financial crisis? By Arisha Aslam. (11/09/2022)
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| Forget Thucydides, South Korea looks to a Manchurian Trap as China rises |
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South Koreans look to the Manchu conquest of China when examining the future of relations between the two countries. By Professor Joel Atkinson. (11/02/2022)
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| Chomsky and Pollin: Pushing a Viable Climate Project Around COP27 |
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Noam Chomsky and Robert Polin discuss COP27. By C.J. Polychronou. 10/26/2022
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| Xi Jinping's Bid for Re-Election is Full of Variables |
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Xi Jinping's bid for re-election may not be as easy as thought by many. He may even lose - at least part - of his power. By Dr. Tao Peng. (10/22/2022)
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| Neutrality as a Road to Prosperity |
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Report on presentation made by Heinz Fisher, former Austrian State President, reflecting on history. By Prof. Lucija Mulej. (10/19/2022)
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| JFK and the international importance of “Ich bin ein Berliner” |
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Paper presents reflections on the importance of John F. Kennedy's Ich bin ein Berliner speech and its ramifications. By Vilson Junçaj . (10/17/2022)
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| The Difference of Defense |
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Examining security structures of the past decades and the security responses in retrospective as seen by a Cabinet member of Tony Blair’s government in the UK. By Lily Ong. (10/11/2022)
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| Why the Arctic is Unlikely to Lift Russia's Curse |
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What are the prospects for the Arctic to become Moscow's 'new ocean'? An analysis. By Andrea Restaldi. (10/05/2022)
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| Qatar’s FIFA World Cup 2022 Challenges: Brief Analysis of Economic, Political, Social, and Security |
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Author analyzes challenges and impacts of the upcoming World Cup on Qatar and other prominent affected countries. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 10/04/2022
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| Helsinki Spirit Revisited |
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As part of the Geneva Lecture Series, Amb. Lamberto Zannier gave a highly mesmerizing and content intensive lecture for the faculty members and Geneva-based diplomats.* Excellency Zannier outlined...
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| Armenophobia: Enemy and Dehumanizing Images |
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The need for Turkey and Armenia to reconcile the Armenian genocide and move forward. By Kathryn Maldonado. (10/04/2022)
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| ‘Old and Unoriginal’: Bolsonaro’s Hold and Maintenance of Power in Brazilian Democracy |
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Paper presents an in-depth look at Jair Bolsonaro, his strategies, and his place with other populists. By Iuri M. Piovezan. 10/02/2022
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| Henry Alfred Kissinger’s Diplomacy: Sino-American Relations |
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Paper examines Henry Kissinger's legacy. By Yuxuan Yang. 09/28/2022
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| Europe is Preparing for a Cold Winter and the Rise of Israel as a Regional Energy Power |
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Analyzing a potential energy crisis in Europe this winter and opportunities for Israel to strengthen ties there. By Kobby Barda. 09/22/2022
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| Future of Economy past the Triple C challenge (Climate, Covid, war Calamity) |
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Former Prime Minister of Romania, Petre Roman, discusses practical and theoretical challenges for societies and economies. (09/20/2022)
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| Of Tyranny and Choice and the Trust in Pluralistic Societies |
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The practical and theoretical hurdles of the modern pluralistic societies. By Prof. Lucija Mulej. (09/19/2022)
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| Is the Rise of Hindu Nationalistic Politics Impacting India's Foreign Policy? |
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Article assesses the influence of growing Hindu Nationalism on India's Foreign Policy conduct. By Nitya Shukla. (09/15/2022)
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| Sports, Lies, Ideological Tapes |
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Author examines sports and the surrounding topics through the prism of ideologies and economic societal forces. By Ljubodrag Duci Simonovic. (09/14/2022)
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| Is Beijing's Grip on Malaysia and the Region Inevitable? |
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What can we expect to see from China's influence in the region? By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (09/09/2022)
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| Ramifications of Russia-Ukraine War Within America |
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Author presents list of ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine War on America. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (09/06/2022)
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| Erdogan’s Masterplan: Decoding geopolitical impact of Erdogan’s foreign policy |
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Erdogan's policies and influence in Turkey, the region, and internationally. By Anshika Singh. (09/02/2022)
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| “Soft” Power in Cultural Diplomacy: Pandas in Ancient China, China’s Big Lie, and Its Use of Pandas |
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Paper examines Chinese Panda diplomacy and impacts on Chinese culture in the twenty-first century. By Jingyuan Chen. (09/01/2022)
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| Mandelbaum, the Tet Offensive and Media Reporting |
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Author examines the Vietnam War's Tet Offensive and impacts, if any, by media. By Taoxi Xie. (08/30/2022)
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| Tensions in Bosnia and the Balkans |
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Reasons and implications of recent tensions in the Balkans and Bosnia. By Stuffer Francesco. (08/30/2022)
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| Zero-Covid Strategy is a Double-edged Sword for China and North Korea |
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China and North Korea's zero-Covid policies present the countries with numerous challenges. By Lin (Kirin) PU and Jules Hanisee. (08/31/2022)
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| U.S. Imperialism and Taiwan |
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Author argues that, by looking at the Taiwan-Strait situation through an anti-imperialist framework, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is a continuation U.S. attempts to project its imperial hegemony....
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| Increased Regional Tension as Fallout of the Pelosi Visit to Taiwan |
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Author discusses fallout from Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan and its implications. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (08/19/2022)
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| Let’s Acknowledge Inflation Reduction Act’s Significance — and Its Inadequacy |
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In this interview, Prof. Robert Pollin examines the Inflation Reduction Act and current U.S. inflation issues. By C.J. Polychronou. (08/10/2022)
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| Interview with Noam Chomsky: US Foreign Policy Shaped by Fear of China's Rise |
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In this interview, Nom Chomsky says, 21st-Century US foreign policy Is shaped by fears of China’s rise. By C.J. Polychronou. (08/05/2022)
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| Is America Doomed for a Clash with China? |
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Is a clash betwen the US and China avoidable? By Collins Chong Yew Keat . (08/04/2022)
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| We Can’t Avoid Climate Breakdown Without Reducing Growth, Leading Economist Says |
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In this inteview, Herman Daly, professor emeritus at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy and who once served as a senior economist at the World Bank — explains why the current econom...
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| Can Taipei Escape Beijing’s Claws? |
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Challenges facing Taipei in holding off the China threat. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (07/27/2022)
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| The Politicization of Islam in Indonesia: Its Causes and Effects |
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Essay provides analysis of Indonesian policies concerning Islam. By Suhail Ahmad Khan. (07/24/2022)
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| Interview with Noam Chomsky: Biden’s Middle East Trip Contains Echoes of Trump’s Policies |
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Noam Chomsky reflects on President Biden's current Middle East trip. Interview by C.J. Polychronou. (07/15/2022)
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| Genesis, Institutions and Instruments of the European Union: A Concise Guide on Euro-Multilaterialism |
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Announcing new book by Prof. Anis Bajrektarevic and...
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| South Ossetia After the Presidential Elections. |
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Ukraine isn't the only hotspot in the post-Soviet area. Author examines scenarios in Souh Ossetia after their elections. By Francesco Stuffer. (06/27/2022)
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| Principles of Operation in the European Union |
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Author presents case that the European Union operates on the basis of the principles of intergovernmentalism and supranationalism. By Aditya Gupta. (06/20/2022)
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| NATO Membership May Spell the End of Finland and Sweden as Social Democracies |
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Finnish political scientist Heikki Patomäki provides a critical look into the reasons why Finland and Sweden have opted to join NATO and the potential consequences for Nordic social democracy. By C...
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| What is it good for? An analysis of war goals in Ukraine and a path to peace |
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Author presents analysis on what peace could look like in Ukraine. By Kieran Garvey. (06/10/2022)
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| National Cryptocurrencies: A step away |
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Analyzing scenarios for insitututing national cryptocurrencies. By Dr. Ehab Khalifa. (06/08/2022)
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| Ukraine: Looming crisis, fracturing International Order |
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Author Ukrainian crisis and its impact on the international legal order. By Betselot Kebede Kassa, (06/06/2022)
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| War between Russia and Ukraine (2022): Analyzing Information and International Relations |
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Interview with Professor Maria Repnikova (Georgia State University, United States). (06/01/2022)
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| Ukrainian crisis: Meanings, Consequences, Outcome |
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Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic discusses the Ukrainian crisis. By Covadonga Romero. (05/31/2022)
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| Timeline of the JCPOA |
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Author examines a timeline of the JCPOA, how the nuclear deal came about, what happened to it during the Trump administration, and what is being done about it in the current Biden administration. B...
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| Return of Honesty for our Global Social Compact |
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Author call for the return of honesty in global conduct of affairs, notably to Global Special Compact , which is needed today more than ever before. By Jehanie Milky. (05/26/2022)
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| The PMLN Government, Political Uncertainty and Pakistan’s Complex Challenges: A Short Analysis |
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Analyzing the current state of Pakistan. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 05/24/2022
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| Hey Woman! |
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Making progress for women's rights. By Pooja Sevaramani. (05/24/2022)
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| America’s Deadly Legacy in Vietnam |
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The lingering issue of unexploded ordinance (UXO) in Vietnam. By Logan Wolff. (05/18/2022)
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| Interview with Alicia Garza: “The Shooter Wrote a Manifesto, and My Name Was Included In It” |
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Interview with Alicia Garza, cofounder of Black Lives Matter and Principal of Black Futures Lab. By C.J. Polychroniou. (05/18/2022)
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| Kim's Nuclear Brinkmanship and Power Trap |
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Kim Jong-un's strategic shifts put nuclear balance in peril. By Collins Chong Yew Keat. (05/18/2022)
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| Representation on the Global Stage |
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Author calls for equality in international organizations. By Nyla Williams. 05/16/2022
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| A Deal with the Devil: Why Northern Triangle Leaders Must Negotiate with Las Maras |
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Analysis of the ongoing conflict in the Northern Triangle and how governments must pursue a different type of action to address the increasing violence. By Ignacio Gomez. (05/16/2022)
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| Citizen’s Assembly for an Equal America |
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Author proposes that a citizen's assembly can be a useful tool to implement as a way to decrease the strucutral discrimination that exists throughout America. By Grace Thomas. (05/15/2022)
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| How Female Victims Become Ghosts in Brazil’s Trafficking Interventions |
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Author calls for Brazil to refocus efforts on preventing trafficking against women. By Shreya Satagopan . (05/15/2022)
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| Why the Proposed TRIPS Waiver is the Best Option to Combat Vaccine Distribution Inequality |
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Author argues that TRIPS waiver is the best way forward to address vaccine distribution inequality. By Nora Heffernan. (05/15/2022)
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| Russkiy mir: The Return of Religious War to Europe |
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The concept of "Russia mir" or “Russian World” and how it's impacting Russian politics and power. By Kurt Gmunder. (05/15/2022)
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| Overcoming Differences in Remembrance |
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Author analyses standpoints and reactivity within the Israeli-Palestinian arena, taking last week's remembrance ceremonies as a starting point. By Dr. Alexander Loengarov. (05/14/2022)
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| The Recent Development of Samoa |
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Analysis of Samoa's current development. By Kennedy Murray. (05/12/2022)
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| Interview with Noam Chomsky: To Tackle Climate, Our Morality Must Catch Up With Our Intelligence |
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In this interview, scholar-activist Noam Chomsky grapples with the consequences of this short-term thinking amid escalating military tensions. By C.J. Polychroniou. (05/12/2022)
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| Our Natural Market: Coupling Environmental Conservation with Sustainable Development |
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Looking at the impacts of climate change, focusing on efforts in Palu and Rwanda to combat it. By Justin Gulino. (05/12/2022)
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| Women’s Rights in Japan |
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Author analysis women's rights and Japan and offers suggestions to improve it. By Beihao Chen. (05/11/2022)
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| Taking a Step Back: What Vietnam Can Teach us about International Development |
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Analysis of Vietnam's development and how it successes may be implemented elsewhere. By Ian Cook. (05/11/2022)
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| Kennedy’s Foreign Policy in Vietnam: A Series of Decisions that Ultimately Limited Diplomatic Option |
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Analyzing Kennedy’s Foreign Policy in Vietnam. By Taoxi Xie. 05/06/2022
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| Warm Welcome for Ukrainian Refugees: A Unique Case of Czech Solidarity |
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The Czech Republic's response to handling the Ukrainian refugee crisis and what can be appled elsewhere. By Barbora Lehká. (05/06/2022)
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| Ukrainianization of Europe or Europeanisation of Ukraine |
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The looming crisis over Ukraine. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/04/2022)
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| On the collapse of supply chains and their impact on food security and the energy sector |
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Analyzing the state of Energy & Food security in light of Russian aggression in Ukraine. By Kobby Barda. 05/04/2022
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| The Arms are Fair |
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How did the free world let the Ukrainian invasion happen? By Sartaj Chaudhary. (04/30/2022)
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| Clausewitz and Contemporary Warfare |
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Reflections on Clauswitz's philosophy on war and its relevance today. By Mohammed Ali Zafar. (04/27/2022)
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| Parallel Track on Developmental Issues: Western China and Southern Sudan |
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Essay analyzes the right to development, particularly those in rural and vulnerable categories (females, children, indigenous). By Cheng Huang. (04/26/2022)
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| Conflict, Heartbreak and the Full Picture |
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With the recent terror attacks in Israel as a starting point, this essay focuses on reactions to extreme violence in conflict situations and on how they contribute to mutually exclusive narratives....
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| Key to Ukraine: Re-calibration, contextualization, de-escalation |
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Analyzing strategic arms control in a light of the escalating crisis over Ukraine. By Alexander G. Savelyev and Olga M. Alexandria. 04/21/2022
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| Cultural and Art Diplomacy - The Example of Portugal's Consulate-General in Newark, New Jersey (United States) |
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Case study examines the Art of Diplomacy, focusing on the example of Portugal's Consulate-General in Newark, New Jersey. By Dr. Jorge Marinho, Júlio Ventura, Guilherme Guimarães. (04/14/2022)
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| Nuclear weapons at the crossroads: Study of India- Pakistan nuclear deterrence |
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Examining India and Pakistan's need for nuclear deterrence. By Mir Basit Sajad. (04/12/2022)
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| Strategic Planning in a Right Now World: Interview with David Booth |
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David Booth, appearing soon at the ASP 2022 Global Conference, discusses the challenges of strategic planning in a 'Right...
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| International Consortium of Think-Tanks launch the “Europe in Asia’s Century” in Bucurest |
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Examining the recently launched Process – Europe in Asian Century, looking for a broader participatory base and partnership rings with verity of stakeholders from multiple continents. By Marcela Ga...
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| Strategic Planning: Interview with Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, Sage Solutions |
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Dr. Rebecca Sutherns, appearing soon at the ASP 2022 Global Conference, discusses collaborative strategic planning and ch...
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| After February’s Dire IPCC Report, the Green New Deal Is More Urgent Than Ever |
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Two leading climate activists — Margaret Kwateng, a national Green New Deal organizer at Grassroots Global Justice Alliance, and Ebony Twilley Martin, co-exec...
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| Strategic Planning in a 'Right Now' World: Interview with Dr. Nick Hadjinicolaou |
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Dr. Nick Hadjinicolaou discusses strategic planning in the current 'right now' environment. (03/23/2022)
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| The Olde Oak |
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Excerpt from climate change themed children's book, The Budgies of Fairborne Farmes. By Nicole Pylawka. (03/15/2022)
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| IA Forum Winter 2022 - Climate Change and Energy |
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This issue of International Affairs Forum presents interviews, essays, and opinion pieces discussing Climate Change and Energy. 03/15/2022
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| Interview with Noam Chomsky: A No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine Could Unleash Untold Violence |
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Noah Chomsky discusses the Ukraine-Russia War and related issues from post-World War II global architecture. By C.J. Polychronou. (03/11/2022)
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| Has Constructivism Become More Feasible with International Relations? A Study of the 21st Century |
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Author discusses how and why constructivism is becoming more feasible with international relations and contributing more to international relations theory. By Mir Basit Sajad. (03/09/2022)
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| Climate change posing a real threat to European cities: is it already the time to press the alarm button? |
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Examining needs and efforts to address climate change in Europe. By Leyla Mammadova. (03/01/2022)
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| The Interregnum and Its Discontents |
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Reflections on the state of democracy and America's declining stature. By Timothy Bovy. (03/01/2022)
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| Escalating tension in Russian-Ukrainian relations |
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Examing the history of Russian-Ukrainian tensions. By Fatma Tawfik. (02/25/2022)
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| The Impact of Climate Change on Global Security |
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Author examines the securitization of climate change. By Zunaira Malik. (02/24/2022)
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| Public Transportation Uptake in the Arab Region: Where are the Private Car Deterrents? |
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Examining the needs for the Arab region's 'Car Culture' needs to be curbed. By Elliott J. Neal. (02/23/2022)
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| The Arab Media Landscape: Imbalanced International Communication Flow and Al Jazeera |
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Qatar University Mass Communication Department Head, Kamal Hamidou, shares some insights in an interview with Dr. Jorge Marinho. (02/20/2022)
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| “Politics as Usual” Will Never Be a Solution to the Current Climate Threat |
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C.J. Polychroniou discusses the climate crisis with Richard Falk. (02/21/2022)
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| Assessing the History and Evolution of India’s Foreign policy in Afghanistan with Special Emphasis on India-Taliban Relations |
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Examining India's foreign policy with Afghanistan. By Harshita Tyagi. (02/16/2021)
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| Comparison the Status of Women in Modern India and Contemporary India |
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Analysis of womens rights in India, comparing two eras. By Pooja Sevaramani. (01/28/2022)
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| Gantowisas: democracy and eternal feminine beyond the legends – a way to rethink world order |
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Paper examines the myth of the eternal feminine in a Iroquois adaptation. By Paola Canale. 01/23/2022
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| The never-ending womens rights chokehold among the shifts of power in Afghanistan – What changes unde |
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Paper examines womens rights under Taliban rule in Afghanistan. By Paola Canale. 01/23/2022
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| World Re-binarized: A brief history of the Sino-American collision course |
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Analysis of the forthcoming global realignment triggered by the conformation of China and the US and its impact on Asia, Africa and the MENA. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (01/20/2022)
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| Cultural Diplomacy of an Israeli Martial Art - Krav Maga: The Issue of Peace in the Middle East According to Itay Gil |
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Interview with Dr. Itay Gil, a distinguished member of the Israeli Special Forces who is also an internationally renowned expert in security / defense. By Jorge Marinho. (01/10/2022)
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| 2022 or 2020, too? Of the West and its Self-annihilation |
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Article elaborates on the ongoing C-19 crisis and the surrounding socio-political and economic implication. It suggests main challenges for the EU and revisits basics of the HR regime. Finally, the...
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| The Organization of Islamic Cooperation OIC: A Brief Note on Structure and Performance |
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Overview of the OIC. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 12/22/2021
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| How the United States Violates the Rights of Undocumented Workers |
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Examining U.S. failure to protect and enforce human rights protections for undocumented workers. By Diane Cruz. (12/21/2021)
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| Peace in Plurality: Religious Homogeneity and Social Instability in Southeast Asia |
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Paper analyzes the relationship between religious homogeneity and social instability and exclusion in Southeast Asia and to study the connection between them. By Dylan Nigh. 12/21/2021
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| How Did We Get Here?: An Analysis of The Rise of Right-Wing Populism in Western Europe |
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Paper demonstrates that Western European right-wing populism is the product of a gradual process that can be dated back to post-World War II. By Nathan Martins. 12/21/2021
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| The Global Future of Solar Energy Explored: A Short Note |
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Essays analyzes solar energy and its prospects. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 12/20/2021
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| For a Global Left |
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Author calls for the need of an international strategy among the left to handle changes in capital flows under globalisation. It argues that political solutions of the future will be determined in...
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| ‘Naya’ Pakistan: A story of failed Hybrid Democratic Setup |
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Essay analyzes Pakistan's hybrid democracy and its challenges. By Hrithik Singh. (12/10/2021)
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| The Health Care Systems of the United States and Switzerland |
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Paper analysis Swiss and U.S. health care systems, suggesting that the United States should consider changes. By Ingrid Noriega. (12/08/2021)
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| New Caledonia: A Wedge in the AUKUS? |
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What impacts could New Caledonia's December 12 vote for independence have for ANKUS and China's growing role in the region? By Manlio Graziano and Mathilde Philippon By Manlio Graziano and Mathil...
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| Women Rights Issues in Western China and Southern Sudan |
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Paper examines what causes the problems of lacking education that women face in western China and southern Sudan and how to solve them. By Cheng Huang. 11/03/2021
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| Joseph Nye’s Reflections on Current International Relations: Public Diplomacy, Space Exploration and Artificial Intelligence |
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Summarizing an interview with Professor Joseph Nye, centering on Public Diplomacy / Soft Power. Originally published by Marinho Media Analysis / October 26, 2021
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| Artificial Intelligence and Global Security |
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Analyzing impacts of AI on global security. By Dr. Ehab Khalifa. (11/09/2021)
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| Climate of Im/pact – A Streetcar named Glasgow |
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Former OECD Secretary-General discusses the ongoing Climate Change talks at COP26. By Donald Johnston. (11/06/2021)
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| The Status Quo in Asia: Prospects for Pan-Asian Integration |
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Reflections on the Nonalliened Movement’s 60th anniversary – with a special focus on Asian affairs and fragility of relations there in absence of a pan-continental security setting. By Maria Smotry...
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| Beyond Nonalignment: The Impact of the Cold War on India’s Foreign Policy |
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Paper argues that India’s Cold War foreign policy was dynamic and constantly adapting to different situations, rather than a static nonalignment which many accounts reduce it to. By Tridib Bhattach...
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| Noam Chomsky: The US-Led “War on Terror” Has Devastated Much of the World |
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In this interview, Noam Chomsky examines the 'War on Terror' and its effectiveness. By C.J. Polychroniou. (09/30/2021)
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| FATA’s Mainstreaming Trajectory |
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What are the positives and pitfalls of mainstreaming FATA? By Muhmmad Haseeb. (09/21/2021)
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| The Callous Withdrawal from Afghanistan |
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Historical background and commentary about Afghanistan and the U.S. withdrawal. By Sartaj Chaudhary. (09/11/2021)
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| Hypersonic Technology in South Asia: Implications for the Region |
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Analyzing Pakistan's decision whether to embrace hypersonic technology for national security. By Ahmad Ali. (09/11/2021)
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| Afghanistan, United States and Regional Developments: The Path Forward |
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What lies ahead for Afghanistan? By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (09/09/2021)
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| China and Sports |
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Paper argues tht augmenting the soft power capabilities of sporting competitions and events, China can extend its power projection abroad and domestically with great success. By Simo Nikolic. (09/...
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| The outcry screams of Syria, plunging in a debacle |
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The plight of Syria. By Paola Canale. (09/04/2021)
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| Post-War Afghanistan, the US, NATO, and Regional Politics: A Brief Analysis |
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Examining Post-War Afghanistand and the path ahead. By Sohail Mahmood. (09/02/2021)
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| High Time to Revisit Kenneth Waltz Ideas |
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Paper reexamines the thoughts of Kenneth Waltz. By Amit Kumar. (09/01/2021)
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| Decentralized Greening Future of European Energy |
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An analysis on the ongoing energy shift of Europe/EU. By Mak Bajrektarevic. (08/31/2021)
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| Joseph R. McCarthy: Communication Technology and the Second Red Scare in United States |
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Paper examines the U.S. Red Scare of the 1950s and Joseph R. McCarthy. By Anping Yang. (08/30/2021)
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| Bolsonaro in the Russian Roulette |
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Essay looks at Bolsonaro's strenuous and hazardous efforts to overcome environmental and climate change emergency. By Paola Canale. (08/30/2021)
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| Who Called Angela Merkel? |
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What happened at Angela Merkel's recent meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow? By Tomislav Jaki?. (08/28/2021)
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| R2P: A Normative Paradox |
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Paper examines whether Responsibility to Protest (R2P) should be abandoned. By Yaarub Al-Dhahab. (08/27/2021)
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| Instrumentalization of Disjunct-Nations: A Unique Russian Strategy |
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Paper reexamines reasons for Russian actions in Crimea and Novorossiya. By Yash Sharma. (08/20/2021)
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| Should the International Community Redefine Traditional Definitions of War in the Wake of Potential Biological Attacks? |
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Examining the definition of war in the context of biological attacks. By Shayna Koczur. (08/17/2021)
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| Cold War Redux : Who Ended the Cold War and Squandered the Cold Peace? |
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Paper analyzes Cold War dynamics and the future of liberalism and democracy. By Amartya Sharma. 08/05/2021
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| Case Studies of Contemporary Diplomacy of China, India, and the US |
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Examing cases of contemporary diplomacy. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 08/04/2021
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| COVID-19 and the Spanish Flu of 1918: A Comparison |
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Paper compares the COVID-19 pandemic to the Spanish Flu of 1918, discusses how public perception of disease has changed, and analyzes if this change in perception is an asset or a detriment to the ...
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| How Would the Education Sector Change if Governments Were no Longer Involved? |
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Is government involvement necessary to achieve effective education? By Sizhuang Wang. 07/29/2021
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| The Politicization of Science |
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The impacts of politizing science and ways to lessen their influence. By Sharif Khalid. (07/27/2021)
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| Past Century Revisited |
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Examining the past century and looking ahead to the future. By Dr J Scott Younger. (07/28/2021)
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| Analyzing Nigeria’s Leadership Status in Today’s World |
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Author examines Nigeria's role in world leadership. By Osarodion Izevbigie. (07/24/2021)
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| Sustainable Development Through Microfinance: Uplifting the Poor Through Financial Inclusion |
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An analysis of microfinance and it's goals. By Akshat Juneja. (07/23/2021)
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| Understanding Brunei’s Approach to Diplomacy in Myanmar |
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Contrary to public opinion, Brunei has not committed a “diplomatic gaffe” as ASEAN chair. By Moez Hayat. (07/16/2021)
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| Democracy and Human Rights as Basis for Lasting Peace |
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Summary of a public lecture given by H.E. Kjell Magne Bondevik, Norway’s longest serving non-Labour Prime Minister (1997-2005), and President of the Oslo Center. By Isabella Maria Bello Arocha. (0...
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| Saigonisation of Afghanistan ? |
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Author examines the ongoing withdrawal of the US-NAO troops from Afghanistan, its historical parallels, and geopolitical consequences. By Tomislav Jakic. (07/12/2021)
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| The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security |
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China's Belt and Road Initiative and its implications for Indian security. By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)
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| The Belt and Road Initiative and Indian Security |
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By Ashwin Kandath. (07/09/2021)
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| The twilight of idols, liquid society and post-sovereignty |
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Scholarly essay examines sovereignism and its new form. By Paola Canale. (06/26/2021)
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| The Spanish Flu: How the 1918 Influenza Pandemic Impacted Boston, the US, and the World |
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Paper examines the 1918 pandemic and its repercussions. By Ethan Han. 06/26/2021
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| IMF: Criticism and Compliments |
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Paper analyzes pros and cons of the IMF. By Jean Vilbert. (06/17/2021)
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| The Biden-Putin Geneva Summit: Arms and Drums Control? |
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Authors analyze the likely goals and positions of Russia and the United States on nuclear arms control. By Dr. Alexander G. Savelyev and Olga M. Naryshkina. 06/14/2021
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| COVID, Communication, and Controversy |
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How modern media blurs the line between fact and fiction. By Ethan Han. 06/04/2021
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| Global Reset: Revamping Supply Chains in the New World Order |
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Examing the changing landscape of supply chains. By Falit Sijariya. (06/3/2021)
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| Using Blockchain Technology to address Human Trafficking |
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Author examines the ways in which Blockchain technology can be used to combat human trafficking. By John Mac Ghlionn. (06/02/2021)
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| Mediterranean: Fragile but Pivotal |
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President of the Republic of Malta, His Excellency George Vella,, discusses Mediterranean and its security as a pivotal bridge between EU/Europe and Afroasia via its intermediate MENA neighbourhood...
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| Impact of Remote Working on Organizational Effectiveness |
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Author analyzes effects of Remote Work on organizational effectiveness. By Abhinav Dutta. (05/27/2021)
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| Defund or Defend: The Issues Behind Police Use of Force |
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Essay provides analysis of the defund the police movement and police use of force issues. By Mathias McFarlane. (05/17/2021)
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| Internet Algorithms and Radicalization |
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Paper explores the impact of internet algorithms on political infrastructure. By Arham Malik. (05/17/2021)
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| Benin’s Recent Election is a Warning Sign to Democracy Everywhere |
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The recent election in Benin demonstrates that, as countries begin favoring the Chinese authoritarian model of governing, the West must stand up more strongly for democratic norms. By Benjamin Pear...
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| A Path to Global Economic Prosperity: Economic Freedom |
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Author discusses effects of economic freedom on economic growth and prosperity, as well as its positive effects on economic progress and success. By Renyu Gu. 05/13/2021
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| Eastern Europe: Energetically Marching in to the Wrong Side of History |
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Author discusses attempts to rewrite the history of Eastern Europe during WWII and its aftermath.. By Tomislav Jakic. (05/13/2021)
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| Nord Stream 2: To Gain or to Refrain? |
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Why Germany refuses to bend under sanctions pressure. (05/10/2021)
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| Reinforcement, Flashbulb Memories, and Personality |
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Paper examines populism as a conflict-centered form of politics. By Nick Bailey. (05/04/2021)
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| Populism and Relative Deprivation |
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Paper examines populism as a conflict-centered form of politics. By Nick Bailey. (05/04/2021)
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| We Shall Go on to the End |
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Winston Churchill and the power of communication in the darkest hours of World War II. By Guanqiao Huang. 05/05/2021
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| Great Power Competition: What Is In It For Djibouti? |
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Analyzing the impacts of Great Power Competition between the U.S. and China on developing countries such as Djibouti. By Alexander J. Teynor. (05/04/2021)
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| Examining Potential Steps Towards Transitional Justice in the United States |
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Analyzing efforts needed to successfullly implement transitional justice in the US. By Sydney Lang. (05/04/2021)
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| Vienna Process: Minilateralism for the future of Europe and its strategic neighbourhood |
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Discussing a unique approach to much needed multilateralism in Europe – diplomacy of constant, small steps – so called MINI-lateralism. By Dr. Monika Wohlfeld. (04/28/2021)
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| The Ghost of Afghanistan Past: A Challenge for the Biden Administration |
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The Biden administration plans to withdraw all US troops from Afghanistan by September 2021. What are the implications? By Etfa Khurshid Mirza. (04/22/2021)
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| Interrogating hydro-environmental issues in Bangladesh-India Relations |
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Addressing hydro-environmental issues in Bangladesh-Indian relations. By Sharif Mustajib. (04/17/2021)
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| Art is a Mirror of the Magnitude of Human Achievement, but also a Message of how Fragile those Achie |
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A discussion of “From Culture for Peace to Culture of Peace”. By Anastasiia Pachina. (04/17/2021)
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| Making Strategic Planning Work: Interview with Anthony Taylor |
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In this interview, Anthony Taylor, Managing Partner at SME Strategy Consulting Inc., explains the Multiple Destination Trap, developing sucessful strategi...
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| Strategic Planning: Interview with Prof. Pierre Hadaya |
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In this interview, Professor Pierre Hadaya discusses strategic planning and the benefits of certification. (04/15/2021)
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| Business Strategy and Cryptocurrencies: Interview with Claudio E. Fiorillo |
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In this interview, Claudio E. Fiorillo discusses strategic planning for turbulent times, bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies. (04/14/2021)
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| President of Malta at the Vienna Process: No Europe without its Neighborhood |
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The President of the Republic of Malta, Dr. George Vella, discusses Euro-Mediterranean challenges. By Eugene Matos de Lara. (04/14/2021)
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| Calling the Shots: State vs. Federal Government During COVID-19 |
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Paper provides an overview of how the federal government and states enacted upon existing legislation to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. By Maha Butt. (04/12/2021)
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| Analyzing Strategic Planning: Interview with Dr. Nick Hadjinicolaou |
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Dr. Nick Hadjinicolaou discusses facets of strategic planning. Dr. Hadjinicolaou will be presenting at the upcoming Associat...
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| Vienna Process: Re-visiting and Re-thinking the Euro-MED |
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From the recent IFIMES Conference: Monika Wohlfeld (German Chair for Peace Studies & Conflict Prevention) and Ettore Greco (Vice-President of the European Institute for International Affairs) discu...
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| Discussing Strategic Planning: Interview with Dr. Alan Barlow |
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Dr. Alan Barlow Hamworthy Combustion Group discusses his pioneering business process model and strategic planning. Mr. Barlow will be presenting at the upcoming Association for Strategic Planning V...
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| Feminist IR Theory and Terrorism |
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Paper analyzes terrorism from a feminist IR theory lens. By Maha Butt. (04/07/2021)
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| Brexit and the Future of Transatlantic Relations: Decoupling or Recalibration |
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Brexit, EU-UK disputes, and transatlantic dynamics. By Sinisa Ljepojevic. (04/02/2021)
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| Resolving the Farmer-Herder Crisis in Nigeria |
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Author analyzes Nigeria's Farmer-Herder crisis, potential impacts, and a potential resolution. By Osarodion Izevbigie. (04/01/2021)
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| Continuity in Times of Crises: UNIDO partnering the Vienna Process |
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The role of the United Nations Specialised Agencies in the times of crises (with a due reference to the SDGs). By Uulkan Burkanova. (03/29/2021)
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| Vienna Process for the Greening of Eurasia |
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Examing the ongoing talks and possible actions about the New Green Deal that occupies agendas of the EU, US and major international organisations. By Chloé Bernadaux. (03/31/2021)
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| Towards a Psychodynamic Theory of Corruption |
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Focusing on India, this paper presents a psychodynamic theory of corruption.. By J Mac Ghlionn. 03/30/2021
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| Of the North Stream 2 and Trans-Atlantic Esteem, too |
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Can there be a trans-Atlantic rift related to the so-called Nord Stream pipeline? Essay discusses this and general energy security issues in Europe. By Matthias E Leitner. (03/23/2021)
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| No EU Green Deal without balanced approach to Energy and Transport |
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From the recent IFIMES event, a discussion of the EU Green Deal. By Audrey Beaulieu. (03/19/2021)
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| China’s Self-Strengthening Movement and Japan’s Meiji Restoration |
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Essay examines the similarities and differences between China and Japan’s decision to modernize when both Asian states were under threat of growing Western influence. By Guanqiao Huang. 03/17/2021<...
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| Corruption in Northern India: Can Blockchain Technology be used to help address the problem? |
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Examines corruption in India, particularly in the northern states, and the prospect of using blockchain technology to combat it. By J Mac Ghlionn. 03/16/2021
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| Brexit and future of Transatlantic relations |
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Discussion from International Chancellor of the President University, Schott Younger at the IFIMES event, “Europe – Future – Neighbourhood at 75: Disruptions Recalibration Continuity”. (03/11/2021...
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| The Global Mediterranean and the OSCE Platform for Dialogue |
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From the IFIMES event, “Europe – Future – Neighbourhood at 75: Disruptions Recalibration Continuity”, a discussion about the OSCE. By Emiliano Alessandri. (03/11/2021)
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| The Formalization of Racial Partisanship in the West and Informalization of Ethnic Favoritism in African Electoral Politics |
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Author presents a comparative study that problematizes the perception and practice of ethnicity and informality in Nigeria and the United States. By Chinaza Asiegbu. (03/09/2021)
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| New constructivism needed towards Europe's East |
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EU Commissioner Várhelyi's opening the Vienna Process event on International Women’s Day. (03/08/2021)
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| Honorable Justice Petric: Opening Remarks from the Vienna Process conference on Int Women’s Day |
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| Trinity for Scrutiny: Council of Europe, Human Rights instruments and Citizens |
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Essay discusses the ongoing erosion of human rights in Europe and the efforts of the Council of Europe to protect and upheld them via the Tromsø legal instrument which recently entered into a force...
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| Remember the History of Berlin Divided: Monuments, Memory, and History |
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Paper examines Berlin's twentieth century history and impact. By Ethan Han. 03/06/2021
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| Announcing New Book - Caspian: Status, Challenges, Prospects |
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Announcing a new book from Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic analyzing the legal classification, security and environmental concerns, geopolitics, and energy flow impact of the Caspian Plateau. (03/01/2...
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| “Atman Nirbhar Bharat” - Economic Crises and Self-Reliance in the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Essay analyzes the impact of Covid-19 on the economic priorities of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By Shareen Joshi, Siddharth Muchhal, Connor Brennan, Ria Pradhan, and Joyce Yang. 02/27/20...
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| The Future of Democracy: In Peril? |
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In this new issue of International Affairs Forum, experts around the world discuss the future of democracy and challenges it faces. February 2021
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| How South Korea’s foreign policy will shift in the Biden Era |
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As the Biden era has begun, South Korea hopes to improve its relations with the United States despite the ongoing US-China conflicts and the North Korean issue. Seunghyun Han examines the Biden adm...
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| Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Developing Countries |
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With an emphasis on Bangladesh, paper discusses how developing countries can achieve SDGs. By Suraiya Afrina. 02/19/2021
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| The Second Intifada and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict |
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Paper examines the Second Intifada and its repercussions. By Yilin Wang. 02/19/2021
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| Ethnicity and Democratization in Ethiopia |
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Paper explores the challenges of nation-building due to the politicization of ethnic identities in Ethiopia and how it has hindered the democratization process. By Melale Hailu. (02/05/2...
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| Events pushing the things over the edge: A critical study of Sino-Australian Rivalry |
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Paper analyzes major events, which are pushing Australia and Chinese relations to an extreme edge. By Saif Ali. 02/04/2021
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| Has the European Integration Process Reached an Dead End? |
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Dr. Heinz Fischer discusses the history of European post-WWII integrations, its current state, and future challenges. By Audrey Beaulieu. (01/27/2021)
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| The 4 groups of Senate Republicans that will decide Trump’s impeachment trial |
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Author categorizes U.S. Republic senators who will vote on the second Trump impeachment effort. By Iveta Cherneva. (01/27/2021)
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| Multicultural Dilemma in France: Can Nativism Provoke Insurgency? |
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Essay examines a common issue facing France and Turkey: the weaponizing culture of civilizationism and nativism and its threat to Islam. By Carlie Chiesa. (01/28/2021)
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| The Riyadh Gulf Cooperation Council GCC January 5, 2021 Summit |
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Analyis of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summitt. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 01/22/2021
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| Fearful New World. Towards a geopolitics of unknown fears |
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Despite recent events, fear has been growing for decades despite data suggesting that the rational evidence-based reasons for those fears do not match such escalation. By Prof. ...
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| Concise history of international development – from the UN University Rector Dr. Malone |
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Dr. David M. Malone presents his take on the history of international development and engagement of international FORAs, particularly in the planetary South – from WWI to present. By Gu...
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| On the Failure of Soviet Foreign Policy in the Middle East |
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Paper provides a historical analysis of Soviet foreign policy in the Middle East. By Anping Yang. (01/15/21)
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| A Moderated Handshake: Bilateralism, Agricultural Trade Liberalization, and the WTO |
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Essay addresses: what current trade reform compromise could the WTO reach to alleviate the effects of agricultural trade policies on developing countries? By Adeola Egbeyemi. (01/15/2021...
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| Rookies in the Major League: Recruitment Miscalculations in Terrorist Organizations |
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Essay analyzes recruitment techniques by terrorist groups. By Isabella Baker. (01/06/2021)
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| Evaluation model of the performance of the higher education system in developing countries |
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Analysis paper of the present model of higher education in several countries, particularly in developing countries. By Prof. Djawed Sangdel. 01/06/2021
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| What New Institutions Do We Need For An International Green Deal To Be Feasible? |
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Prof. Ioannis Varoufakis' views on what Europe and the G-7 need to do in order to adjust financial and overall economic pathways toward an international Green Deal. By Marie-Christin...
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| Europe’s Cyber Resilience |
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A false sense of security in the private sector as a warning sign and means to assess the effectiveness of cyber security wwareness measures. By Julia Wurm (11/24/2020)
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| Psychology of Foreign Policy Analysis |
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Paper presents a brief review of The "Operational Code": A Neglected Approach to the Study of Political Leaders and Decision-Making by Alexander George (1969). By Odhi...
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| No SDGs without elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls |
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The Orange the World Campaign and the struggle for eliiminating violence against women and girls. By Viola Christian. (11/23/2020)
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| Saudi Arabia’s Agenda of Economic Diversification is More Urgent Than Ever |
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Saudi Arabia faces a variety of pressures on its Vision 2030 economic plan. By Peter J. Whiteneck. (11/17/2020)
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| Reconstruction of Political Parties: Adopting Insurgent Strategies |
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Paper examines correlations between terrorist groups and political parties. By Carlie Chiesa. (11/11/2020)
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| The G20 2020 Riyadh Summit |
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Paper analyzes the recent G20 2020 Riyadh Summit. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 11/08/2020
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| The Muslim Brotherhood and the Coptic Question: Reconciling National Unity with the Islamic State |
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Paper analyzes the isues facing equal citizenship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Egypt. By Elio Azar. (11/04/2020)
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| Authoritarism in the 2020s |
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An analysis about the recent rise and potential role of authoritarianism in the 2020s, with an emphasis on how that may shape the foreign policy of the United States. By Michael Spilg. (...
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| Spring 2017 IA Forum - Populism in the Digital Age and Cyber Security |
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Experts from around the world present their thoughts on Populism in the Digital Age and
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| The US-India Strategic Relations: A Brief Report |
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Analysis of US-India strategic relations. By. Dr. Sohail Mahmood. 10/20/2020
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| Global Energy Dynamics |
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Data analysis of global energy. By Panagiotis Podiotis. 10/18/2020
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| Perceiving Corruption |
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Rethinking accountability, revolution and challenging the status quo in Lebanon. By Marie-Christine Ghreichi. 10/17/2020
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| A Controversial Barrier: The Trade War between the U.S. and China |
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Analyzing effects of the U.S.-China trade war. By Cihan Sahin. (10/15/2020)
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| Foreign Policy Analysis: Actor-Specific Theory and the Ground of International Relations |
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Book review of Foreign Policy Analysis: Actor-Specific Theory and the Ground of International Relations (Valerie M. Hudson, 2005). By Odhiambo A. Kasera. (10/13/2020)
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| Triangularity of Nuclear Arms Control |
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Examining possible implications of China’s involvement in Nuclear Arms talks. By Alexander G. Savelyev. (10/04/2020)
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| Enough of Double Standards! |
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The permanently unsettled situation in South-East Europe and gravity of related, questionable political decisions taken by major European powers. By Zlatko Hadžidedic. (10/05/2020)
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| An Austro-Franco-German Proposal for a European Post C-19 Recovery Programme |
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Analyzing the contribution of Mr. Mario Holzner, the director of WIIW Institute, at the July Conference held at the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna. By Tereza Neuwirthová. (10/01/202...
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| Right to Education as an Elementary Human Right |
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Examining the right to education and its facets that ripple through society and governance. By Djawed Sangdel. 09/30/2020
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| Political will is needed to foster multilateralism in Europe – Dr. Franz Fischler says |
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From the recent IFIMES Vienna Process Conference, a report on Dr. Franz Fischler's discussion about the future of Europe. By Guido Lanfranchi. (09/24/2020)
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| The Impact of the Iranian Revolution on Egypt’s Foreign Policy |
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Paper analyzes the impact of the Iranian Revolution on the foreign policy of Egypt. By Tom Leijnse. (09/22/2020)
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| The Lishan Mausoleum and Tombs of Chinese Emperors: The Actualization of Wealth, Power & Ideology |
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Paper illustrates how tombs transformed from the house of the dead to ritual and monumental architecture as well as the various ways in which tombs have been utilized to achieve materialization of ...
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| China's Entry into the South Pacific |
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Is China’s presence in the South Pacific cause for alarm? By Bowen Damask. (09/16/2020)
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| The Tsar in Tehran: an enduring tactical partnership |
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Analysis of the Iran-Russia relationship and its future. By AlbinTouma. (09/14/2020)
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| Book Review: International Organizations (Pease, K. (2015)) |
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Book review of Pease, K. (2015). International Organizations (5th ed., pp. 1-366). New York: Taylor and Francis. ISBN: 9781315663913. By Bowen Damask. (09/15/202...
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| Pearl S. Buck: A Bridge between East and West |
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Reflections on Pearl S. Buck. By Zijun Liu. (09/17/2020)
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| Mental Health Diplomacy in the Digital Age |
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Article addresses recommendations for a working model of MHD in the age of technological acceleration, with the aim of engaging governments and other major movers in mental healthcare and social po...
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| China in Europe: Hit the Belt and Road Jack |
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Article describes the place and significance of the CEE region in the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. By Smotrytska Maria. 09/12/2020
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| Is Bertrand Badie’s reference to International Relations as ‘pseudoscience’ valid? * |
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Author explores the definition of International Relations. By Sudarshan Pujari. (09/11/2020)
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| Interdisciplinary Discourse between International Relations (IR) and International Law (IL) |
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Paper categorizes and assesses three areas of consensus and four areas of conflict between International Affairs and International Law. By Odhiambo Kasera. (09/03/2020)
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| Of Privacy, EU and of Human Rights – 75 years After |
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Lizzie O’Shea discusses Human Rights issues at the recent IFIMES Vienna Process Conference. By Nora Wolf. (09/02/2020)
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| All for Global Citizens: President Fischer on 75 years of triumph of antifascism |
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Dr. Heinz Fischer, former President of the Republic of Austria, discussion about how cooperation has always succeeded to find its place through harder periods of history and unveiled his expectatio...
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| Throwback to a powerful and timely HR message addressed to the citizens of the world |
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Report on Professor Manfred Nowak's discussion about Human Rights at the recent IFIMES Conference in Vienna. By Nora Wolf. (08/21/2020)
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| The Future of Europe Depends on its Neighborhood – UfM’s Nasser Kamel Says |
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At the event, From Victory Day to Corona Disarray: 75 Years of Europe’s Collective Securit and Human Rights System, Secretary General Dr. Kamel Secretary focused on the eco...
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| Palestine Caught in a Vice Grip |
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Palestians face a myriad of problems spearheaded by Israel's Annexation Plan. By Paola Canale. (08/01/2020)
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| Legacy of Antifascism for the Common Pan-European Future |
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Speech by Manfred Nowak from IFIMES conference, From the Victory Day to Corona Disarray: 75 years of Europe’s Collective Security and Human Rights System.&n...
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| Sustainable Industrial Transformation for a healthier future in Indonesia |
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A look at Indonesia's success story. By Dr. Wolfram Kalt. (07/30/2020)
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| Don’t avoid what is easy – diplomacy meets art |
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Looking into a political movement which discusses important historical and modern-day social processes through creative means. By Tiiu Meiner. (07/28/2020)
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| Towards the pan-European Recalibration |
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An interview with Dr. Zeno Leoni at the Vienna Process Conference. By Chloé Bernadaux. (07/20/2020)
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| IA Forum - The Post-Pandemic World |
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In the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, experts from around the world examine aspects of a post-Pandemic globe. 07/21/2020
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| Brazil does not give up Culture and Creativity, Solidarity and Lives |
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Refelecting on Brazil in the light of COVID-19. By Edna dos Santos-Duisenberg. (07/17/2020)
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| Enlarge views – Europe is en/large enough |
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Reviewing the recent talk by former Sec-General of the Vienna-based OSCE, and the current High Commissioner on National Minorities in Europe at the recent IFIMES conference, “From the Victory...
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| Putin’s Diplomacy: Kalashnikovs and Floral Arrangements |
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Who is Putin and how to deal with him. By Madison L. Sargeant. (07/10/2020)
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| Sustainability Politics of Major Oil Producing Countries |
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Article analyzes the dynamics of international political economy through the energy policies of the three major competitive players viz Saudi Arabia, Russia and USA.By Aneetta Thomas Peedikayi...
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| Diplomatic Academy Vienna – Marking the 75th anniversary (01 July 2020) |
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From the Victory Day to Corona Disarray: 75 years of Europe’s Collective Security and Human Rights System - Summary of the 01 July 2020 Confernce organized by the Modern Diplomacy, Internatio...
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| Game Theory Analysis of Various Scenarios in Hong Kong Post-2047 |
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Author presents a game theory analysis of scenarios for the future of Hong Kong after the year 2047. By Aditya Sharma. 07/01/2020
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| Back to a Better Future |
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An insighful look at the work of Unifying Potentials for the Future - Culture for Peace (UPF - Culture for Peace/the Initiative). By Anastasiia Pachina. 06/15/2020
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| The Development of Warfare Through Seven Generations: Cyber-Attacks and Impacts on IR |
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Paper demonstrates the development of warfare through seven generations, the characteristics and examples that distinguish each generation, and focus on cyber-attacks and its effect on internationa...
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| Encouraging and Measuring Commitment to NATO |
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Paper examines NATO's 2% goal, which calls for Allies to increase defense spending to reach a minimum of 2% of their GDP by 2024. By Ino Terzi. (05/12/2020)
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| Haitians’ Response to U.S. Media Coverage of Haiti |
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Paper examines American media bias against Haiti, how Haitians respond to such bias, and the differences between how Haitians perceive themselves and how they believe Americans perceive them. By Ka...
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| Return of the Wir wussten nicht |
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The equation of Communism with Nazism Third Part. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevi?. 05/08/2020
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| The Imperial Eagle Rising |
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A brief comparative analysis of the German Reichsbürgerbewegung and American Sovereign Citizen movement. By Florencio Yuzon. (05/07/2020)
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| Solidarity in the Time of a Pandemic |
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Essay describes the international position of the European Union, the United States compare to other powers (China, and Russia) and their idea of solidarity in the time of a pandemic. By...
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| India’s Surgical Strike: An Analysis with Rational Actor Model |
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Using the Rational Actor Model, paper examines the history of India's surgical strikes against Pakistan. By Masrur Mahmud Khan. (04/29/2020)
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| Examining Attitudes of International Development Volunteering and Voluntourism |
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Paper examines how the preconceived notions of those embarking on an internship compare with those who have already gone on the internship and what they had originally hoped for. By Lauren Davis, S...
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| The post-Corona epilogue of an overheated Sino-American relationship |
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We have a winner; will we have a game-changer too? By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/01/2020.
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| Politics over Resource and Environmental Degradation in Chittagong Hill Tracts |
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Through the lens of realism, this paper explains how state hegemony has dominated resource extraction in the Chittagong Hill Tracts. By Masrur Mahmud Khan. (04/27/2020)
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| The Shadow of Sinophobia |
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How bigoted anti-China sentiments are hurting the West during the COVID-19 pandemic. By Ziyu He and Huaan Liao. (04/27/2020)
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| Can the West Answer China & Russia’s Challenge to the West’s Claim to Embody Universal Values? |
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Does the West have an answer to China and Russia’s challenge to the West’s claim to embody Universal Values? By Timothy Bovy. (04/21/2020)
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| Egyptian Policy Towards Terrorism from 2014 to 2019 |
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Examines terrorism in Egypt and government policies to combat it. By Fatma Tawfik. (04/12/2020)
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| Weaponized Propaganda: How China’s Information Influence Operations Work Amid the Global Pandemic |
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Analysis of China's weaponized propaganda campaigns during the current COVID-19 crisis By Victor (Lin) PU. (03/31/2020)
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| IA Forum Interview with Anthony Taylor - Real-World Business Strategy |
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In this interview, Anthony Taylor, Managing Partner at SME Strategy Consulting Inc., discusses developing business strategies to meet real-world chal...
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| Asian Pop Culture for the UN Sustainable Futures |
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Assessing the positive impacts of a UN Conference for youth. By Daniel Hsuan. 02/18/2020
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| What Nigeria Should Learn from China’s Great Economic Transformation |
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What can developing countries such as Nigeria learn about economic development? By Chambers Umezulike. (02/13/2020)
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| Turkey - Erdogan Seeks to Achieve the Dream of the Empire’s Rebirth |
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What are Erdogan's ambitions for Turkey? By Corneliu Pivariu. (02/06/2020)
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| UN Conventions on Biodiversity, Climate Change and Desertification |
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Essay explores the need to address climate change adaptation through integrated national level systems. By Milen Yishak. (01/30/2020)
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| Foreign policy analysis on President Trump’s decision to withdraw from northern Syria in 2019 |
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Paper outlines a foreign policy analysis on President Trump's decision to withdraw from northern Syria in 2019. By Fatma Tawfik. (01/29/2020)
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| International Affairs Forum: Disinformation/Misinformation & Education |
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The Winter 2020 issue of International Affairs Forum presents an array from contributors, including our Student Award Winner, discussing Disinformation/MIsinformation and Education issues. (0...
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| Fundamental legacy of The Nuremberg and Tokyo Trials (1945-1948) |
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Reflections on the The Nuremberg and Tokyo Trials. By Wedyan AlMadani. (01/25/2020)
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| It Is Time for Reparations |
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How governments around the world are committing Human Rights violations through inaction. By Alexandra Byrne. (01/16/2020)
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| De-evolution of Europe The equation of Communism with Nazism - part one |
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Essay elaborates on a dangerous attempt for the equitation of Nazism and communism, essentially aiming at revision of the antifascist legacy as a fundament of contemporary Europe – which will...
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| A new era of Russian Imperialism: Putin’s hybrid warfare |
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Putin's power politics. By Uswah Naseem. (01/04/2020)
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| A Nobel Peace Prize With No Peace: Is Ethiopia the Next Rwandan Genocide in the Making? |
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was given the Nobel Prize in 2019. Was it warranted or is the country still at risk? By Salem Amare. (01/06/2020)
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| Bleeding them Dry: America’s Vampiric Relationship with Puerto Rico |
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Essay argues that American human rights violations against Puerto Rico are a major contributor to Puerto Rico's current economic debt crisis. By Kevin Bloodworth II. (12/30/2019)
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| Self-Determination Between Two Giants: Geopolitical Obstacles to Democracy in Nepal |
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Nepal's bumpy path toward democracy. By Jack Shangraw. 12/30/2019
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| Addressing Intimate Partner Violence of Central American Women |
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Essay aims to address the health outcome as intimate partner violence for Central American women. By Ingrid Stephanie Noriega. 12/28/2019)
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| Negotiations with North Korea: From Contradictions to Mutual Understanding |
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analyzing a new stage of negotiations on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and integration between both parts of Korea through the prism of constructivist concepts. By Akramjon Fozilov. ...
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| Hong Kong: No more of China’s disheartened capitalism, please |
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Social dimensions of the Hong Kong protests. By Wan T. Lee. (12/12/2019)
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| Jewish Fundamentalism in the State of Israel |
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Paper explores the Zionists in Israel, who have indulged in deadly attacks within their country, in the settlement areas, as well as in Palestine. By Saman Ayesha Kidwai. 11/4/2019
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| ‘Culture for Peace’ for Future of Diplomacy |
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Interview with Dr. Sofija Bajrektarevi, founder and general director of a comprehensive platform aimed at unifying potentials for the future: Culture for Peace. (12/07/2019)
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| Romania 101: In its second Century – challanges ahead |
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Romania, its current political security and economic challenges. By Corneliu Pivariu. (12/05/2019)
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| Understanding how the Ukraine war Resolution and Russia-EU security are related |
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Essay explores what needs to be resolved in the Ukrainian crisis. By Tanvi Chauhan. (11/12/2019)
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| 30 years after 9/11: How many Germanies should Europe have? |
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On the anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, an examination of European geopolitical dynamics. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (11/11/2019)
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| Russian America and the USSR: Striking Parallels |
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Paper presents a comparative analysis of the socioeconomic systems that have formed in the Russian colonies in Alaska and in the USSR. By Dr. Andrei V. Grinëv. (11/06/2019)
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| Countering the Rising Threat of China: Obstacles and Strategies, An Indian Perspective |
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Paper examines China's increasing threat to India. By Saman Ayesha Kidwai. (10/31/2019)
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| Western Balkans and decades eaten by the EUs double standards |
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International Institute IFIMES prepared the analysis of actual political situation in the Western Balkans prior to the European Council meeting to be held in Brussels on 17th and 1...
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| An avoidable fallout: A case study of the UN’s failure in Bosnia and Herzegovina |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina was being ingulfed in nationalist and ethnic strife, the UN failed to uphold its primary duty. By Saman Ayesha Kidwai. (09/28/2019)
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| Economic reforms in Azerbaijan: new platform for public-private dialogue |
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Economic reforms in Azerbaijan look promising for its economic development, sustainability and attracting FDI. By Dr. Shaig Adigozalov. (09/16/2019)
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| Rise of Populism: The making of a new world order |
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Essay examines populism, which has led to the creation of an “us versus them” identity, the rise of divisive politics, and the establishment of authoritarian regimes. By Saman Kidw...
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| France: Chaos or a New Social Compact? |
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France's many challenges as it faces a crossroads. By Dr. Guy Millière. (08/15/2019)
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| Keeping Nuclear Arms Control Alive |
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Overview of the nuclear arms strategic disarmament between the U.S. and USSR. From former member of the Soviet negotiating team on START and SALT talks, Alexander Savelyev. (06/24/...
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| On the Origins of the League of Nations |
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Re-examining the League of Nations. By Daniele-Hadi Irandoost. (06/19/2019)
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| Voices of Danish Youth Signal a New Danish Consensus on Islam |
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Research findings of how Denmark’s state policies on religion and immigration have affected young adults. By Sophie Zinn. (06/18/2019)
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| The Pattern of Lone Wolf Terror Threats |
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Examining methods and motivations surrounding lone wolf terrorism. By Ishka Yadav. (06/17/2019)
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| Special Publication: Food and Water Security |
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Read IA Forum's special publication on Food and Water Security, featuring essays and interviews from global experts. 06/04/2019
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| Anthropo-geographic Inversion: Economy of Triangular Trade |
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Imperialism of Imagination – II Part. By Prof. Anis H Bajrektarevic. (05/24/2019)
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| Business Architecture and Business Strategy: IA Forum interview with Prof. Pierre Hadaya |
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Prof. Pierre Hadaya provides an in-depth explanation of using a business architecture approach to achieve effective business strategy. (05/15/2019)
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| Anthropo-geographic Inversion: Tireless Othering |
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Imperialism of Imagination – I Part. By Prof. Anis H Bajrektarevic. (04/25/2019)
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| Call for Papers: APRiSH 2019 International Conference |
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Information about the APRiSH 2019 International Conference, 13–15 Aug 2019, Jakarta RI; and a call for papers.
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| A Chinese Game of Go: How China Can Rise Peacefully |
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Impacts of China's rise on regional security. By David McKee. (04/01/2019)
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| Russian Derzhavnost, Grand Strategy, and the Black Sea |
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Essay examines Russian strategy in the Black Sea region. By Joe Kyle. (03/31/2019)
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| The Uzbek-Ukrainian Commercial Dispute |
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Paper analyzes whether the recent developed dispute between Uzbekistan and Ukraine holds any serious consequences. By Khumoyun Akhmadov. (03/25/2019)
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| Back to the Afghan Future |
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The security challenges of Afghanistan's reconstruction and development. By Dr. Gilles-Emmanuel Jacquet . (03/22/2019)
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| Chad’s Tactical Alliance with Israel: Will Sudan follow? |
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Can relations between Sudan and Israel be restored? An analysis and outlook. By Eline Rosenhart. (03/19/2019)
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| Why a Divided Syria is in Turkey’s Interest |
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The PKK in Turkey, its history and future. By Tuna Tangör . (03/04/2019)
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| The Nomadic Land of Mongolia Under Threat of Food Scarcity |
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Mongolia's food security issues and challenges moving forward. By Ishka Yadav. (02/25/2019)
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| Book: From WWI to www. 1919-2019 - Less Explored Aspects |
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Announcing Professor Anis Bajrektarevic's newly released book From WWI to www. 1919-2019 – Less Explored aspects of Geopolitics, Technology, Energy and Geoeconomics.
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| Gunboat Diplomacy? Japanese Nationalism and its Role in the Gwanggaeto Incident |
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The growing rift in the historically delicate relationship between Japan and South Korea, and the consequences of this development on the region. By Sandy Milne. (02/05/2019)
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| The Importance of Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy as a Foreign Policy Initiative |
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Examining Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy and what it means in the region. By Timothy Bovy. (01/29/2019)
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| Small States Navigating the Complex World: Costa Rica’s Success Story |
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Costa Rica's advancements prove that small states can be important players in international politics. By Huan-Cheng (Thomas) Liu. (01/17/2019)
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| A Small-Town Contest in India Highlights the Need for Infrastructure Investment |
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Examning sanitation and water improvement in developing countries.. By Anuradha Kataria. (12/15/2018)
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| Making Basic Education Physically Accessible in ‘Education Ostracized Communities’ |
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This paper examines the IBIS- Ghana a name in a symbolic reference to an Ibis bird Project efforts toward making basic education physically accessible in order to provide the empirical evidence req...
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| Progress and Pitfalls in the Fight against Global Poverty |
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Analysis of major global poverty trends and their implications to help us advance the goal of poverty eradication. By M Viren. 10/17/2018
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| The Effectiveness of World Trade Organization in Global Trade Governance |
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Essay examines whether the WTO is an effective instrument of global trade governance. By Karen Woo. (10/04/2018)
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| In Order to Analyze Questions of War and Peace, We Cannot Avoid Pursuing a Neorealist Analysis |
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Examing war and peace through a Neoralist lens. By Maneesh Mishra. (09/19/2018)
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| In Order to Analyze Questions of War and Peace, We Cannot Avoid Pursuing a Neorealist Analysis |
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Examing war and peace through a Neoralist lens. By Maneesh Mishra. (09/19/2018)
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| The New Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaaf (PTI) Government and Pakistan’s Looming Economic Crisis |
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Analysis of Pakistan’s looming economic crisis and its new government's response. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (08/30/2018)
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| Keeping Nuclear Arms Control Alive |
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Overview of the strategic disarmament between US and RF/USSR. By Alexander Savelyev. (08/16/2018)
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| Lessons for Uzbekistan from ROK’s Development |
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This paper explores whether the development miracle of the Republic of Korea holds any lessons that can be applied to the development of Uzbekistan in the post-Soviet era. By Khumoyun Ak...
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| Examining the Discontents of Nigeria’s Worsening Budget Crisis |
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What has caused the Nigerian budget crises? And how to arrest it? By Chambers Umezulike. (08/04/2018)
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| Trafficking in Human Beings: How Companies Can Make a Difference |
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The need for companies to assist in combating human trafficking. By Carlos López-Veraza Pérez. (07/24/2018)
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| Effect of Low Oil Prices |
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This paper discusses the effect of low oil price on Nigeria as an oil dependent economy. By Brian Ezeonu. 07/09/2018
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| Overheating the Humanitarian Law in contemporary international relations |
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Refugee Status – a political challenge and legal limbo. By Dr. Nafees Ahmad. (07/01/2018)
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| The Great War Never Ended |
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Are the repurcussions of the Great War still with us? By Bharat Vasudevan. (06/14/2018)
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| Data Science Reveals NAFTA’s Problem: and it’s not what you think |
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A data science analysis of NAFTA and its surprising results. By Dr. Kayvan Miri Lavassani. (06/18/2018)
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| The Three-D Solution To Africa's Power Crisis |
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Deregulation, Decentralization and Diversification of Sources: solving Africa's power issues. Chambers Umezulike. (05/31/2018)
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| Space Junk |
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Is earth the largest garbage dump in the universe? By Robert J. Burrowes. 05/24/2018
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| Why is the Korean Reunification not to Work anytime soon? |
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Denuclearization of the Far East is a long way ahead. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/24/2018)
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| The North Korean Femme Fatale Duo As a Ma-Kim-avellian Strategy: Beware! |
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A closer look at Kim Jong-un’s charismatic younger sister, Kim Yo Jong. By April Xiaoyi Xu. (05/08/2018)
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| IA Forum Interview: Meegan Scott (part 2 of 3) |
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In this interview, Meegan Scott (Magate Wildhorse Ltd.) discusses various challenges and processes for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans. (05/07/2018)
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| IA Forum Interview: Meegan Scott discusses strategic planning (part 1 of 3) |
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In this interview, Meegan Scott (Magate Wildhorse Ltd.) discusses various challenges and processes for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans. Ms. Scott will be speaking ...
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| IA Forum Interview: Meegan Scott discusses strategic planning (part 3 of 3) |
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In this interview, Meegan Scott (Magate Wildhorse Ltd.) discusses various challenges and processes for developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans. Ms. Scott will be spea...
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| Airports, Air Traffic and Global Power Transition |
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Air traffic measured by passenger volume could be a concrete proxy measure for ‘soft power’. By Mitali Patel. 05/01/2018
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| The Syrian Civil War: Analysis of Recent Developments |
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Essay examines current situation in the Syrian Civil War. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/27/2018)
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| Unified Korea – A stepchild of Asia |
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Renewed diplomatic initiative in the Far East, and eventual geopolitical implication of eventual reunification of Koreas.By Prof. Joseph H. Chung. (04/24/2018)
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| Conflict, Religion and Foreign Policy: Invoking India-Israel Diplomatic Relationship |
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Essay examines aspects of the India - Israel diplomatic relationship. By Saurabh Sharma. (04/20/2018)
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| Policy Paper: Towards a Global Health without Canada? |
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This paper examines what it means for the Canadian government to pay little attention to global health and it formulates a set of four recommendations that, if implemented, will allow Canada to con...
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| The End of History? China's Trilateral Triumph |
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Three crucial factors to China's contemporary success. By Benjamin Moore. (03/29/2018)
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| Interrogating Nigeria’s Tenth-Rate Development Performance through the Lenses of Institutional Extra |
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The factor of institutional extractiveness applied to Nigeria. By Chambers Umezulike. (03/01/2018)
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| Sino-Indian Space Deterrence in South Asia: An Asymmetrical Paradox |
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What lies ahead for space security in South Asia? By Adarsh Vijay. (02/26/2018)
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| Climate Change: Unfit for the residual heat |
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Industrial heat constitutes most of the direct industrial CO2 emitted each year. What's being done about it? By Élie Bellevrat and Kira West. (02/25/2018)
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| Russia-China Emerging Ties in Asia: Its Implications for US Hegemony (post Cold-War analysis) |
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Paper focuses on the notions of the established partnership between Russia and China and how it contributes to be a potential threat for US’s hegemony in Asia. By Faiza Farid. (02/21/2018)Read More...
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| China’s Global Ambitions: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) |
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Implications of China's Belt Road Initiative (BRI). By Prof. Sohail Mahmood. (02/18/2018)
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| Does Religious Ideology Play a Crucial Role in Motivating Modern Suicide Terrorism? |
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In this paper, author explores religious ideology can be regarded as a sufficient and necessary condition for suicide terrorism. By Sinko Gabor. (02/16/2018)
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| Populist Nationalism, Brexit and Trump: Where Marx went wrong |
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Examing recent populist movements and Marx's predictions. By Ananya Bordoloi. (02/11/2018)
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| Offspring of Populism: Imbalance of Power or International Disorder? |
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History shows us that when a populist leader comes to the fore in an influential state, it ushers in a new era, shattering the persisting international order and bringing imbalance of power. B...
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| The Gambia - Regime Transition and the Path to Development |
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Politics and development in The Gambia. By Chambers Umezulike. (02/05/2018)
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| Will President Joko Widodo Lead Indonesia for Another 5 Years? |
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A look at President Joko Widodo and his future prospects as leader of Indonesia. By Adritho Zaifar. (01/27/2018)
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| The Trump-Russia Fiasco |
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Reflections on the Trump - Russia issue and the Trump presidency. By Traci Seltzer. (01/19/2018)
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| The US Department of State’s Trafficking In Persons Report |
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Analysis of the TIP Report of 2017 by the US Department of State. By Ingrid Stephanie Noriega. (12/29/2017)
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| Reflections Upon Iraqi Refugees’ Identity (Book review) |
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Book review of Madeline Campbell’s nonfiction book, Interpreters of Occupation: Gender and the Politics of Belonging in an Iraqi Refugee Network. By Ingrid Noriega. (12/26/...
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| Energizing India: Discovering the current status quo and the scope for future development |
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India’s new renewable energy schemes. By Ayush Banerjee. (12/22/2017)
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| Russia the Invincible. But Weak? |
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Is Russia's power status a facade? By Otabek Akromov. (11/27/2017)
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| An Everyday Approach to Political Economics |
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What is political economics? An overview. By Traci J. Seltzer. (11/17/2017)
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| China and the Race for a New Form of State |
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Will China emerge as the model for a new form of state? By Timothy Bovy. (11/16/2017)
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| Shavkat Mirziyoyev or Lee Kuan Yew of Uzbekistan? |
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Comparing leaders Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew. By Otabek Akromovy. (11/15/2017)
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| Constructivism in International Relations |
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Paper examine Constructivism and argues that it is not a theory, but rather an ontology. By Amel Ouchenane. (11/15/2017)
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| Is Lenin Still In? The 100 years after the October Revolution |
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Reflecting on Russian communism on the anniversary of its revolution. By Eric Mann. (11/12/2017)
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| Biofuels Prospects in Latin America |
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Biofuel production could continue to be a viable business opportunity for other countries in Latin America as the worldwide market demand increases. By Vincent A. Dueñas. (10/31/2017)Read More...
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| Is China being aggressive with India? A case study on Doklam |
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Analysis of China-India security relations, seen through the lens of Doklam. By Ashna Joy. (10/20/2017)
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| Interview with Mr. Armen Oganesyan, editor-in-chief of the magazine I |
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Mr. Armen Oganesyan, chairman of the conference and editor-in-chief of the magazine International Affairs. Interivew by Modern Diplomacy. (09...
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| Spectating the Great Arctic Game |
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It's time to acknowledge and assess strategic vulnerabilities lurking in the Arctic. By Eric James Szandzik. (09/18/2017)
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| Economic Nationalism and Liberalism: realities in the global political economy |
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Essay explores the apparent contradictory co-existence of free trade and protectionism in the international political economy. By Karen Ka Luan Woo. (09/07/2017)
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Essay examines policy sources of Uzbekistan's founding farmer, Islam Karimov, the main principles of which are used by the current administration under Shavkat Mirziyoyev. By Otabek A...
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| The founding father of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov and the sources of his political philosophy |
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Essay examines the policy sources of Uzbekistan's founding father, Islam Karimov policy, the main principles of which are used by the current administration under Shavkat Mirziyoyev. ...
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| Reviewing Global Agriculture and the American Farmer: Opportunities for U.S. Leadership |
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Review of Kim Elliott's insightful and important new book, Global Agric...
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| Preferential Trade Agreements: Advancing or Undermining Global Free Trade? |
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Essay examines PTAs, their impact, and future. By Mairi Robertson. (08/22/2017)
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| After Morales: The Case for Indigenous Rights in Bolivia |
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Examination of indigenous peoples' human rights in the post-Evo Morales era. By Ingrid Noriega. (08/21/2017)
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| New book: Europe and Africa – Similarities and difference in Security Structures |
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New book available by Prof. Anis Bajrektarevic and Giuliano Luongo : Europe and Africa – Similarities and difference in Security Structures. Read the revie...
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| Rehabilitating Vulnerable, Weak and Failing Economies |
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Examination of revitalizing problematic economies in MENA countries By Nathir Haimoun. (07/26/2017)
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| Far Greater Game in Syria: wide range of actors and perennial clash of interests |
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The conflict in Syria can be coined the 'Far Greater Game.' What does it mean for the involved parties? By Otabek Akromov. (07/23/2017)
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| Regional Security Architectures: Comparing Asia and Europe |
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Interview with Dr. Anis Bajrektarevic. (07/11/2017) First published by The Diplomat.
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| Democratic Transitions: Narrated by the Elite |
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A brief exploration of the ways elitist corruption undermines democratic transitions in Indonesia and the Philippines. By Sam Brooks. (06/29/2017)
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| “We win, they lose” – Wonderful world of Binary categorizations |
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The Refeudalisation of Europe, Part III. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (06/23/2017)
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| Climate Policy and the G20 Agenda: The Opportunities & Limitations in Ensuring a Sustainable Future |
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Essay explores the capabilities of the G20 to promote climate policy. By Eleanor Klausmeyer. (06/12/2017)
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| The post-Christian West and post-Western World |
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The Refeudalisation of Europe, Part II. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (06/08/2017)
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| Contesting national identity: discourse analysis of political speeches |
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This article investigates how national identity is constructed, redefined and contested during the time of humanitarian crisis. By Natallia Nikalayeva. (06/08/2017)
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| An “Asian Democracy” or a Quality Democracy? |
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Paper examines the divergence between the governments of Singapore and Malaysia and meaningful democracy. (06/08/2017)
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| Excerpt from Spring 2017 issue of IA Forum: Interview with Dr. Peter W. Singer |
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In this excerpt from the Spring 2017 issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Peter W. Singer (New America Foundation) discusses cyber security issues including the Russian hack during the U.S. el...
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| South China Sea Ruling: The Need for a Firm Stance |
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Essay provides an analysis of the South China Sea dispute, focusing on the developments throughout the years. By Apala Chaturvedi. (05/31/2017)
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| The Plight of Minority Groups |
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Essay analyzes human rights issues in Sri Lanka and Bhutan. By Sooyoung Hu. (05/29/2017)
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| A More Nuanced Perspective on China’s Embrace of Globalization |
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An analysis of globalization's effects on Chinese society and economic development. By Michael McCall. (05/26/2017)
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| Finding Heteronormativity in the Gendered State |
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Analysis of Ameican and French, postmodern efforts to achieve gender equity. By Juli Adhikari. (05/25/2017)
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| Hamas Still Hamas |
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An analysis of the state of Hamas, through interpreting the Document of General Principles and Policies issued by Hamas in 2017. By Prof. Mohammed Al-Azdee. (05/23/2017)
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| The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): An Analysis of the External Challenges |
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Explores external factors and challenges presented to the CPEC effort. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/18/2017)
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| More flava, less bongo? |
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Commercialization and identity in youth discourses on Bongo Flava music. By Ingrid Ernø, Chang Liu, Nicholas Gates, Franziska Luig, Camilla Bratsbjerg & Mortan Østerø. (05/11/2017)
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| The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC): The Political Economy Analyzed |
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Analysis of CPEC and its implications to the political economy. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/08/2017)
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| China’s Belt and Road Initiative: A Brief Analysis |
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A look at China's Belt and Road Initiative, and its implications. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (05/08/2017)
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| Brazil in the short Strikes – the ultimate price of welfare |
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What's the state of Temer's economic efforts in Brazil? By Luísa Monteiro. (05/05/2017)
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| Kulbhushan Jhadav Affair and India-Pakistan Conflict |
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A close look at the Kulbhushan Jhadav Affair and its repurcussions. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (04/25/2017)
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| Neo-religionism of the post ideological Russia |
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Refeudalisation of Europe – I Part. By Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (04/17/2017)
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| The Ixil heritage: the promise of true democracy in Guatemala |
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Essay analyzes the influence anc conswequences of the Ixil genocide on Guatemala’s social and political reality. By Ester Brito. (04/08/2017)
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| Evaluating Grand Strategy in American and Chinese History |
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Essay analyzes and compares Chinese and U.S. Grand Strategies. By Justin Leopold-Cohen. (03/29/2017)
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| The World’s Last Colony: Morocco |
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Morocco continues occupation of Western Sahara, in defiance of UN. By Nizar Visram. (03/28/2017)
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| Were human rights a product of the 1940s or the 1970s? |
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Paper argues that Human Rights originated and were a product of the 1940s. By Jibraan Mansoor. (03/23/2017)
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| Has economic globalization worsened the situation of the third world countries? |
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Economic gobalization: The other side of the coin. By Jibraan Mansoor. (03/20/2017)
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| Australia, Afghanistan and Trump’s allure |
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Australia's aid issue with Afghanistan. By Aiden Parkes. (03/16/2017)
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| Advocating for a Regulatory Framework for Sustainable Microfinance Systems |
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The lessons from Bolivia and the Philippines. By Daiki Mochizuki. (03/19/2017)
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| Culture as a binding factor in our society, interview with Camilla Habsburg-Lothringen |
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Interview with Camilla Habsburg-Lothringen about cultural diplomacy. Interview by Djoeke Altena. (first published by Dutch Diplomat Magazine, 03/13/2017)
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| Concerting for peace in Afghanistan: Will the ‘meeting of six’ have a tune to play? |
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What's the hope for Afghanistan's current peace process involving regional powers? By Chayanika Saxena. (03/19/2017)
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| Methods of Manipulation: How Militant regimes control the masses |
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Essay focuses on Indonesia and Burma to examine how militant regimes seek to control the masses. By Juli Adhikari. (03/08/2017)
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| Antagonisms to the East: Why EU sanctions against Russia are counterproductive |
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Why EU sanctions against Russia are counterproductive. By Jessica C. Tselepy. (03/02/2017)
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| Religious Freedom in Southeast Asia |
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Focusing on Philippines and Vietnam, a look at religious freedom in Southeast Asia. By Sooyoung Hu. (03/02/2017)
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| In Defense of Europe |
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Author calls for sustaining the European Union. By Prof. A.C. Beyer. (02/27/2017)
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| Trouble to the East: The threat to American security from the Shanghai Cooperation Organization |
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Paper seeks to determine what, if any, threat is posed to the security of the United States by the activities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. By Aaron Pultman. (03/01/2017)
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| The Effects of Natural Resource Extraction on Indigenous People |
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Paper analyzes effects of natural resource extract on indigenous peoples in Chile and Bolivia. By Emily Frias. (02/28/2017)
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| Hijab Fashion Industries ‘Unveiled’ |
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Case study introduces an analysis on the marketing of hijabs within Muslim countries and how Islamic countries try to sell their tesettur apparel globally.By Danybell Farhad. (02/28/2017)
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| Accelerating Change in North Korea |
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An alternative approach to ending the ongoing crisis on the Korean Peninsula. By Peter Murphy. (02/24/2017)
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| Breaking the Silence: A Global Analysis of Sexual Assault in the Military |
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Paper provides international examination of sexual assault in the military. By Michelle Stone. (02/241/2017)
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| The Role of Technology in Global Financial Development |
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A comparative study of mobile banking markets in three different economies. By Mildred Santarriaga. (02/19/2017)
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| CEDAW, UNSCR 1325, and Intersectionality |
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A review of legal frameworks during war and peace times. By Catherine Howell. (02/14/2017)
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| Misguided Guidance and Self -Serving Leaders:Evaluating Politics and Leadership in Southeast Asia |
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Short paper examines politics and leadership in the Philippines and Indonesia. By Juli Adhikari. (02/10/2017)
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| Why Hasn’t North Korea Collapsed? Rational Choices in East Asia |
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Paper analyzes North Korea and reasons for its continuation as a State. By Eric Dean Tesar. (02/07/2017)
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| Democratic Transitions in Southeast Asia |
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Paper examines democratic transitions in the Philippines and Indonesia. By Sooyoung Hu. (01/27/2017)
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| Stephen M. Walt's Notion of Threat |
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Author analyzes Stephen M. Walt's Notion of Threat. By Vasanthakumar B.G. (01/27/2017)
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| What Factors Have Perpetuated Instability in Yemen? |
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Parper examines destabilizing factors plaguing Yemen. By Austin Rock. (01/24/2017)
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| New book: International Political Psychology: Explorations into a New Discipline |
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| Facing the Trump Presidency – Will the Monroe doctrine finally die? |
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What does the incoming Trump administration portend for US-South American relations? By Nicola Bilotta. (01/18/2017)
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| Brazil’s Locomotive Breath |
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The Petrobras scandal is changing the equilibrium of powers in the Latin “China”. By Nicola Bilotta. (01/16/20116)
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| The Road to Retribution:Judicial Independence in Transitional Justice |
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Paper argues that retribution is more likely to occur under the two conditions. By Chuyue Frances Huang. (01/15/2017)
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| Regime Survival in Uganda, Security Agencies and the Question of how many generals do you have? |
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Paper examines Ugandan facets of political power. By Ivan Mugyenzi Ashaba. (01/14/2017)
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| Jakarta Gubernatorial Election 2017: Who Will Be Eliminated? |
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Analysis of the upcoming Jakarta Jakarta gubernatorial election. By Igor Dirgantara. (01/14/2016)
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| Chinese Foreign Policy in East Asia: A 2016 Assessment of Strategy and Goals |
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An analysis of China’s strategy and policy goals for advancing its interests in East Asia and its potential impacts. By Daniel Urchick. (01/09/2016)
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| Propagating a Sustainable Model for Adaptive Forest Management |
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Paper presents a model for sustainable forest management and integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems. By Noora Larson. (01/09/2017)
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| Putting Government on Its Toes |
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Paper analyzes: A Vociferous Opposition Party and the Lai Mohammed Phenomenon in Nigeria’s Electoral Politics. By Dr. Mike Omilusi. (01/02/2016)
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| Frank Vogl: The Corruption–Security Nexus: Forging U.S. Strategy |
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How can the US effectively manage corruption related security issues? By Frank Vogl.
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| Why is Europe Able to Manage its Decline, While Asia is (still) Unable to Capitalize on its Success? |
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Author offers several policy incentives why the largest world’s continent must consider creation of the comprehensive pan-Asian institution. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (12/30/2016)<...
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| COIN: the effectiveness of counterinsurgency strategies in Afghanistan from 2001 until 2014 |
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Analysis of counerinsurgency strategies used in Afghanistan. By Nathan Down. (12/24/2016)
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| The Nature of Mega-regional Trade Agreements in International Political Economy |
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Essay examines three different dimensions of the nature of mega-trade deals. By Sinko Gabor. (12/22/2016)
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| Between Huge Enthusiastic Campaign Crowds and Tiny Skeptical Voters |
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Paper analyzes: The Enablers and Dissuaders in Nigeria’s Electioneering. By Mike Omilusi. (12/21/2016)
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| Trade Policy is Foreign Policy |
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A case study into how the TPP could help achieve U.S. policy objectives for food security. By Benjamin Jones. (12/20/2016)
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| Report on the Health Status of Slum Inhabitants |
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Case study of slum inhabitant health in Bangladesh. By Dr. Kausar Hossein and Tanmoy Roy Tusher. (12/20/2016)
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| The European Turks |
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Turkish immigration issues, EU relations, trade, and Ergodan: an analysis. By Eric Szandzik. (12/19/2016)
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| Boiling Frogs of the ASEAN |
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Chinese economic and military power strategies in the South China Sea. By Eric Szandzik. (12/16/2016)
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| End of nuclear monopoly, Israeli dreams for regional hegemony? |
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Would the rise of a nuclear Iran restore regional balance and hinder Israel’s hegemonic moves? By Arslan Ayan. (11/30/2016)
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| Interview with Dr. Luke S. Bearup: Human Trafficking |
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In this interview, Dr. Luke S. Bearup discusses human trafficking reintegration and justice as it relates to human trafficking. (11/28/2016)
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| Interview with Professor Kelly M. Greenhill |
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Professor Kelly M. Greenhill discusses human trafficking, migrant trafficking, and related corruption issues. (11/23/2016)
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| What are the Major Barriers to Arms Control? |
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Guide to understanding the taxonomy of arms control strategies, and outlines the main barriers facing arms control regimes and organizations. By Robert Dormer. (11/14/2016)
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| The Pitfalls of Globalization and Their Link to the Climate Change Crisis |
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In this interview with Graciela Chichilnisky and Helena Norberg-Hodge who discuss the global economy and its effect on global warming and the climate change crisis. (11/07/2016) By ...
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| Battle Against The Tiger |
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Runner-up essay in the IA Forum Student Writing Competition analyzes corruption in Mainland China and anti-corruption strategies with Hong Kong. By ZHAO Lingbo (Harry). (11/07/2016)
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| The Female Burden and the International Political Economy of Sex Trafficking |
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In this runner-up essay in the International Affairs Forum Student Writing Content, an analysis of sex trafficking and the North-South political economic gap. By Layla Abi-Falah.
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| Human Trafficking: Implementation from the perspective of three Southeast Asian countries |
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A runner-up in the International Affairs Student Writing Compeition, this essay examines human trafficking from the perspective of three Southeast Asian countries and the necessity to consider...
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| Truth Commissions and Transitional Justice: A Case Study of Post-Pinochet Chile |
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Essay examines the impacts of truth commissions in post-Pincchet Chile. By Katherine Lee. (10/28/2016)
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| The State of the Biological Weapons Convention |
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Paper analyzes the state of the Biological Weapons Convention. By Robert Dormer (10/28/2016).
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| Interview: Graciela Chichilnisky and Heikki Patomaki |
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Joint interview with Graciela Chichilnisky and Heikki Patomaki, Professor of Global Politics at the University of Helsinki, on global governance and climate change. By C.J. Polychroniou and Marcus ...
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| The (Trans-Siberian train of) Heartland or (Mare Liberum of) Rimland? |
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This years marks the anniversary of the creation of the legendary Trans-Siberian railway of Russia. A look at mega structures from the next century. By Filippo Romeo. (10/17/2016)Read More...
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| Big Data Needs Science Diplomacy |
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Author arugues that big data needs bigger ethics, Science diplomacy and Global diplomacy. By Syed Danish Ali. (10/12/2016)
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| Impact of CPEC on Regional International Relations |
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Essay examines how CPEC as a investment and its benefit to energy resources. By Syed Danish Ali. (10/08/2016)
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| Technology Can Address Climate Change Threat: Interview with Graciela Chichilnisky and Peter Wadhams |
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Graciela Chichilnisky and Peter Wadhams say it is possible to resolve the climate change threat through the deployment of technology that can remove carbon dioxide from the air. By C. J. Polyc...
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| Participate in University of Hull Survey: Measuring the Existence of Global Citizenship |
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Participate in this survey from The University of Hull, UK, pursuing a project on measuring the existence of global citizenship (called 'demos'). (09/30/2016)
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| A Safe Haven or Route for New Conflict |
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Analyis of Safe Haven, an explicit favoring of one religion/ ethnic group against another in the face of atrocities committed by ISIS. By Mustafa Akhwand. (09/30/2016)
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| DMCA Abuse: How corporations are using US copyright law to harass and silence individuals |
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How are Digital Millennium Copyright Act takedown notices being used? By Prof. Murray Hunter. (09/29/2016)
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| Discussion Brief: Sustainable Agricultural Productivity Target |
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Brief discusses Links to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) / Post-2015 Development Framework and Role of Committee on World Food Security (CFS) & Its Stakeholders. By Mumukshu Patel. (10/01/...
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| Analyzing the Nexus of Globalization, Security and International Terrorism |
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Does globalization terrorism seems to constitute significantly more security challenges than ever before? By Gabor Sinko. (09/22/2016)
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| The Complementary Processes of Integration and Fragmentation (Late 19th to Early 20th Century) |
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Paper identifies the globalizing processes of integration and/or fragmentation and their relation to global history. By Gabor Sinko. (09/16/2016)
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| Geopolitics of Climate Change: The Future of Tao and Quantum Buddhism |
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Paper asks, what is the relation between Buddhism and the Climate Change? Far more than it appears on the first glance. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (09/13/2016)
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| Evaluating Islam’s role in Central Asia |
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Paper examines arguments regarding the extent of radicalization in Central Asia and Islam’s history in the region. By Raja Sutherland. (09/12/2016).
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| MENA Region: Colonial Dependence versus Regional Interdependence |
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MENA colonial historial must be understood to gain a proper understanding of its current circumstances. By Dr. Bendebka Ramzi. (09/05/2016)
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| Strengthening Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention |
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A look at deficiencies in the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and how to strengthen it. By Abhinav Dutta. (09/03/2016)
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Examination of Saudi-Iranian relations and their potential impact on the Middle East. By Dr. Mohammed Nuruzzaman. (08/28/2016)
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| Iran, Saudi Arabia and Mideast Peace |
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An examination of Iranian-Saudi relations and what they mean for the Middle East peace process. By Dr. Mohammed Nuruzzaman . (08/28/2016)
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| Power Games in the South China Sea |
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A history and analysis of power games currently played regarding the South China Sea. By Ashna Joy. (08/22/2016)
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| Indonesian Nationalism and Postcolonial Colonialism: enduring legacies for Papua |
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Paper exposes postcolonial colonialism perpetrated by the Indonesian State, its ruling apparatus and other domestic and foreign stakeholders in the disputed province of [West] Papua. By Nathan Down...
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| Katchatheevu: A Resolved, Yet an Unresolved Tussle |
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Is there hope to revolve dispute between India and Sri Lanka over the continuing the “disputed” islet – Katchatheevu – in the Palk Bay? By Adarsh Vijay. (08/03/2016)Read More...
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| The Great Transition to Green Capitalism: An Interview with Graciela Chichilnisky |
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Graciela Chichilnisky thinks that a new global economy based on "green capitalism" is not only possible but absolutely essential for the future of the planet. By Marcus Rolle. (08/01/2016...
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| Brexit: Lessons for the Remainers and Other Integrating Regions |
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Reflections on Brexit and lesson learned. By Dr. Pattharapong Rattanasevee. (08/02/2016)
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| The International Productivity Problem, the Energy Transition, and Globalization, Going Forward |
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Essay argues that the stresses of the upcoming major worldwide energy transitions, accompanied by climate change protections, are likely to severely test national and international coordination sys...
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| Will Afghanistan’s Lone Fighter Succeed? |
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Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is fighting wars on multiple fronts. What are his prospects for success? By Ali Reza Sarwar. (07/27/2016)
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| The Attempted Military Coup in Turkey |
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Examination of the attempted military coup in Turkey. By Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori. (07/26/2016)
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| The Elimination of War Debate: Why Talking About Human Nature is Irrelevant |
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Paper explores, is war inherently inseparable from us and trying to eliminate it would therefore be a vain endeavour? By Nathanaël Chouraqui. (07/24/2016)
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| Machiavelli’s Immorality: Deeper Looks |
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An examination of Machiavelli. Should he be chararcterized immoral? The answer's ambiguous. By C.J. de Grazia. (07/19/2016)
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| Toward More Hostile Cross-Strait Relations: President Tsai’s Tight Rope Diplomacy Unravels |
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A look at recent developments in China-Taiwan relations and the political position of President Tsai Ing-wen. By Justin Cheung. (07/15/2016)
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| Postcolonialism and ‘Eurocentric’ International Relations |
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Essay contends that International Relations (IR) theory is Eurocentric and dominantly so. By Nathan Down. (07/13/2106)
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| Why Cultural Diplomacy Matters to Nation Branding: The Case of Azerbaijan’s Heydar Aliyev Foundation |
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Paper looks at the relationship between nation branding and cultural diplomacy. By Rahim Rahimov. (07/12/2016)
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| Interests and Influences of Major External Actors in Central Asia |
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Report analyzes Central Asia and current and emerging external actors in the region. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic & Samantha Brletich. (07/06/2016)
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| The Right to Know: Media Coverage, Election, and Informed Voting in Democracies |
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Short paper asks, What should the media cover to help people know better about candidates and make informed voting decisions during electoral campaigns? By Dr. Mohammed Al-Azdee. (07/07/...
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| Questioning Anarchy: Nuclear Weapons as Leviathan |
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Paper aske, have nuclear weapons acted, to some extent, as the Leviathan of international politics since 1945? By Jibraan Mansoor. (07/05/2016)
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| Post-Umbrella, Pre-2017 and 2047 - the 2016 Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) Election |
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Essay maps the 2016 Hong Kong Legislative Council (LegCo) Election in relation to the HKSAR’s past, present, and future. By Xiaoyi Xu. (07/04/2016)
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| Terror Incidents and the Syrian Dilemma in International Affairs |
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A proposal for a random-based federalized solution to the problem. By Prof. Dr. Matthias Klumpp. (07/01/2016)
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| Is Outdated Economics Threatening Western Civilization? |
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An interview with Prof. Graciela Chichilnisky who discusses talks her life and career in academia, her work, and the need to change Economics in order to save the planet. By C J Polychro...
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| India and South Africa: The New Buoyance in Defense Ties |
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India must look to strengthen defense ties with fellow BRIC South Africa. By Ipshita Bhattacharya. (06/27/2016)
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| The European Union's Relations with China |
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Paper evaluating the arms embargo: internal and external factors and future prospects. By Gianluca Scaglione. (06/23/2016)
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| Assessing Kenneth Waltz's Theory of International Politics: the challenge of parsimony |
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Analyzingf Kenneth Waltz's Theory of International Politics: By Nathanaël Chouraqui. (06/14/2016)
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| IT Law - a challenge of dispute resolution |
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IT law is faced with evoluving dispute resolution proceedings and determinations. By Dr. Jasna Cošabic. (06/12/2016)
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| The Influence of Regional State Actors in Afghanistan’s Political Stability |
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Report explores the influence of regional state actors in Afghanistan’s political stability post-2001, focusing on armed extremism and the Afghan opium economy as the two primary factors of instabi...
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| Non equilibrium Thermodynamics and Reinventing Saudi Arabia |
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Thermodynamics, energy, and reforming Saudi Arabia. By Jack Pearce. (05/31/2016)
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| Reassessing the Deterrence Model |
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Paper analyzes the evolution of the deterrence model and areas in which further adaptation would be feasible for current conditions and circumstance. By Kopal Mukim. (05/23/2016)
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| Analyzing the Challenges of China’s Reemergence in Modern Asia: A Historical Construction |
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Examination of China's reemergence as a world power. By Raja Sutherland. (05/19/2016)
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| Rise of New Centrist Politics in South Korea |
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Analysis of South Korea’s 20th legislative election held on April 13th. By Mark(Won Min) Seo. (05/11/2016)
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| The Impact of Terminology on the Mediterranean Crisis |
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Migrants? Asylum Seekers? It's necessary to have accurate terminology for those fleeing from their homelands into Europe. By Tim S. Braimah and Andreas Yiannaros. (05/09/2016)
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| Could Hong Kong Pretend to an Optimistic Democratic Future vis-à-vis China? |
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What's behind the uprising of a newly politicized youth in Hong Kong? By Aine O’Mahony and Elodie Pichon. (05/04/2016)
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| The Korean Issue Today |
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The Cold War and hopes for progressing on the Korea issue today. By Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori. (05/05/2016)
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| Hungry of Hungary – One (Senti)Mental Journey |
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Comparing Indonesia and Hungary, and Victor Orban's policies. By Julia Suryakusuma. (04/28/2016)
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| Is Regionalism a part of Preventive Diplomacy? |
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The need to achieve regional security presupposes the use of the regional structures with functions and activities of a global system of collective security. By Tanya Deykova. (04/27/2016)
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| Divided by Common Alignment: Jordan and GCC States in the Arab Winter Divided by Common Alignment |
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Isolating the Gulf region from normal international relations isn't the answer. By Dr. Jack Kalpakian. (04/27/2016)
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| Privacy I(n)t Context |
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Privacy has long been protected, but will face a new dimension of protection for the generations to come. By Dr. Jasna Cošabic. (04/26/2016)
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| The Summit on Nuclear Weapons and the North Korean Issue |
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Three factors develop the strategic and global nuclear balance. By Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori. (04/14/2016)
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| IA Forum Interview: Dr. Heracles Moskoff, Greek National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings |
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In this excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Heracles Moskoff, <...
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| IA Forum Interview: Dr. Victoria Redclift |
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Dr. Victoria Redclift discusses statelessness and transnational political space. (04/20/2016)
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| Now is the Time to Reform the Immigration Courts |
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U.S. Immigration Courts are in a state of crisis. What steps should be taken? By Hon. Dara Leigh Marks.
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| Migrant Issues in Australia: IA Forum Interview with Dr. Claudia Tazreiter |
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In this excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, Dr. Claudia Tazreiter, discusses mig...
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| IA Forum Interview: Prof. James B. Hathaway discusses migration and international law |
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In this excerpt from the latest issue of International Affairs Forum, Professor James B. Hathaway discusses the...
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| Migration and Statelessness: New Issue of International Affairs Forum Now Available |
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The new issue of International Affairs Forum is now available. It focuses on Migration and Statelessness, with interviews and essays from a myriad of contributors from around the world, spanning ac...
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| The Perverse Effects of Increasing the Federal Minimum Wage |
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A distributed Federal Minimum Wage across states is not effective. By Prof. Dale O. Cloninger. (03/17/2016)
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| Climate Change and the Future of the World: An Interview with Graciela Chichilnisky |
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Economist Graciela Chichilnisky talks about threats that climate change pose to the future of the world. Interview by Marcus Rolle. (03/09/2016)
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| Responsibility to Protect and its Neo-Imperialist Implications |
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Paper asks: Can the doctrine of ‘Responsibility to Protect’ achieve the security that it aims for, in its present interventionist form, or does it do more harm than good by creating a r...
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| IA Forum Interview: Chris Hafner, Newton Consulting |
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Chris Hafner, VP Newton Consulting, discusses Innovation Strategy, a session at this month’s Read More...
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| Noah, Peter Pan and the Sleeping Beauty |
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Reflections on Europe and struggles with its identify. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (02/29/2016)
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| Key to Stop Refugee Flows: Unique higher education program for Conflict zones |
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Is the unique higher education program for development in conflict zones, with or without internet connectivity, the key to stop refugee flow? By Prof. Djawed Sangdel. (02/16/2016)
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| Terrorist threat in Central Asia. One problem, different approaches |
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Attention to terrorism and ISIS has been growing in relation to the Russian involvement in the Syrian war and the risk of a “contagion” that, from North Africa and Middle East, could af...
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| The Power of Numbers: How do algorithms control our daily lives? |
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Do you know that most of your acquired priorities, perceptions, and beliefs, are formulated through algorithms? By Ehab Khalifa. (02/02/2016)
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| Member of Top Communist Nomenclature Shortlisted for Highest UN Post |
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A look at the controversy surrounding the current UNESCO Director-General, Irina Bokova, and her United Nation Secretary-General candidacy.By Tatiana Christy. (02/01/2016)
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| Quantum Islam: Towards a new worldview |
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Essay analyzes the soul of the Quran and how Muslims could perceive and read it as a postmodern text with multiple-level meanings based on his/her unique life experiences. By Murray ...
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| The Likely War Between Iran and Saudi Arabia |
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Analysis of dynamics between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and a call to rebuild a status quo in the Middle East, with the help of the Russian Federation and the United States. By Profe...
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| The North Korean Nuclear Issue |
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What's behind North Korea's claim of a hydrogen bomb test? By Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori. (01/13/2016)
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| The United Nations and the Emerging World Order: Challenges and Prospects |
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How's does the United Nations fit in the emerging new world order? By Harsh Vasani. (12/30/2015)
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| Creative Economy and Bases of UNCTAD’s Creative Economy Programme as an Instrument for Growth |
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Examination of the Creative Economy and UNCTAD’s Creative Economy Programme for growth and development. By Giuliano Luongo. (Modern Diplomacy, 1...
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| Reports and Debate About Civilization's Future - Forty Years On |
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A look at the 40 years of discussion and debate about civilization's future, dating from the Club of Rome Report and the current view of the Anthropocene. By Jack Pearce. (12/28/2015)
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| The Peculiarities of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) |
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Analysis of the Iranian nuclear arms deal. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood. (12/24/2015)
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| Bound to Nothing: Interview with Graciela Chichilnisky on the Paris Climate Agreement |
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Insightful interview with Professor Graciela Chichilnisky, who says the Paris climate deal actually fails to address climate change effectively. Interview by C. J. Polychroniou. (12/22/2015)
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| The Paris Attacks |
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Who are the key players in the fight against ISIS and how should they be fought? By Dr. Bruce Mabley. (12/15/2015)
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| The Role of the UN in Prevention of WMD Proliferation |
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Essay examines WMDs and the UN's role preventing their proliferation. By Abhinav Dutta. (12/07/2015)
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| Middle East: Inching Towards a Sectarian Political Order? |
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Essay examines sectarianism in the Middle East. By Dr. Mohammed Nuruzzaman. (12/08/2015)
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| The Shooting Down of the Russian Plane |
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What are the ramifications of the shooting down of a Russian plane by Turkey? By Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori. (12/04/2015)
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| The meeting between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China of November 2015 |
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Factors impacting the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China meeting. By Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori. (11/19/2015)
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| The Turkey Issue |
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An examination of Turkey, after the elections. By Professor Giancarlo Elia Valori. (11/12/2015)
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| The Polish Problem and Europe |
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What do the Polish elections say about Europe and the 'new populism?' By Professor Giancarlo Elia Valori. (11/05/2015)
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| Legacy of the ICTY |
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Paper examines the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of the Former Yugoslavia sin...
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| EU-China Cooperation – Assessment of Key Policy Areas |
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Paper presents a general and sectoral angle to analyze EU-China relations. Professor Attila Marján. (Modern Diplomacy, 10/22/2015)
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| Nord Stream Nr. 2: The Project’s Implications in Europe |
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A look at the Gazprom-led Nord Stream Two gas pipeline project. Will it actually materizalize? By Vladimir Socor. (Modern Diplomacy, 10/23/2015)
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| The Operational Logic Underlying the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) |
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An in-depth look at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. By Professor Giancarlo Elia Valori. (10/20/2015)
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| Of Europe, Syria and Antropogeographic Inversion |
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Unbearable pressures from the insecure edges of a contracting civilization. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (10/09/2015)
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| Of Europe, Syria and Antropogeographic Inversion |
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Unbearable pressures from the insecure edges of a contracting civilization. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (10/09/2015)
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| The Spectrum Toolkit: An Integrative Analysis of Conceptual Issues in International Relations |
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Paper examines five spectrums of interstate relations. By Jessica C. Tselepy. (10/08/2015)
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| Over 700 Die in Stampede During Pilgrimage |
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Q&A about recent stampede during a pilgramage in Mecca. (09/30/2015, Gistory)
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| 100 Prisoners Were Pardoned in Egypt. Who Are They? |
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Who were among the 100 prisoners recently pardoned and released by Egypt, and why did it happen? (10/02/2015, Read More...
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| The easing of USA and Cuba relations from the standpoint of the Cuban Mafia |
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Examination of the impact of emerging US-Cuba relations on Cuban organized crime. By Sayoni Biswas. (09/20/2015)
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| Tracing the influence of belief on the politics of South Asia |
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Paper explores religion and power in Sourh Asia. By Pankti Dalal and Jibran Setalvad Anand. (09/19/2015)
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| Tryst with Destiny |
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What does the future hold for India? By Pankti Dalal. (09/11/2015)
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| The Future of CFSP, CSDP, NATO, and Transatlantic Cooperation |
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Where do the CFSP, CSDP and NATO fit as part of the transatlantic relationship? By Dr. Neil Winn. (08/01/2009)
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| Monetary Policy in the United States and the ECB: The Institutional Context and Recent Policy Issues |
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Comparative analysis of monetary policies in the EU and U.S. By Dr. Stephen Williamson. (08/01/2009)
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| For Members Only – Caspian Basin |
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What impacts are there from a major decision made at the IV Caspian Summit? By Megan Munoz. (www.moderndiplomacy.eu, 09/01/2015)
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| Medical Ethics, Globalization, and the Decline of Lethal Injection |
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Essay provides history and analysis of lethal injection. Is it on the decline? By Brian Evans. (08/26/2015)
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| Interview: Said Yousif AlMuhafdah, Bahrain Centre for Human Rights, |
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Said Yousif AlMuhafdah (Bahrain Centre for Human Rights) discusses capital punishment issues in Bahrain,(08/20/2015)
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| The Turkey and US 'Safe Zone' Plan: 3 Questions with Yezid Sayigh, Carnegie Middle East Center |
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Yezid Sayigh of the Carnegie Middle East Center discusses the recent Turkish-U.S. plan to create a 'safe zone' in Syria. (08/18/2015)
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| Muslim Australia and the search for a solution to the "War on Terror" |
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What's the best strategy for Australia to prevent terrrorism? By Prof. Murray Hunter. (08/12/2015, Modern Diplomacy)
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| Obama’s Neoliberal Foreign Policy in a Neoliberal World |
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From his decision to forge a deal with Iran to his stance on China, President Obama's distinctly Neoliberal foreign policy conforms well to the emerging Neoliberal world order.By Carlos Ra...
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| International Anti-Death Penalty Advocacy and China’s Recent Capital Punishment Reform |
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Examines the impact of the EU-led campaign against the death penalty in China by exploring China’s reform on the death penalty. Dr. Michelle Miao. (08/11/2015)
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| The Rebirth of the Patriarch of Moscow |
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Vladimir Putin’s politics in harmony with the Orthodox Church. By Dr. Filippo Romeo. (08/10/2015, Modern Diplomacy)
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| Strategies for Ending and Preventing Political Violence in the Philippines |
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The Philippines has a history of political violence. What steps are needed to stop it? By Brian Wivell. (08/07/2015)
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| Islamic Finance: It’s Just that simple |
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The facets of Islamic Finance explained By Dr. Ghada Gomaa A. Mohamed. (08/07/2015)
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| Response Comment: Medical Ethics, Globalization, and the Decline of Lethal Injection |
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Comments in response to piece in International Affairs Forum issue, Medical Ethics, Globalization, and the Decline of Lethal...
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| Race and the Death Penalty: Interview with Prof. Jeffrey Kirchmeier |
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Prof. Jeffrey Kirchmeier discusses racial discrimation in sentencing capital punishment cases. (08/04/2015)
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| The Concept of Soft Power: A Critical Analysis |
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Paper seeks to find the utility of soft power, which turns out to be having strategic motive and agenda behind it. By Abhinav Dutta. (08/01/2015)
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| The Power of Geopolitical Discourse |
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Reflections on geography and popular culture in geopolitics. By Diego Solis. (Moder...
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| President Mohammadu Buhari and the Abolition of the Death Penalty in Nigeria: No Promises Yet |
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Article provides historial context for supporting the call by the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies that the death penalty be abolished in Nigeria. By Benson Chinedu Olugbuo....
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| Myanmar Booms – In Ways Good and Bad |
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Paper analyzes Myanmar’s transition to democracy. By Jeroen Gelsing. (07/27/2015)
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| Chile & New Zealand: A Comparative Study in Environmental Policy |
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Following New Zealand’s model, paper suggests Chile adopt policies to address environmental impact of business activity and non-renewable energy production. By Matt Josey. (07/26/20...
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| P5+1, Iran-US Cooperation, and the Future of Iraq |
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Paper explores P5+1 implications. By Jill Ricotta. (07/28/2015)
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| Sentencing Juveniles in the United States |
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Reform policies underway for juvenile sentencing in the U.S. By James Lee Dold. (07/29/2015)
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| Saudi Arabia: The Forgotten Land of the Arab Spring |
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Paper seeks to explain the underlying reasons for the Saudi government’s success in maintaining power throughout the Arab Spring. By Numan Aksoy. (07/22/2015)
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| Pena De Muerte En Guatemala: Primeros Pasos Para Su Abolicion |
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David Dávila sostiene que la generación de voluntad política es el tercer paso necesario para lograr la abolición de la pena de muerte en Guatemala. Por: Lic. Davi...
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| Capital Punishment in Guatemala: The First Steps to Abolition |
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Political will needed in order to achieve abolition of the death penalty in Guatemala. By David Augusto Dávila Navarro. (07/22/2015)
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| Collective Inaction: Constraints of National Designs in the Continuing Struggles of EU Environmental |
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Paper examines issues surroundng European Union environmental policies. By Roland Gawlitta. (07/23/2015)
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| Weakening Realism: Balancing Competition with Trade |
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Are traditional strategic models of international relations suggesting that competitive strategies are likely to dominate valid? By Amien Kacou.(07/20/2015)
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| U.S. Global Competitiveness: A Need For Infrastructure Investment and an Infrastructure Bank |
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U.S. infrastructure issues call for re-investment and an infrastructure bank. By Kyle Jarmon. (07/16/2015)
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| China is What States Make of It: Evaluating the Possibility of “Peaceful Rise” |
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Paper evaluates the potential for China’s peaceful rise within the rubric of Alexander Wendt’s constructivist theory. By Barcley Bram Shoemaker. (07/14/2015)
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| The Yuan Standard; Internationalization and Impending Inclusion in SDRs |
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Paper explores internationalization of the Yuan and its impending inclusion in Special Drawing Rights. By Alex Davis. (07/14/2015)
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| How Did the Advent of Nuclear Weapons Change Security Thinking and Strategy? |
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Paper analyzes security and strategic thinking since the advent of nuclear weapons. By Torgeir Pande Braathen. (07/21/2015)
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| Climate Change Related Warming Impacts on Food and Social Factors in the Arctic |
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Paper explores the connection between climate change related warming impacts with food and social factors in the Arctic region. By Monique Baskin. (07/16/2015)
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| The Challenges and Solutions of PPPs in Fragile Countries and Conflict Affected Areas |
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Paper looks at Public-Private Partnerships in fragile countries and those recovering from conflicts. By Adiat Aliu Abiodun. (07/10/2015)
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| Globalization and Nationalism in China |
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Paper explores the growing concern about nationalism in China. By Ying Chen. (07/08/2015)
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| Interview with Glenn Ford, Exonerated Death Row Inmate, Louisiana State Penitentiary (“Angola”) |
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Interview with Glenn Ford, Exonerated Death Row Inmate, Louisiana State Penitentiary (“Angola”); and Mr. William Most, Mr. Ford’s attorney. Interview by Katherine Lugo. (07/07/201...
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| Building the ‘Liberal Peace’: Contradiction and Conformity |
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Paper argues that a contradiction exists between the liberal peace concept and the practice of imposing its prescriptions through external intervention. By Ben Challis. (07/06/2015)...
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| Nigeria's Wretched Politicians: A Case of Franz Fanon's Underdeveloped Bourgeoise |
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Paper examines Frantz Fanon’s Wretched of the Earth in the context of Nigeria. By Udodilim Nnamdi. (07/06/2015)
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| Election as Warfare |
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Paper examines major issue emerging from the governorship elections in Nigeria. By Dr. Azeez Olaniyan and Olumuyiwa Babatunde Amao. (07/03/2015)
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| Universal Abolition of Capital Punishment is Drawing Nearer |
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Analysis of trends pointing to universal abolishment of the death penalty. By Prof. William A. Schabas. (07/02/2015)
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| Refugees’ Right to Work: Economic Justification for Ideal Refugee Rights |
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Essay asks, what are the economic impacts of refugee absorption? By M. Anela Malik. (07/02/2015)
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| Outsourcing Jihadists and Putin’s Foreign Policy |
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Essay analyzes Russian terrorism policy in the Middle East and Caucasus. By Prof. Dmitry V. Shlapentokh. (07/01/2015)
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| Summer 2015 Issue of International Affairs Forum Now Available |
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The latest issue of International Affairs Forum is now available online.
This issue focuses on Capital Punishment Around the World.
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| Theories and Theorists of International Relations |
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Paper asks: What are the core elements of constructivist approaches to international relations theory? Do they share similar referents (“objects of study”) and do they make up for a coh...
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| International Affairs Forum Summer 2015 Issue |
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| Climate Change Effects on Oceans, Impacts to Fish Stocks and Contributions to Global Food Insecurity |
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Essay analyzes effects of climate change on oceans and its contribution to global food insecurity. By Monique Baskin. (06/25/2015)
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| Gas Discoveries in East Mediterranean: A Catalyst for Regional Cooperation |
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East Mediterranean gas discoveries provide a golden opportunity for energy security and cooperation. By Antonia Dimou. (06/26/2015, first appeared in Read More...
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| Mental Illness and Terrorism |
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Is there a correlation between mental illness and terrorism? By Dr. Anna Cornelia Beyer. (06/26/2015)
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| Why the Bear is Back in Vietnam |
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Russian-Vietnam relations are warming up. What are the reasons and ramifications? By Rakesh Krishnan Simha. (06/25/2015)
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| The Case for Enabling a Golden Era of Exploration Through International Space Cooperation |
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An analysis of international space cooperation and call for leveraging its benefits into action. By Alex Davis. (06/23/2015)
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| Book Announcement: Geopolitics - Europe of Sarajevo 100 years later by Anis Bajrektarevic |
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Book launch announcement about Anis H. Bajrektarevic's latest publication, Geopolitics - Europe of Sarajevo 100 years later.
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| Bosnian Myths |
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An analysis of the Bosnian State. By Professor Dubravko Lovrenovic. (6/07/2015)
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| Technology as a Means to Improving Access to Education |
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Online education is an important avenue for citizens in emerging countries to help development. By Polina Bayramova. (05/14/2015)
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| Reconsidering Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia – Past, Present and Future |
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What has the impact of nuclear weapons had on Indian-Pakistani conflict? By Dr. Mischa Hansel. (05/12/2015)
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| Berlin Congress of 1878 still in force in the Balkans |
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Where do the Balkans fit in Europe? Paper argues little has changed since the Berlin Congress of 1878. By Prof. Anis Bajrektarevic. (05/11/2015)
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| IA Forum Interview: Brian Wilkerson discusses Global Organization Agility |
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IA Forum interviews Brian Wilkerson, Managing Director for Revolution Advisors. He will lead a session about Global Organization Agility at the upcoming Read More...
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| IA Forum Interview: Sirin Koprucu discusses global business strategy |
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IA Forum interview with global business strategy expert, Sirin Koprucu, who will be leading a session at the upcoming Ass...
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| The Negotiations of the United Nations Code of Conduct on Transnational Corporations |
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Paper looks at the negotiations to develop negotiate a United Nations Code of Conduct on Transnational Corporations and lesson learned from the process and Code itself. By Karl P. Sauva...
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| Charlie Hebdo, Xenophobia, and France's Colonial History |
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Reflections on the Charlie Hebdo attack and underlying issues in and about France. By Timothy Aderman. (04/07/2015)
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| GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook - 03/16/2015 |
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In this week’s GRI Risk Outlook: Nuclear talks with Iran, possible increases in interest rates, Israeli PM Netanyahu faces reelection hiccups, and more. (Read More...
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| New Run in Kazakhstan? |
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What do next month's elections say about Kazakhstan? By Alessandro Lundini. (Modern Diplomacy, 03/15/2015)
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| Uganda’s LGBTI Community Comes Out with Magazine |
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In a country where homosexuality is considered illegal, the Ugandan lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community has come out with a magazine. (03/09/2015)
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| Sectarian Rise in Pakistan: Role of Saudi Arabia and Iran |
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Paper analyzes Pakistan's issue of sectarian divides and offers solutions. By Zulqarnain Khan. (03/05/2015)
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| Interview with Mark Towery, Geo Strategy Partners |
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Mark Towery, Managing Director of Geo Strategy Partners, discusses how organizations should embrace strategic planning to compete in today's dynamic, hypercompetitive market. (03/04/...
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| China’s Minor(ity) Problem |
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What are the reasons for increased violence between the Chinese government and minority groups? By Tristan Abbott. (03/03/2015)
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| Greed is good…but only for cancer |
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Boris Johnson says capitalism is essential if are to meet the biggest challenges facing the human race’, including fight against cancer. What do the facts say? By Amna Whiston...
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| Church Diplomacy: Greece, Russia and Beyond |
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The intersection of politics and religion between Greece and Russia analyzed. By Eirini Patsea. (Modern Diplomacy, 02/22/2015)
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| Nuclear Security and Sustainability: Is Moscow Committed? |
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A look at Russian nuclear security policy and its possible future. By Elizabeth Zolotukhina. (02/23/2015)
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| GRI Weekly Risk Outlook - February 2, 2015 |
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GRI’s Weekly Outlook: Turkish central bank to ease monetary policy further. Indian Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, and Brazilian economy continues to struggle with stagflation. (Read More...
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| Growing Islamophobia heightens political risk for Europe |
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Amid the high tension in Europe, populist parties will use Islamophobia to increase their political influence. This troublesome trend will only bring about greater political risk for the continent....
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| Temper Your Expectations in U.S.-India Relations |
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The historical relationship between the US and India should give one pause for being overly optimistic for substantial progress. By Searn Durns. (Read More...
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| World Bank - East Asia Urban Data Competition |
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The World Bank invites researchers, academics, designers, students, and practitioners from around the world to explore and use the World Bank’s recently released dataset on urban spatial expansion ...
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| GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook - 01/26/2015 |
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In this GRI Weekly Risk Outlook: ASEAN pushes for ‘code of conduct’ in South China Sea dispute, the Fed to maintain its current monetary policy stance, and the African Union and others ...
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| Industry Interests Could Pave a Rocky Political Path for US-Cuba Relations |
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Pressures from major interest groups that would stand to benefit from closer U.S.-Cuba trade ties could help facilitate the political process. By Brian Daigle. (Read More...
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| GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook - 01/19/2015 |
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Read about the ECB's QE program, US sanctions on Iran and more in this week's Global Risk Insight's Weekl...
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| EU Court and Greek Elections May Block QE from the ECB |
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Will the ECB’s meeting on January 22nd will offer more than just talk from the bank or will Eurozone politics will get in the way? .By Luke Lott. (Read More...
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| Middle East Defense Spending Fuels Security Dilemma |
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MENA defense spending is expected reach $920 billion despite low oil prices. Is longer-term trend of spending risks instigating an unsettling arms race? By Madeleine Moreau. (Read More...
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| Human Rights Violations Inside EU |
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Is the EU hypocritical concerning human rights? By H.E. Dr. Walter Schwimmer. (Modern Diplomacy, 01/20/2015)
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| The Muslim Brotherhood and Their Relationship with Iran |
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A historical examination of the Muslim Brotherhood's relationship with Iran. By Mohammed Salama. (01/16/2015)
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| Rise of China: The Debate and a Theoretical Analysis |
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Paper analyzes different viewpoints about the rise of China and whether it will do so peacefully. By Zeyu Peng. (01/15/2014)
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| A Critical Assessment of the Impact of EU Membership on British Sovereignty |
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Paper explores positives and negatives about EU membership on British sovereignty. By Anna Roininen. (01/08/2015)
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| Ultimatums and Economic Sanctions: The Case of Coercive Diplomacy in the 1956 Suez Canal Crisis |
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Paper examines the 1956 Suez Canal Crisis and the use of Coercive Diplomacy as an instrument for conflict de-escalation. By Salman Tahir. (01/15/2015)
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| Military Cyber Threats: Transformations in Unconventional Security Threats |
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Paper analyzes effects of cyber power on military operations and the unconventional transformation in security threats. By Ehab Khalifa. (01/12/2015)
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| The New EU Voting System – the Old West-East North-South Division |
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Paper analyzes Visegrad countries’ economic policies and general EU-policies. By Prof. Attila Marján. (12/31/2014)
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| US-Cuba thaw stepping stone to expanded Latin America trade |
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Given the shift in U.S.-Cuba relations, the April 2015 Summit of the Americas may serve as a significant stepping stone to expanded trade relations. By Brian Daigle. (Read More...
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| GRI Weekly Risk Outlook - December 22, 2014 |
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New U.S. consumer sentiment data to keep improving. Central Banks in Armenia and Turkey to deal with rouble and Fed policy. Second round of voting in Greek presidential elections. (Read More...
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| DRC and Uganda could benefit from joint oil agreement |
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Presence of massive oil and gas reserves around the Lake Albert region have increased tensions between DRD and Uganda. A joint oil agreement could be a step forward to ease them. By John Sisa. (<...
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| EU-China Trade Hampered by EU Divisions |
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The unbalanced China-EU business relationship can be seen as the outcome of a divided EU and an opportunistic China. But there is scope for improvement. By Nicolas Jenny. (Read More...
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| IA Forum Interview: Scott Hickie discusses health corruption |
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IA Forum interview with Scott Hickie (Senior Analyst, Open Brieifing) who diiscusses corruption in the health sector. Interview by Madison J. Myers. (12/19/2014)
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| Putin-Modi Dimensional Meeting |
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A look at the India-Russia two-day annual meeting and its possible outcomes. By Kashi N Pandita. (12/20/2014)
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| Nuclear Commerce - Fundamentals |
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Paper explores the prospects for an energy rennaissance through nuclear power. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic and Petra Posega.(12/19/2014)
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| Kazakhstan Becomes Centrepiece in Eurasian Diplomacy |
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In a phase of declining oil prices and economic storm in neighbouring Russia, Kazakhstan has engaged in intense diplomatic activity with the West and other Central Asian countries. By Dr. Ernesto G...
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| Jordan-Israel Energy Deal Faces Public Opposition |
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With a struggling economy, Jordan must strike a careful balance between controversial energy deals and meaningful public appeasement. (Read More...
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| China-Egypt Partnership Fraught With Political Risk |
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Egypt is aggressively courting China to attract more investment and stabilise the already fragile economy. But Beijing must proceed with caution. (Read More...
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| Latin America Sees Second Leftist Wave |
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In 2014, there were presidential elections in El Salvador, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Bolivia, and Uruguay, with right-of-center and pro-business parties losing every contest. Where is ...
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| Economic Transition Report on Azerbaijan:An Issue of Governance |
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Paper that studies issues facing Azerbaijan's economic transition. By Grace Mausser. (12/15/2014)
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| GRI Weekly Risk Outlook - December 15, 2014 |
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US Fed to give more precise details on timing of rate change at FOMC meeting on Dec 16-17. Greece announces snap elections for Dec 17, prompting stock drop. This and more in this week&rsq...
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| Mediterranean Energy Alliances Isolate Turkey |
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The discovery of hydrocarbons has altered the geopolitical situation in the Eastern Mediterranean, leading to the formation of new alliances that leave Turkey out of the game. By Evita Souri. (Read More...
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| IA Forum Interview: Dr. David Phillips |
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Dr.David Phillips discusses international development, the role of remittances, and his book, Develo...
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| Free Trade and International Security |
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Author compares free trade and international security. By Meicen Sun. (12/01/2014)
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| Fall 2014 Student Writing Competition Winners Announced |
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Winners of the Fall 2014 International Affairs Student Award Competition have been announced. Their papers will be seen in the next issue of International Affairs Forum (Taylor and Francis).<...
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| Russia and China extend energy ties at APEC |
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What are the chances of success for the Altai pipeline? By Dr. Ante Batovic. (Global Risk In...
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| International Affairs Forum Announces Finalists of Fall 2014 Student Writing Competition |
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The Center for International Relations is pleased to announce Finalists in the Fall 2014 International Affairs Forum Student Writing Competition.
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| Expect increase in US activity in Middle East |
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In efforts to build President Obama's legacy and help the Democarts, increased U.S involvement in the Middle East is expected. By Chris Solomon. (Read More...
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| Is China Afghanistan’s new best friend? |
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What are the chances for success and pitfalls for a China-Afghanistan partnership? By Ernesto Gallo. (Read More...
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| Asia needs ASEAN-ization not Pakistanization of its continent |
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Why is the Korean peninsula and East Asia unable to capitalize on its successes? By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (11/15/2014)
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| 25 years after 9/11 – How many Germanies should Europe have? |
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Europe, Germany, and Yugolslavia before and after the fall of the Berlin wall. By Prof. Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (11/16/2014)
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| Three likely outcomes of the Iran nuclear talks |
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What are the likely outcomes for the Nov. 24th deadline for a final agreement about Iran's nuclear program? By Jofi Joseph. (11/13/2014)
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| China creates new trade route through Nicaragua canal |
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What are the implications of Nicaragua and China's plan to build a canal to rival the Panama Canal? By Sanja Davidovic.(Read More...
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| Violence in Myanmar's Rakhine State |
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A look at the violence in Myanmar's Rakhine state. By Lakshna Mehta. (10/31/2014)
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| Left Behind: North African Geopolitics and the Economy |
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Although economic projections look promising for sub-Sahara Africa, the picture looks far bleaker for North Africa. By Elizabeth M. Adetiba. (10/28/2014)
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| IA Forum Interview: Neil D'Souza, Zaya Learning Labs |
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IA Forum speaks with Neil D'Souza, CEO of Zaya Learning Labs, about education technology and Zaya's work with low income schools. Interview by Rafael Panlilio. (IA Forum, 10/27/2...
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| Islamic State takes advantage of cash economies in Iraq and Syria |
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How has ISIS leveraged cash economies in Iraq and Syria? How can be done? By Rami Ayyub. (Global Risk Insights, 10/17/2014)
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| Pakistan's Monkey Business |
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Pakistan's recent violatiions of the cease fire agreement of 2003 must end. By Kashi Pandit. (10/14/2014)
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| This is not 1989 |
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Contrary to what many believe, recent protests in Hong Kong to not compare well to Tiannanmen Square. By Barclay Bram Shoemaker. (10/08/2014)
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| IA Forum Interview with Rajeswari Rajagopalan: India's Mars Orbiting Mission |
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Rajeswari Rajagopalan (Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi) disusses India's Mars Orbiting Mission (MOM) and what it means for India. Interview by Madison J. Myers. (10/07/2014).<...
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| The Political Character of social media: How do Greek Internet Users Perceive and use Social Network |
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Study investigates the political potential of social networks as popular platforms of mediated communication in Greece. By Dimitra Karantzeni. (10/02/2014)
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| IA Forum Interview with Reecha Upadhyay, The Asia Foundation |
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Reecha Upadhyay of The Asia Foundation disusses facts, perceptions, and myths about rape in India. Interviewed by Madison J. Myers. (09/29/2014)
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| The American Withdrawal from Iraq: The Debate |
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Politicians point fingers about United States involvement and miscues in Iraq. Who's to blame? By Dr. Erik Lindell. (09/18/2014)
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| Chaos in Iraq: Are the Kurds Truly Set to Win? |
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Artcle discusses scenarios and ramiffications for possible Kurdish independence. By Winston Harris. (Small Arms Journal, 08/28/2014)
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| Interview with Abin Thomas - Kerala’s Cancer Crisis |
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IA Forum speaks with author Abin Thomas about the cancer crisis in the Indian state of Kerala. By Madison J. Meyers (08/20/2014)
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| Address Dedovshchina or Face the Consequences of a Weakened and Ineffective Military Apparatus |
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Policy memo evaluates and provides policy recommendations on the practice of harassing junior recruits by senior staff in the Russian military. By Lea Lavut. (08/13/2014)
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| Presidential Election 2014 and Indonesian Foreign Policy |
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Paper explores how the 2014 Indonesian presidential candidates view foreign policy. By Dr. Igor Dirgantara. (08/04/2014)
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| From WWI to www. – Putin Next Door |
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Examination of post-modernity and some fallacies surrounding it. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (08/05/2014)
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| Other Side of the Coin |
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Definding Israel's actions in Gaza. By Kashi N Pandita
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| An Overview on the Brazilian Economy |
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Short overview of the Brazilian economy. By Patricia Galves Derolle. (07/28/2014)
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| Is the ‘crisis of secularism’ in Western Europe the result of multiculturalism? |
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Essay discusses that, although multiculturalism supports and promotes the recognition of minority religious identities, the statement that it puts secularism under crisis is a bit exaggerated, if n...
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| A Reply to Mearsheimer |
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Author responds to Offensive Realists who say states want to dominate the international system. have. By Dr. Anna Cornelia Beyer. (07/25/2014)
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| Cyber-Terrorism: Fact or Fiction? |
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Author argues cyber-terrorism remains more a product of fear mongering than concrete reality –– at least for the moment. By Sebastian J. Bae. (07/22/2014)
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| Children at the Border: Refugees from the Drug War? |
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Analysis of problems faced by children immigrating to the US as a result of the Drug War. By Dr. Lynn Holland. (07/08/2014)
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| Nuclear Security: A Casualty of Moscow’s Involvement in Ukraine |
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Where does the nuclear situation lie in Russia now? An analysis. By Elizabeth Zolotukhina (07/08/2014)
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| EU = SU² - An ahistorical enterprise? |
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Did Europe change (after its own 9/11), or it only became more itself? By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic (06/30/2014)
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| IA Forum Interview: Ewa Wojkowska & Toshi Nakamura (Kopernik) |
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IA Forum interview with Co-Founders of Kopernik, organization that introduces technologies and creates micro-business opportunities in remote communities. &...
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| Piracy: Can the War on the Seas Ever Be Won? |
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The current state solution models, focusing on military deterrence, have proven questionably effective in combating piracy, merely displacing it more than solving it. By Sgt. Sebastian J...
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| In the Pursuit of Strategic Stability |
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Improving strategic stability in South Asia through multilateral cooperation is imperative for improving standards of living across the region. By Davis Florick. (06/25/2014)
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| Neutralize Yasukuni Visits: A Step towards Resolving the Yasukuni Controversy |
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Paper explores the Yasukuni Controversy between Japan and China and proposes steps to resolve the dispute. By Mengjia Wan (06/18/2014)
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| Should China Declare a War On Terror? |
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China is experiencing a growing number of terrorists incidents. How should it respond? By Barclay Bram Shoemaker. (06/17/2014)
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| International Trade and Environment: a paradoxical but complementary subject |
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Author discusses how international trade and environmental issues complement each other. By Patricia Galves Derolle. (06/17/2014)
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| Start-Up Chile: A Critical Analysis |
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Paper analyzes Chile's Start-Up Chile (SUC) program, designed to foster entrepreneur development. By David Feige. (06/12/2014)
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| Foreign Civilian Women Working In War Zones: The Good, Bad and Ugly |
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A look at challenges foreign civilian women face in war zones. By Jade Wu (06/13/2014)
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| Institutional Stability, Foreign Investor Preference, and China's Inward FDI |
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Paper provides analysis of China's 1992 FDI surge. By Nick Taber. (06/04/2014)
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| From Front to Back: Changes in American Policy on Striking Libya between Reagan and Obama |
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Paper presents a historical look at responses against Libya by Presidents Reagan and Obama. By Julian Newton Weiss (05/28/2014
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| IA Forum Student Writing Award Winners Announced |
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Winners of the Spring 2014 International Affairs Student Award Competition announced!
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| Interview: Professor Haroon Bhorat - South African Economy |
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From IA-Forum's biannual publication, Professor Haroon Bhorat discusses the South African economy and the BRICS.
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| What Iran Wins by Fighting in Syria |
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Is Islamic Republic of Iran the greatest loser in the Syria conflict...or not? By Mohammed Nuruzzaman (04/29/2014)
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| The Caspian 5 and Arctic 5 – Critical Similiarities |
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What geopolitical issues surround the Caspian and Arctic Seas? By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (/04/22/2014)
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| Student Award Compeition Finalists Announced |
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Finalists for the International Affairs Spring 2014 Student Award Competition have been announced. Winners will be published in the next issue of International Affairs Forum (Taylor and Franc...
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| Dr. Yuri V. Urbanovich discusses Russia, Ukraine in IA Forum Interview |
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Interview with Dr. Yuri V. Urbanovich.who provides analyis of the crisis in Ukraine, Crimea, and Russia. By Adriana Stephan. (04/16/2014)
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| IA Forum Interview: Carlotta Gall, NY Times |
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IA-Forum interviews NYT’s reporter, Carlotta Gall, on her new book, The Wrong Enemy, and her thirteen years of reporting on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and North Africa. By Cynthia Iris (04/14/020...
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| What You Measure is What You’ll Get |
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A look at economic metrics and understanding how to use them in analysis of countries. By Anuradha Kataria. (04/07/2014)
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| Hell on Earth: The Use of Drones in Pakistan and the Socio-Economic and Psychological Issues |
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Paper explores impact on the everyday life of broader populations that live through the trauma of drones. By Mahmood Ahmad. (04/04/2014)
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| Malaysian Boeing 777 Accident |
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Aviation General Blagoje Grahovac, member of the Advisory Board of the IFIMES International Institute, analyzes recent disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777. (03/24/2014
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| Gulf Arab Monarchs and the Unfinished Arab Spring |
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Analysis of Saudi and Qatari actions related to the Arab Spring and recent developments stemming from it. By: Dr. Mohammed Nuruzzaman. (03/26/2014)
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| The Market for War |
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An analysis of Private Military Contractors and risks associated with them. By Barclay Bram Shoemaker. (03/18/2014)
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| Indonesia: Elections 2014 |
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Author provide analysis of Indonesian Presidential candidates and their parties. By Igor Dirgantara. (03/10/2014)
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| The Foreign & Local Factions in the Syrian Conflict |
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Analysis of the factions involved in the Syrian Civil War. By Mohammed Salama. (03/08/2014)
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| Interview with Winston Harris: The Syrian Kurds Situation |
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Analyst Winston Harris provides insight about the Syrian Kurds, their current situation, and prospects for the future. (03/04/2014)
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| Why the Syrian Conflict Defies Political Solutions |
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The Syrian War presents a myriad of actors and intererest, making a peaceful solution difficult. By Dr. Mohammed Nuruzzaman. (03/04/2014)
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| Mineral traceability and conflict in eastern DRC: the case of the “Conflict-Free Tin Initiative” |
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Paper analyzes the Conflict-Free Tin Initiative and whether traceability provided by it will provide positive results. By Dr. Edoardo Monaco. (02/13/2014)
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| Climate Change and Reinsurance: The Human Security Issue |
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Paper analyzes the effects of climate change on reiinsurance and human security issues. By Prof. Anis Bajrektarevic & Carla Baumer. (02/10/2014)
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| The Ongoing Public Debt Crisis in the European Union: Impacts on and Lessons for Vietnam |
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Paper analyzes causes of public debt crisis, its impacts on the economy of Vietnam, and how to avoid a potential public debt crisis in Vietnam and guarantee sustainable development. By Dr. Nguyen A...
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| Dr. Peter Singer on his new book, Cybersecurity and Cyberwar |
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Peter W. Singer, director of the Center for 21st Century Security, discusses cybersecurity issues and his new book. By Cynthia Iris. (01/21/2014)
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| Interview with Professor Stephen Walt, Harvard University |
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Professor Stephen Walt discusses a wide range of international issues, from theory to US foreign policy and the Snowden case. By Gustavo Macedo & Patricia G Derolle. (09/20/2013)
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| Interview: Stephen D. Krasner, Stanford University |
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Interview with Stephen D. Krasner who discusses International Regimes and UN Security Council Reforms. By Patricia Galves Derolle.
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| Iranian Nuclear Deal: Implications |
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What are the implications of the Iranian nuclear deal not only within the Middle East but internationally. By Dr. Kashi N. Pandita (01/16/2014)
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| Armenia from a Foreign Policy of “Complementarity” to “Supplementarity”? A Sandwich Story! |
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Armenia's foreign policy sees itself sandwiched between the EU and Russia. Author presents analysis of this situation and state Armenia's policy. By Dr. Syuzanna Vasilyan. (01/15/2014)
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| Now Available: International Affairs Forum - Winter Edition |
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Our latest edition of International Affairs Forum (Taylor and Francis) is now available. This issue focuses on the BRICS countries and the impact of social media on governance.
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| New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Interview with Prof. Werner Baer: BRIC countries |
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A look inside the latest issue of International Affairs Forum (Taylor&Francis). Professor Werner Baer at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, discusses Brazil's economy. (International ...
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| New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Professor Robert M. Stern, Goldman School, UC-Berkeley |
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A look inside the latest issue of International Affairs Forum (Taylor&Francis), an interview with Professor Emeritus Robert M. Stern. (International Affairs Forum, 01/2014)
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| New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Interview with Prof. Smita Brunnermeier: BRIC countries |
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Interview with Professor Smita Brunnermeier of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs (International Affairs Forum, 01/2014)
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| New Issue of International Affairs Forum: Interview with Metodi Zajkov (Transparency International – |
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In this look inside the latest issue of International Affairs Forum (Taylor&Francis), an interview with Metodi Zajkov, Transparency International – Macedonia. (International Aff...
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| Morocco and Algeria, Restarting The Union of the Arab Maghreb through Renewable Energy. |
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How Morocco and Algeria can leverage shared interest about renewable energy to inspire the Union's progess. By Nabil El Aid El Othmani. (12/31/2013)
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| Al-Qaeda: The Beginning |
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Historical overview of Al Qaeda's begginings. By Mohammed Salama. (12/23/2013)
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| Cold War Tactics in the Syrian Crisis |
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Have US/Russia Cold War tactics returnsd? Essay argues that Russia has had two Cold War pressing tactics against the US during the Syrian crisis: Nuclear Power, and Replacing America. By Prof. Moha...
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| 20 Years to Trade Economic Independence for Political Sovereignty |
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How has the well-being of Latvia changed in the 20 years since the collapse of the Soviet Union? By Eva Maurina. (12/18/2013)
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| Culture and Values in a Globalized World: Immigration in America |
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Essay provides argument that in order to address immigration, we must pay attention to differences in values and culture. By Dana-Marie Seepersad. (12/09/2013)
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| Interview with Dr. Cornelia Beyer, author of Inequality and Violence |
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An interview with Anna Cornelia Beyer, University of Hull. Author of Inequality and Violence: A Reappraisal or Man, the State and War (Ashgate: Forthcoming). (12/04/2013)
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| IA Forum Interview: Linda Robinson |
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Cynthia Iris interviews Linda Robinson on her new book,One Hundred Victories: Special Ops and the Future of Warfare (2013). By Cynthia Iris (11/04/2013)
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| Brazilian Foreign Policy: the emergence of Brazil throughout the years |
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Author traces Brazilian foreign policy and its emergence as a leading developing country. By Patricia Galves Derolle. (10/14/2013)
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| Defining Victory: The U.S. and Victory in Afghanistan |
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Paper analyzes: what can be defined as victory in the War in Afghanistan? By Zachary K. Ochoa. (08/08/2013)
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| IA Forum Interview: Dr. David Phillips |
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Foreign Aid: is there a better way to promote development and perhaps alleviate poverty? Author of Development Without Aid discusses. By Katherine Lugo. (08/06/2013)
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| Even In Afghanistan, Separate Is Not Equal |
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Are US/NATO efforts to empower women and equalize Afghan society undercut by the segregation policies of their own camps and insensitivity to local staff? By Jade Wu. (first appeared in Peace and Co...
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| How Effective Is The International Criminal Court? |
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The ICC's handling of the Ocampo Six provides a prime example of the court's issues and provides further questions of its effectiveness. By Aislinn Killian. (07/12/2013)
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| Refining Cooperation in Theory |
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Analysis of the concept of cooperation to distinguish between motives of trade and security. By Amien Kacou. (06/28/2013)
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| Government and MNLA Negotiating in Mali: Why Failure is Not an Option |
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In depth and analysis of peace talks in Mali and prospects for success. By Dr. Christos Kyrou. (05/26/2013)
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| IA Forum Interview: Anuradha Kataria. Water Issues in India |
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IA Forum discusses India's water issues and policies with writer Anuradha Kataria. (04/30/2013)
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| Critical Similarities and Differences in SS of Asia and Europe |
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Policy paper offers several policy incentives why the largest world’s continent must consider creation of the comprehensive pan-Asian institution. By Prof. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/02/2013)
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| Are we asking for too much from Mali? |
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Should Mali be given assistance? An analysis of Mali and look into its future. By Dr. Christos Kyrou. (04/26/2013)
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| Interview: Wolfgang Beyer |
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Wolfgang Beyer discusses the GDR Peace Movement's history and successes. By Dr. Cornelia Beyer.
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| Interview: Dr. James Andrew Lewis |
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Dr. James Andrew Lewis (CSIS) discusses cybersecurity and the internet, including related issues on China, North Korea and Iran. By Cynthia Iris. (02/05/2013)
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| Challenges of Cooperation in Asia-Pacific Region: Highlighting Some Probabilities |
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Security challenges facing the Asia-Pacific countries and prospects for cooperation. By Ramzi Bendebka. (02/01/2013)
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| Air Diplomacy: Engaging China |
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Can air diplomacy diminish the distrust and suspicion that currently permeates Sino-American relations? Adam B. Lowther and Guocheng Jiang. (01/11/2013)
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| Rise of Political Islam in Turkey and its Effects on Turkish-Syrian Relations |
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Paper explores the rise of political Islam in the last two decades in Turkey and its effects on Turkish Syrian relations. By Saffet Akkaya. (11/27/2012)
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| Would A More Catholic United States Better Cope With the Impending Geopolitical Shift of Power? |
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Is there a mounting influence of Catholics and Catholicism in the American political landscape? By Manlio Graziano. (11/08/2012)
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| U.S. Policy on Syria from the Perspective of Refugee Security and Regional Stability |
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What does the Syrian confict mean for its refugees and regional stability? By Dr. Christos Kyrou. (09/20/2012)
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| Towards a Geopolitics of Democracy |
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Is it possible to speak of the “geopolitics of democracy”? An analysis. By Manlio Graziano. (08/03/2012)
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| Bombing Iran's Nuclear Enrichment Facilities |
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A skeptical look at intervention scenarios to thwart the Iranian nuclear program. By Marvin Baker Schaffer (07/30/2012)
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| China, Asia, and the American Pivot |
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Author analyzes Obama administration's 'pivot' on Sino-US policy, its impacts, and Mitt Romney's alternative policy. By Prof. Lowell Dittmer. (07/31/2012)
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| The Return of Dr. Strangelove: How austerity makes us stop worrying and love the bomb…and cyber war |
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What does the future hold for effective deterrence policy? By Jan Kallberg and Adam Lowther. (07/25/2012)
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| American Foreign Policy Recommendations Concerning Islamic States |
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Author critiques US foreign policy regarding Islamic states and offers recommendations for improving relations. By Timothy Aderman. (07/16/2012)
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| Impoverished to Ravenous – 21st Century China and Sustainable Development |
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Author examines impacts of development on China's sustainable development needs. By Anuradha Kataria. (07/19/2012)
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| The Forum - Summer 2012 Issue - China |
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In our latest issue of The Forum, experts discuss China's ambitions and worldview, security policy, and exchange rate issue. (06/28/2012)
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| Greece as a Failed State and Regional Security: Why the US should be looking closer |
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Paper discusses importance of Agean Sea security and impacts from a failed Greek state. By Dr. Christos Kyrou. (06/12/2012)
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| Delivering on the Commitments and Pledges of Afghanistan Conferences |
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Analysis of recent conference, Afghanistan and the International Community. Can commitments and agreements with Afghanistan deliver as promised? By M. Ashraf Haidari (05/24/2012)
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| Chinese Exchange rate, the US current account deficit, and the Global imbalance |
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Authors analyze the Chinese exhange rate, US current account deficit, and consideration of a more aligned and flexible RMB exchange rate. By Dr. Jinzhao Chen and Dr. Xingwang
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| China’s Security Policy in Africa and the Western Indian Ocean |
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Former Ambassador David H. Shinn looks at Chinese security policy developments in Africa and the western Indian Ocean. By David H. Shinn. (05/01/2012)
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| Is the Implementation of the Greater Middle East Project Temporarily Frozen? |
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Has the Greater Middle East Project become unmanageble? Is there hope to save it? Author discusses in this paper. By Evgenia Tairyan. (05/10/2012)
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| Ways Forward in Global Counterterrorism |
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Analysis of global counterterrorism efforts and steps forward, arguing we need to refocus our collective efforts away from the 'state of security' towards the 'conditions of security'. By Cornelia Be...
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| No Asian Century without the pan-Asian Institution |
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Author offers several policy incentives why the largest world’s continent must consider creation of the comprehensive pan-Asian institution. By Dr. Anis Bajrektarevic. (04/02/2012)
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| Information on Anti-Corruption Program in Macedonia |
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Information sheet on joint Transparency International and Center for International Relations anti-corruption effort, Transparency Watch.
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| Lessons from Incipient Civic Movements in the Broader Middle East |
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Authors introduce analytical framework of 'incipient societies' to shed light on the so-called “Arab Spring”. It provides recommendations and suggestions, as well as areas of future consideration. By ...
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| Mainstreaming Gender into Development Projects |
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Paper discussing the consequence of leaving women out and practical requirements for success. By Dr. Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah. (02/16/2012)
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| IA Forum Interview: Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer |
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IA Forum speaks with Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimber (American Univ.) about U.S. policy response to the Arab Spring and a look ahead at post-Arab Spring relations. (02/17/2012)
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| Why the Kyoto Mechanism Fails Again? |
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Paper abstract: After a lot of hot air, the disillusioning epilogue of the Arab Facebook revolutions is more firearms and less confidence residing in the region, and a higher (moral, economic and poli...
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| Go Home, Occupy Movement!! |
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Author asks: If humans hardly ever question fetishisation or oppose the (self-) trivialization, why then is the subsequent brutalization a surprise to them? By Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (1/26/2012)
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| Continuity and Change: Hegemonic Governance in International Relations |
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Paper that analyzes hegemonic governance and the role of dominance and power in the role of global governance. By Dr. Cornelia Beyer. (01/10/2012)
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| Made in China, the End of Western Dominance? |
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Paper that explores the decline of the West and the emergence of the BRICs economies. In this essay, I tend to focus on the role of technological innovation and democracy to (former/current/emerging) ...
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| IA Forum Interview: Patrick Corcoran |
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IA Forum discusses the Arab Spring and perceptions about democracy with Patrick Corcoran (Catholic University). By Caitlin Occipinti. (08/18/2011)
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| Libya after Qaddafi: Europe’s Looming Challenge |
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Authors examine NATO involvement in the Libyan crisis and call for an EU led peacekeeping effort in a post-Qaddafi Libya. By Leo Michel and Ambassador (Ret) John Herbst. (07/15/2011, first appeared i...
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| IA Forum Interview: Dr. Joseph E. Gagnon |
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IA Forum discusses policies of the Fed and ECB as they look to address complexities of economic recovery with Dr. Joseph E. Gagnon, Peterson Institute of International Economics. (07/28/2011)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Michael Werz |
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IA Forum speaks with Dr. Michael Werz (Center for American Progress) about EU security issues including their involvement in Libya and the impacts of Turkey. (07/28/2011)
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| IA Forum Interview: Dr. Laurence J. Kotlikoff |
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IA Forum discusses central bank issues and the economic recovery with Dr. Laurence J. Kotlikoff. (07/28/2011)
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| European Union Security Challenges |
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Analysis of EU security issues including geo-economic, institutional, energy, and Russia. By Dr. Joshua B. Spero (07/22/2011)
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| Not Your Mother’s Central Bank |
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An analysis of the Fed and ECB along with TARP and QE. Have Central Bank principles been lost? By George A. Pieler & Jens F. Laurson. (07/24/2011)
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| The Forum (Summer 2011 issue): The EU |
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Our latest edition of The Forum features commentary and interviews from international experts discussing EU Security and The ECB, the Fed, and Economic Recovery.
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| The Existential Crisis in Pakistan Explored |
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Author examines internal and external crises affecting Pakistan. By Dr. Sohail Mahmood (07/18/2011)
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| The Old New Way to Save the World |
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Author reports on recent nonprofit trend. Some nonprofits are more like private business and private businesses more like nonprofits By Daniel Charles DeFraia. (07/12/2011)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Viral V. Acharya |
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Dr. Viral V. Acharya (New York Univ.) discusses monetary policies of the ECB and Fed toward addressing the financial crisis and economic recovery. (07/06/2011)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Jolyon Howorth |
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Dr. Jolyon Howorth discusses EU security issues including the Libya crisis and NATO. (06/28/2011)
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| IA Forum on Conference Call with Steve Coll & Peter Bergen: Withdrawal in Afghanistan |
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In a conference call with Steve Coll and Peter Bergen, IA-Forum asks about potential impact on on military withdrawal in Afghanistan should President Karzai be removed from office. By Cynthia Iris, I...
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| U.S.-Vatican Relations: Current Implications and Future Possibilities (paper) |
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Paper examining the relationship between the US and the Vatican, the differences and affinities of these powers, and the future possibilities of cooperation and mutual benefit with a focus on U.S. nat...
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| Deconstructing Terrorism for Securing Energy |
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Author presents a common strategic framework of antiterrorism and energy protection policies. By Alexandra Dobra. (06/02/2011)
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| Academia Informing U.S. Foreign Relations |
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Report on roundtable discussion at Catholic University exploring historical and contemporary U.S. foreign policy making for the Middle East By Patrick Corcoran. (05/25/2011)
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| Opportunities for the United States in the Libyan Crisis of 2011 and Beyond (paper) |
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Author analyzes history of US/Libyan relations, current crisis, and potential outcomes for Gaddifi. By Matthew Gannon (05/20/2011)
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| The Future of the United States and United Nations (paper) |
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Paper analyzing the UN - US relationship, calling for continued involvement and coorperation. By Jeannine E. Miller. (05/05/2011)
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| International Affairs Forum Interview: Colonel Paul Bricker |
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IA-Forum speaks with U.S. Army Colonel Paul Bricker, a Black Hawk helicopter pilot, about the recent raid on bin Laden’s compound, from a pilot’s perspective. By Cynthia Iris (05/09/2011)
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| Hezbollah: Analysis of Violence |
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An analysis of Hezbollah and their use of violence to achieve their goals. By Sarah Cohler. (02/25/2011)
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| Human Rights Approach to Development: Case of EU-ACP Partnership |
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Analysis of the Cotonou Partnership between the ACP and the EU, focusing on the effectiveness of this new approach to development. By Andris Zimelis. (01/07/2011)
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| New wars, old wars : is the distinction valid ? |
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Paper that examines the scholarly concept of old and new wars that has emerged since the end of the Cold War. By Alexandra Dobra. (01/05/2011)
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| The Democratic Attack on Free Trade Agreements |
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Author critiques Democratic efforts against Free Trade Agreements. By Erik Lindell. (01/04/2011)
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| Women's Rights and Geopolitics in the Two Koreas |
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Association for Women's Rights in Development interview with Christine Ahn (Global Fund for Women and the Korea Policy Institute). (AWID, 11/26/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Kay Seok |
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IA Forum speaks with Kay Seok (Human Rights Watch) about women's rights issues in Korea. By Kathryn Baer. (12/09/2010)
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| How Virtual Education Can Change Nigeria |
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Author examines the potential of vitural education in Nigeria, including benefits and obstacles. By Tyler Wilson. (11/28/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Barbara Harrell-Bond |
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IA Forum speaks with Dr. Barbara Harrell-Bond (Founder of Refugee Studies Center at Oxford University) about refugee migration. (IA-Forum, 11/29/2010)
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| One Year Later, Documentary Commemorates Death of Sergei Magnitsky |
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Report on the premiere of “Justice for Sergei" on the one year anniversary of the death of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who died in a Moscow prison. By Marina Grushin. (IA-Forum, 11/21/2010)
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| The Forum Fall 2010 Issue: Migration |
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Fall Issue of The Forum, featuring experts from around the world discussing economic, regional, and general issues surrounding Migration. (11/09/2010)
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| Recent Work for the Millennium Development Goals |
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In response to critiques of MDG progress, author analyzes current work toward achieving the Goals. By Issac Hur. (10/20/2010)
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| Legal status of displaced persons due to climate change |
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Author provides in-depth look at legalities of displaced persons due to climate change. By Dr. Judit Toth (10/12/2010)
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| The Use of Randomized Controlled Trials in Development Economics |
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Author analyzes benefits and criticsms of randomized controlled trials, specifically as applied to development economics. By Issac Hur. (10/10/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Caroline Nagel |
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Dr. Caroline Nagel discusses immigration and US policy. (10/12/2010)
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| Immigration, Policy-Oriented Evaluation of Benefits and Costs for Developed Countries |
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Paper reviews the principal policy implications involved by the
process of immigration for the developed countries. By Alexandra Dobra. (10/06/2010)
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| Combating Terrorism in East Africa: An Economic Approach |
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Author presents economic approaches to combat Islamist terrorism in East Africa. By Matthew Bush. (09/15/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: David Kilcullen |
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IA-Forum speaks with David Kilcullen about COIN theory and the conflict in Afghanistan. By Cynthia Iris (09/03/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Thomas Nichols |
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IA-Forum speaks with the US Naval War College’s Thomas Nichols on “The Future of War.” By Cynthia Iris (08/17/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: E.J. Hogendoorn |
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IA Forum speaks with E.J. Hogendoorn, International Crisis Group, Horn of Africa Project Director, about al-Shabaab transnational attacks and Somalia. By Matthew Bush. (IA-Forum, 08/10/2010)
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| Child Migration: Challenging Common Misperceptions |
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Author examines to what extent the economic status of the child migrant and their household affect their decision to migrate. By Giulia Frontini. (08/07/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Stephen Devereux |
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IA-Forum speaks with Stephen Devereux about development aid and donor attitudes. By Giulia Frontini (07/22/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Sir Richard Jolly |
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IA-Forum speaks with Sir Richard Jolly about his book UN Ideas That Changed the World and the United Nations’ role in Development. By Giulia Frontini (05/13/2010)
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| Iranian Elections Series IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Judith Yaphe |
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As part of our series on the Iranian elections, IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Judith Yaphe (George Washington University). By Benjamin Linden. (IA-Forum, 04/25/2010)
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| Iranian Elections Series IA Forum Interview: Dr. Clay Ramsay |
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As part of our series on the Iranian elections, IA Forum speaks with Dr. Clay Ramsay (PIPA). By Benjamin Linden. (IA-Forum, 04/25/2010)
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| Iranian Elections Series IA Forum Interview: Dr. Hossein Askari |
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IA Forum speaks with Dr. Houssein Askari as part of a series on Iranian elections. By Benjamin Linden. (04/25/2010)
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| Economic Superpower Sweepstakes: Can China Succeed Where Japan Failed? |
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Winner of IA-Forum Winter 2009 Student Essay Competition. In examining China's potential as the world's economic superpower, author analyzes and compares Chinese and Japanese economies. By Ren Xiang...
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| Acute Poverty Alleviation Through Women’s Targeting By Microfinance Programs |
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Author provides argument for sustaining female-targeting microfinance programs. By Alexandra Dobra. (04/20/2010)
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| HIV/AIDS and Human Security: A Focus on Women and Economic Security in Southern Africa |
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Author analyzes the AIDS/HIV issue in southern Africa and offers policy recommendations towards combating its effect there. By Elizabeth Armstrong-Mensah, PhD. (04/21/2010)
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| Changing of the Guard: The Way Forward for Chile's New President |
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Author analyzes issues facing new Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. By Tarun George. (04/16/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Mr. Karim Pakzad |
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IA Forum speaks with Mr. Karim Pakzad (Institute for International and Strategic Relation, Paris, France) about the Iraqi elections. By Valentine Pasquesoone. (04/05/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Mr. Stephen Kaplitt |
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IA Forum speaks with Mr. Stephen Kaplitt, pioneer of a new approach to private sector development at the U.S. State Department known as Economic Empowerment in Strategic Regions (EESR). By Robert Bro...
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| Ballistic Missile Defense in Europe: Furthering U.S. Security, or Angering Allies? |
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Analysis of US intentions to shelve ballistic missile defense including reaction from, and implications for, Europe and Russian Federation. By Elizabeth Zolotukhina. (03/28/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Bulent Aliriza, CSIS |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Bulent Aliriza, Director of the Turkey Project at the Center for International and Strategic Studies, about Turkey’s role in the ongoing nuclear sanctions saga between the US ...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Steve Fainaru |
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IA-Forum speaks with Steve Fainaru, Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondent for The Washington Post, about how he’s been covering the drug smuggling story in Mexico. By Cynthia Iris (02/02/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: M. Ashraf Haidari |
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IA Forum speaks with M. Ashraf Haidari, Political Counselor and Acting Defense Attaché of the Embassy of Afghanistan (Washington, DC) about The London Conference on Afghanistan. (01/27/2010)
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| Paper: Liberalpolitik: A Sustainable Foreign and Security Policy Approach of the European Union? |
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Author argues that the European Union is elaborating an unusual foreign and security policy approach, which differs from a traditional conduct of a powerful nation state. By Sergey Smolnikov. (01/15...
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| IA-Forum Interview: David A. Hollingsworth |
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IA-Forum speaks with David A. Hollingsworth about the Asian financial crisis and his book, The Rise, The Fall, and The Recovery of Southeast Asia's Minidragons. (01/10/2010)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. J.P. Linstroth |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. J.P. Linstroth, Senior Researcher of the Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Programme of The International Peace Research Institute Oslo, about the Basque party. (IA-Forum...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Terry Roberts |
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IA-Forum speaks with Terry Roberts, former Deputy Director of US Naval Intelligence, about the US military’s cyber defense preparations. By Cynthia Iris. (12/30/09)
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| Corruption in the Afghan Context |
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Author analyzes governance in Afghanistan, corruption issues, and anti-corruption reform efforts. By Michael P. Cohn (12/23/2009)
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| Iran and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Counter- Hegemony as Common Purpose |
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Authors examine Iranian membership in the Shanghai Cooperative Organization and potential effect on security. By Dr. Ali G. Dizboni, Dr. Amir M. Haji-Yousefi, and Greg Mcpherson. (12/19/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Graham Harrison |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr Graham Harrison, a Reader in Politics at the University of Sheffield, about development campaign groups, Africa and mobilizing public opinion. By Andrew Pickering (12/21/2009)
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| Special Report Preview, Climate Change: Dr. Arvind Panagariya |
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In a preview of our upcoming special report, Dr. Arvind Panagariya discusses COP15 and balancing India's policies on climate change and economic growth. By M. Patel. (12/14/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Kamal El Kheshen |
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Dr. Kamal El Kheshen, Vice President of the African Development Bank discussses the trade-off between climate change policies and economic growth policies in Africa. By M. Patel. (12/10/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Mohamed Waheed, V. P. of Maldives |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Mohammed Waheed, Vice President of Maldives, about the tradeoff between climate change policy and economic growth policy. (IA-Forum, 12/05/2009)
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| IA Forum Interview: Bruce K. Rutherford |
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IA Forum speaks with Dr. Bruce K. Rutherford about Egypt, US-Egyptian relations, and his book Egypt After Mubarak: Liberalism, Islam and Democracy in the Arab World. By M. Patel. (IA-Forum, 1...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Allison Stanger |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Allison Stanger at Middlebury College on her new book, ‘One Nation Under Contract: The Outsourcing of American Power and the Future of Foreign Policy.’ By Cynthia Iris (11/11/...
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| IA-Forum Interview with Dr. Asoka Bandarage |
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IA-Forum speaks with Prof. Asoka Bandarage about Sri Lanka and the Tamil conflict. By Ben Linden. (11/09/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Andrew Bacevich |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Dr. Andrew Bacevich, a professor of International Relations at Boston University and a former Army officer, about American foreign policy; his book, The Limits ...
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| Education and Healthcare Key to Afghanistan’s Secure Future |
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Speech by Afghanistan Political Counselor M. Ashraf Haidari about education in Afghanistan. (09/14/2009)
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| Macedonia: Challenges ahead |
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Author discusses issues facing the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. By Zhidas Daskalovski. (IA-Forum, 10/01/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Abdul Rahmad Al Rashed, Nadia Al Alami |
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IA-Forum discusses journalism in the Middle East with Abdul Rahmad Al Rashed (Al Arabiya) and Nadia Al Alami (Internews). By Marisa Kendall. (IA-Forum.org, 10/08/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Haroun Mir |
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IA-Forum speaks with Haroun Mir, director of Afghanistan’s Center for Research and Policy Studies (ACRPS), about the recent elections and other issues facing Afghanistan. By M. Patel. (IA-Forum, 09/...
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| Rebuilding Afghanistan: The Role of Provincial Reconstruction Teams |
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Speech by M. Ashraf Haidari, the Political Counselor of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, at Embassy of Canada (Washington DC) Forum on Afghanistan: Partners in Defense. (09/24/2009)
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| The West Has Got It Wrong About Iran |
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Author analyzes the Iranian elections and disputes Western analysis of it. By Khurram Zaki. (09/11/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: David Ucko |
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IA-Forum speaks with David Ucko about his new book ‘The New Counterinsurgency Era: Transforming the U.S. Military for Modern Wars.’ By Cynthia Iris (09/14/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: James Cockayne |
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IA-Forum speaks with James Cockayne about his new book ‘Beyond Market Forces: Regulating the Global Security Industry.’ By Cynthia Iris (08/31/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: M. Ashraf Haidari |
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IA-Forum discusses the 2009 Presidential elections and future of Afghanistan with M. Ashraf Haidari, Political Counselor of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC. (IA-Forum, 8/17/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Rafael Broch, Just Journalism |
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IA Forum speaks with Rafael Broch, Director of Strategy for Just Journalism, about news coverage and journalism issues around the world. By Marisa Kendall. (08/12/2009)
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| Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the Intersection of National Security and International Justice |
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Interview with Tyler Moselle, Program Manager and Interim Executive Director at Harvard Kennedy School’s Carr Center for Human Rights Policy on the conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan about understa...
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| IA-Forum Interview: James Lewis |
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IA-Forum speaks with Jim Lewis of CSIS about the U.S. government’s efforts on cybersecurity. By Cynthia Iris (08/01/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Sherry Mueller and Mark Overmann |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Sherry Mueller and Mark Overmann about their book Working World, and careers in international ...
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| IA-Forum Interview: David Satter |
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IA-Forum speaks with David Satter, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, about Barack Obama’s recent visit to Moscow. By Marina Grushin (07/24/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Alex Martin |
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IA-Forum speaks with Alex Martin, director of the Libra Advisory Group, about the organization’s work with the Iraqi Ministry of Interior, Iraqi police training, and security sector reform. By Cynthia...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Diana Marinova |
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IA-Forum speaks with American University's Diana Marinova about cross-cultural awareness and its implications for U.S. domestic and foreign policy. By Daniel McCown (07/10/2009)
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| Israel and Sri Lanka: a media analysis of war crimes allegations |
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Report by Just Journalism, a UK-based research organization focused on how Israel and Middle East issues are reported in the UK media. (June 2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Chris Taylor |
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IA-Forum speaks with Chris Taylor, Senior Vice President for Global Strategy at Mission Essential Personnel, U.S. national security culture. By Cynthia Iris (07/01/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: David Edger & James Regens |
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IA-Forum speaks with David Edger and James Regens of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center about their new book, Read More...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Lilian Baeza-Mendoza |
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IA-Forum speaks with American University's Lilian Baeza-Mendoza about U.S.-Latin America relations. By Daniel McCown (06/25/2009)
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| IA Forum Interview: Prof. Douglas P. Fry |
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IA Forum speaks with Professor Douglas P. Fry about his book Beyond War, an...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Mohd Noor Amin |
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IA-Forum discusses global cyber-security issues with Mohd Noor Amin, chairman of the Management Board of IMPACT, the International Multilateral Partnership Against Cyber Threats. By Marina Grushin (06...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Seth Jones |
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IA-Forum speaks with Seth Jones, political scientist with RAND, about the counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan. By Cynthia Iris. (06/03/2009)
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| Labels Matter |
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Author analyzes the use of terms related to privatized military and issues related to their varied definitions. By Shaun Randol. (06/02/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Stephen Cohen |
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IA-Forum speaks with Stephen Cohen, senior fellow in foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution, about Pakistan's future. By Cynthia Iris (05/27/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Erik Voeten |
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IA-Forum speaks with Erik Voeten, assistant professor of Geopolitics and Global Justice at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service, about international courts and human rights. By Valentine Pasq...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Harry W. Kopp |
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IA-Forum speaks with Mr. Harry W. Kopp, co-author of Career Diplomacy about the U.S. Foreign Service, careers within it, and diplomacy. (IA-Forum, 05/14/2009)
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| Chávez and Morales Take On Sweeping Measures at Land Reform |
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Authors present analysis of land reform efforts in Venezuela and Bolivia. By Adam Kott and David Rosenblum Felson. (04/29/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: U.S. Brig. Gen. James Holmes |
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IA-Forum speaks with U.S. Brig. Gen. James "Mike" Holmes about his recent tour of duty in Afghanistan about the U.S. mission there. By Cynthia Iris (05/09/2009)
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| Crisis of Value |
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Paper that examines the current global financial crisis and bailout. By Darlington Chisenga. (05/05/2009)
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| Positive-Sum Politics |
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Winner of the IA-Forum 2009 Spring Student Essay Competition, author examines the U.S. - Russian relationship. By Daniel Hemel. (01/31/2009)
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| The Future of Russia-U.S. Relations |
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Paper that explores the Russia-U.S. relationship and its future. (2nd Place Winner of the 2009 IA-Forum Essay Competition). By Jerrod Vaughan. (01/31/2009)
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| Rebuilding America’s Relationship with Russia: Past Problems and Future Prescriptions |
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Paper that explores the U.S.-Russian relationship and prescribes steps to strengthen it. (3rd place Winner, IA-Forum Essay Competition). By Morgan Cohen. (01/31/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Tyler Moselle |
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IA-Forum speaks with the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy's Tyler Moselle about Cambodia and humanitarianism. By Cynthia Iris (04/26/2009)
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| OPEC and Latin America: Challenges in Venezuela and Ecuador as Trinidad Summit Looms |
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Examination of Venezuela and Ecuador's relationship with OPEC, and their challenges in managing oil production and revenue. By Adam Kott. (IA-Forum, 04/15/2009
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| IA-Forum Interview: Jacqueline Grapin |
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IA-Forum speaks with The European Institute's Jacqueline Grapin, about transatlantic relations. By Valentine Pasquesoone (04/19/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Steven Ward |
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IA-Forum speaks with CIA analyst Steven Ward about Iran's military and his book 'Immortal: A Military History of Iran and Its Armed Forces'. IA-Forum (04/17/2009)
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| Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Speaks on Genocide Prevention |
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Report on event featuring Former Secretary of State Madeline Albright at George Washington University. By Ben Linden. (04/07/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Jolynn Shoemaker |
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IA-Forum speaks with Jolynn Shoemaker, executive director of Women in International Security, about gender and international security. By Cynthia Iris (04/14/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Asoka Bandarage |
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IA-Forum speaks with Georgetown University's Asoka Bandarage about the situation in Sri Lanka. By Ben Linden (04/10/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: P.W. Singer |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Peter Singer, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about his book ‘Wired for War.’ By Cynthia Iris (04/10/2009)
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| European Ballistic Missile Defense: Competing Interests and Reluctant Partners |
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Author provides analysis of the European Ballistic Missile Defense issue and its impact on the key players involved. By Elizabeth Zolotukhina. (03/24/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Clive Jones |
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IA-Forum talks to Professor Clive Jones about the obstacles to peace in the Israel-Palestine conflict. By Chris York (02/04/2009)
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| A Step Towards Autonomy and Reintegration: The Rio Group and Cuba |
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Author explores Cuba's new relationship with The Rio Group and its possible impacts. By Adam Kott. (IA-Forum, 04/02/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Federiga Bindi |
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IA Forum discusses issues concerning Italy with Federiga Bindi, Director of the Jean Monnet Center of Excellence and Jean Monnet Chair at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and visiting fellow at the ...
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| Truth? Not in Gaza |
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Author addresses several popular beliefs about Gaza. By Nick Wilbar. (03/31/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Madhavi Sunder |
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IA-Forum speaks with Prof. Madhavi Sunder about the future of women's rights in the Islamic world. By Trenton Truitt (03/30/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: M. Ashraf Haidari, Political Counselor of the Embassy of Afghanistan |
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An Interview with M. Ashraf Haidari, the Political Counselor of the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington DC who discussion perceptions and misperceptions about Afghanistan. (03/27/2008)
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| Alexander Lebedev’s Strategy for Crisis Management in the Russian Federation |
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Coverage of Alexander Lebedev's recent appearance at the Woodrow Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute. By Marina Grushin. (IA-Forum, 03/26/09)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Jeffrey Mankoff |
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IA-Forum speaks with Jeffrey Mankoff, Associate Director of International Security Studies at Yale University and author of Russian Foreign Policy: the Return of Great Power Politics, about Russia’s r...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Professor Anthony Quainton |
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IA-Forum discusses the drug cartel crisis in Mexico with former Ambassador Anthony Quainton. By Kathryn Thornborough. (03/06/09)
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| The Right Direction for U.S. Policy toward Russia |
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The Nixon Center and Harvard University's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs present a special report from the bipartisan Commission on U.S. Policy toward Russia. The Commission is le...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Stephen J. Silvia |
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IA-Forum speaks with American University Prof. Stephen J. Silvia about relations between the European Union and the United States. By Valentine Pasquesoone (03/08/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Christophe Bluth |
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IA-Forum speaks to Professor Christophe Bluth at Leeds University about the current state of the ‘War on Terror.’ By Chris York (03/04/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Doug Brooks |
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IA-Forum speaks with Doug Brooks, founder and president of the International Peace Operations Association, about the role of the private sector in peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. By Shaun Rand...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Kristin Smith Diwan |
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IA-Forum speaks with American University's Kristin Smith Diwan about democratization and the prospects for peace in the Middle East. By Valentine Pasquesoone (02/10/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Mohammed Abu Nimer and Saji Prelis |
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IA-Forum speaks with Mohammed Abu Nimer and Saji Prelis of American University's Peacebuilding and Development Institute about the Middle East and prospects for peace. By Valentine Pasquesoone (02/08...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Peter Kuznick |
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IA-Forum speaks with American University Prof. Peter Kuznick about U.S. nuclear policy and his work at the Nuclear Studies Institute. By Valentine Pasquesoone. (IA-Forum, 02/07/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Richard Jackson |
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IA-Forum speaks with Richard Jackson, author of ‘Critical Terrorism Studies: A New Research Agenda’ about the case for critical terrorism studies. By William Taggart (01/30/2008)
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| Georgian War Imperils Critical Counterproliferation Initiatives |
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Author analyzes impact of Georgian War on efforts to combat biological, chemical, and nuclear smuggling in the South Causasus. By Elizabeth Zolotukhina. (01/20/2009)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Hazhir Teimourian |
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IA Forum speaks with Middle East commentator Hazhir Teimourian about the conflict in Gaza and the prospects for peace there. By Jason Miks (01/18/2009)
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| Student Paper: Is Microfinance the Key to Socioeconomic Empowerment? |
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Using a case study of Bangladesh, author examines microfinance models and attempts to discover what, if any, link exists between the participation in such programs and the promised economic and social...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Thomas Berger |
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IA-Forum speaks with Thomas Berger, professor of international relations at Boston University, about the future of Japan-U.S. relations. By Jason Miks (12/27/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Mr. Branko Crvenkovski, President of the Republic of Macedonia |
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IA Forum discusses issues in Macedonia and the Balkans with Mr. Branko Crvenkovski, the President of the Republic of Macedonia. By Violeta Dzoleva. (12/11/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Mr. Lazar Elenovski |
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IA-Forum speaks with Mr. Lazar Elenovski, the President of the Euro-Atlantic Council of Macedonia and former Defense Minister of Macedonia about the U.S.-Macedonian relationship. By Simonida Bimbilos...
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| The Warning Signs and the Lessons Gone Amiss |
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Author analyzes the Asian financial crisis of 2007-8 and argues that historical experiences should have portended it. By David Anthony Hollingsworth. (10/10/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Ambassador Jamsheed Marker |
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IA-Forum speaks with Ambassador Jamsheed Marker, former Pakistan ambassador to the United States, about Pakistan, India and the United Nations. By Jason Miks (12/05/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Cdr. Gurpreet S Khurana |
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IA Forum speaks with Cdr. Gurpreet S Khurana (Indian Navy) about maritime security in the Indian Ocean and the implications of China's military buildup. By Jason Miks (12/05/2008)
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| Q&A on Somali piracy by Cdr. Gurpreet Khurana |
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Cdr. Gurpreet Khurana, research fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies & Analyses in
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| IA-Forum Interview: Cdre Carlos L. Agustin |
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IA-Forum speaks with Commodore Carlos L. Agustin, president of the National Defense College of the Philippines, about maritime security in Asia. By Jason Miks (11/11/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: David A. Andelman |
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The Editor of the World Policy Journal David A. Andelman talks about Globalization, the lessons of Versailles, and what makes and breaks a nation-state. By George Pieler and Jens Laurson. (11/11/2008...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Seppo Honkapohja |
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IA-Forum speaks with Bank of Finland Board of Governors member Seppo Honkapohja about the current financial crisis and Finland's own financial crisis in the early 1990s. By Neal Wells (11/10/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Gerald Steinberg |
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IA-Forum speaks with Prof. Gerald Steinberg, Political Studies Department Chair at Bar Ilan University, about the prospects for Kadima leader Tzipi Livni in next year's elections. By Jason Miks (11/06...
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| A Sold State |
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Author analyzes theory to practice regarding the selling of states to foreign investment in respect to China and Zambia. By Darlington Chisenga. (10/12/2008)
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| The EU: A climate leader, but headed in the wrong direction |
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Author argues that the EU's actions to mitigate climate change so far have fallen short of its rhetoric. By Indur M. Goklany. (09/20/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Marvin Weinbaum |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Marvin Weinbaum, Scholar-in-Residence at the Middle East Institute, about the prospects for new Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari. By Jason Miks (09/21/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Haider Mullick |
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IA-Forum speaks with Haider Mullick, senior fellow at the Joint Special Operations University, about the security situation in Pakistan. By Jason Miks (09/16/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: L. Gordon Flake |
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IA-Forum speaks with L. Gordon Flake, executive director of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, about tensions on the Korean Peninsula. By Jason Miks (09/12/2008)
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| Metaphors in EU Climate Change Policy: Defining a New Approach |
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2nd Place winning essay for IA-Forum Student Award. Author discusses EU efforts towards tackling global climate change. By Alysia Garmulewicz. (09/09/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Christopher Preble |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Christopher Preble, director of foreign policy studies at the Cato Institute, about Iraq and U.S. foreign policy issues. (IA-Forum, 08/29/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Meir Javedanfar |
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IA-Forum speaks with Meir Javedanfar about the Beyond Oil Project and what will happen to oil producing countries when the oil runs out. IA-Forum (08/...
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| Towards a Successful 2009 Afghan Presidential Election |
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Remarks made by M. Ashraf Haidari, Political Counselor, Embassy of Afghanistan at The Near East South Asia Center (NESA) for Strategic Studies. (07/29/2008)
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| IA Forum Interview: Vladimer Papava |
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IA Forum speaks with Vladimer Papava, former Minister of Economy (1994-2000) and former Member of the Parliament (2004-2008) of the Republic of Georgia about the Georgia-Russia crisis. By Alexander J...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Rana Mitter |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Rana Mitter, lecturer in modern Chinese history and politics at Oxford University, about the relationship between war and nationalism in China. By Jason Miks (08/11/2008)
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| Fissile Material, Stockpiles, and the Nuclear Menace |
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Author discusses nuclear nonproliferation efforts to halt the production of weapons-grade fissile material and to fortify stockpiles. By Brandon M. Boylan. (08/03/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Marius Deeb |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Marius Deeb about the situation in Lebanon and the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. By Kathryn Kersavage (08/02/2008)
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| The EU and Climate Change |
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2008 IA-Forum Student Essay winning piece that examines the EU's efforts to arrest climate change. By Richard Benwell. (07/26/2008)
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| Beyond the Paris Conference: Rescuing Afghanistan out of its Dangerous Traps |
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Keynote address about Afghanistan made by M. Ashraf Haidari, Counselor for Political, Security, and Development Affairs at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC., presented at RAND. (07/18/200...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Elliot Diringer |
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IA-Forum speaks with the Pew Center on Global Climate Change's Elliot Diringer about the recent G8 summit. By Adam Kott. (IA Forum, 07/23/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Paul Rogers |
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IA-Forum speaks with OpenDemocracy's Prof. Paul Rogers about current issues in the Middle East. By Alexander Jackson (07/19/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Sergio Costa |
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IA-Forum speaks with Prof. Sergio Costa of the Free University of Berlin about cosmpolitanism and the anti-racism struggle in Brazil. By Nadia Barros (07/19/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Ambassador David Shinn |
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IA-Forum speaks with Amb. David Shinn, former U.S. ambassador to Burkina Faso and Ethiopia, about the current situation in Zimbabwe. By Kathryn Kersavage (07/10/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Rebecca Moore |
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IA-Forum speaks with Rebecca Moore, author of "NATO's New Mission: Projecting Stability in a Post-Cold War World," about changes in the organization. (IA-Forum, 07/04/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Brian Katulis |
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IA-Forum speaks with Brian Katulis, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, about U.S. efforts to stabilize Iraq. (IA-Forum, 06/23/2008)
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| IA-Forum: Prof. Cynthia McClintock |
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IA-Forum also posed the same set of questions to Prof. Cynthia McClintock, Director of the Latin American and Hemispheric Studies Program at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washing...
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| Should Canada Stay? Human Security in Afghanistan |
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Speech given by Mr. M. Ashraf Haidari regarding challenges facing Afghanistan. (03/06/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Ambassador Lino Gutierrez |
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IA-Forum speaks with Ambassador Lino Gutierrez, former U.S. ambassador to Nicaragua and to Argentina, about UNASUR. By Adam Kott (06/18/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Helen James |
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IA-Forum speaks with Prof. Helen James of The Australian National University about recent developments in Myanmar. By Trenton Truitt (06/05/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Lawrence Ampofo |
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IA-Forum speaks with Lawrence Ampofo of the New Political Communications Unit at Royal Holloway, University of London, on terrorism and new Web technologies. By Katharine Slocombe (06/04/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Meir Javedanfar |
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IA-Forum speaks with Meir Javedanfar, co-author of “The Nuclear Sphinx of Tehran – Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and The State of Iran, ” about the implications of a nuclear-armed Iran. (IA-Forum, 05/27/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Laura Holgate |
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IA-Forum speaks with Laura Holgate, vice president for Russia/New Independent States (NIS) Programs at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, about nonproliferation and Russia's nuclear weapons. By Jason Miks...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Kenneth Ballen |
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IA-Forum speaks with Kenneth Ballen, president of Terror Free Tomorrow: The Center for Public Opinion, about his organization's latest polling research. IA-Forum (05/18/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Richard C. Bush |
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IA-Forum speaks with Richard C. Bush, senior fellow and director of the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies at the Brookings Institution, about China, Taiwan and U.S. policy in Northeast Asia. B...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Gillian Sorensen |
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IA-Forum speaks with the U.N. Foundation's Gillian Sorensen about the future of the United Nations and the implications of a new U.S. president. By Alexander Jackson (05/13/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Pakistani Spectator |
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IA-Forum hears from the Pakistani Spectator about the latest developments in Pakistan. By Jason Miks (05/04/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Kennette Benedict |
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IA-Forum speaks with Kennette Benedict, executive director and publisher of the 'Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists,' about the Doomsday Clock and the biggest threats facing humanity. By Jason Miks (05...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Edward Lucas |
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IA-Forum speaks with Edward Lucas, Central and Eastern Europe correspondent for the Economist, about his book 'The New Cold War.' (IA-Forum, 04/30/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Ahmed Quraishi |
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IA-Forum catches up by telephone with Islamabad-based political commentator Ahmed Quraishi to talk about recent political developments in the country. By Jason Miks (04/28/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Madhav Nalapat |
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IA-Forum speaks with UNESCO Peace Chair Prof. Madhav Das Nalapat about China, Taiwan and India's international relations. By Jason Miks (04/27/2008)
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| Madhav Nalapat keynote address on Taiwan |
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Transcript of keynote address delivered by Madhav Nalapat at the Bangalore University Conference on Taiwan in the 21st Century on April 25th, 2008. (04/27/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Ha-Joon Chang |
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IA-Forum speaks with University of Cambridge Prof. Ha-Joon Chang about neo-liberalism and international development. By Neal Wells (IA-Forum, 04/23/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Michael Scheuer |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Michael Scheuer about his new book, "Marching Toward Hell: America and Islam After Iraq", terrorism, and the Middle East. (IA-Forum, 03/21/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Professor Donald S. Lopez |
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IA-Forum speaks with Professor Donald S. Lopez, the Arthur E. Link Distinguished University Professor of Buddhist and Tibetan Studies, about the current riots in Tibet.
By Marina Litvinsky (IA-Forum,...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. David Chandler |
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IA-Forum speaks with Prof. David Chandler about Western interventions in the name of promoting democracy. By Katharine Slocombe (IA-Forum, 03/17/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Mr. Sadri Ferati |
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IA Forum speaks with Mr. Sadri Ferati, Kosova Minister of Local Government Administration, about issues facing the newly declared independent country. (IA-Forum, 03/11/2008)
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| Ambassador Haron Amin responds |
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Afghanistan's Ambassador to Japan, HE Haron Amin, responds to our recent roundtable and shares his thoughts on his country's future. (03/13/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Jack Snyder |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Jack Snyder about international relations theory and democracy. By Neal Wells (IA-Forum, 02/29/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Assistant Prof. Elke Zuern |
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International Affairs Forum discusses the upcoming presidential election in Zimbabwe, and the current economic crisis, with Assistant Professor Elke Zuern. By Vanessa Kortekaas (IA-Forum, 03/06/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Victoria Graham |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Victoria Graham of the University of Johannesburg about the recent Zimbabwean elections and the country's suspension from the Commonwealth of African Nations. B...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Leonard Chien |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Taiwanese blogger Leonard Chien about the upcoming presidential election there. By Jason Miks (IA-Forum, 03/04/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Assistant Prof. Jacqueline Klopp |
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IA-Forum speaks with Columbia University's Jacqueline Klopp about the current political crisis in Kenya, the causes of violence, and future prospects for democracy. By Vanessa Kortekaas (IA-Forum, 03/...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Saria Mithul |
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IA-Forum speaks with Prof. Saria Mithul of Wilson College about the recent violence in Chad, its origins, and possible solutions to the conflict.
By Tarun George
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| IA-Forum Interview: Thomas Remington |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Prof. Thomas Remington, chair of the Political Science Department at Emory University, about the upcoming Russian presidential election. By Trenton Truitt (IA-F...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Michael Axworthy |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Michael Axworthy, author of "Empire of the Mind: A History of Iran," about the country's nuclear program, its relations with the West and upcoming elections th...
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| IA-Forum Interview: William Odom |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with William Odom, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, about Vladimir Putin's claims the world is now engaged in an arms race. By Jason Miks (IA-Forum, 02/14/08)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Stephen Blank |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Dr. Stephen Blank, research professor of National Security Affairs at the U.S. Army War College, about Russia-NATO relations. By Jason Miks (IA-Forum, 02/12/08)
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| Global Perspectives 2008 pdf download |
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Click here to download Global Perspectives 2008 as PDF. (IA-Forum, 01/13/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Cas Mudde |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Cas Mudde, author of the book 'Populist Radical Right Parties in Europe', about the recent formation of a pan-European far-right party. By Jason Miks...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Richard Samuels |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Richard Samuels, Ford International Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for International Studies at MIT, about Japan's security policy. B...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Ambassador Thomas Melady |
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IA Forum speaks with Amb. Thomas Melady, senior diplomat-in-residence at the Institute of World Politics, about the situation in Kosovo. (IA-Forum, 01/10/2008)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Lilia Shevtsova |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Lilia Shevtsova from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace about her book "Russia: Lost in Transition" and the state of Russia. (IA-Forum, 12/19/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Samina Yasmeen |
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International Affairs speaks with Prof. Samina Yasmeen, director of the Centre for Muslim States and Societies at the University of Western Australia, about the ongoing situation in Pakistan. By Jason...
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| Reaction to Benazir Bhutto's death |
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Commentators on Pakistani politics offer their early thoughts on the assassination of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, and what it means for the country.
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| IA-Forum Interview: Stephen Yates |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Stephen Yates, senior associate at the American Foreign Policy Council, about U.S. security interests in East Asia. By Jason Miks (12/12/07)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. John J. Tierney, Jr. |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. John J. Tierney, Jr. about American interventionism and his book, "Chasing Ghosts". (IA-Forum, 11/16/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Meir Javedanfar |
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IA-Forum discusses the Middel East peace conference in Annapolis with Meir Javedanfar, Persian Israeli Middle East Analyst and coauthor of “The Nuclear Sphinx of Tehran: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the S...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Bjørn Lomborg |
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IA-Forum speaks with Bjørn Lomborg, author of the book "Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Climate Change," about the debate on climate change. By Trenton Truitt (IA-Forum, 11/05/07)
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| Interview: Ambassador Jan-Paul Dirkse |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dutch Ambassador to Russia, Jan-Paul Dirkse. By Kester Kenn Klomegah. (IA-Forum, 10/26/2007)
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| Paper: Ending the Use of Child Soldiers in Armed Conflict |
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Author analyzes its causes and history; and explores challenges to halt the issue. By Runa Reta. (11/07/2007)
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| Paper: The Web of Health Diplomacy |
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Provides analysis of the Greco-Turkish and Palestinian-Israeli cooperation model in public health and explores development of a health diplomacy model based on the Kantian peace model. By Dr. Muhiudd...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Ahmed Quraishi |
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IA Forum discusses the latest events in Pakistan with Pakistani political commentator Ahmed Quraishi. By Jason Miks. (11/04/07)
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| Interview with Richard Perle |
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Interview with Richard Perle who reflects on US policy, international affairs, and the current Bush administration. By Barak M. Seener, The Henry Jackson Society)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Jason Burke |
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IA Forum speaks with Jason Burke, author of the book "Al-Qaeda: The True Story of Radical Islam" and "On the Road to Kandahar: Travels Through Conflict in the Islamic World" about the evolving threat ...
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| Event Transcript The Future of the United Nations |
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Transcript of event with Gillian Sorensen, Special Advisor, UN Foundation. Held at Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington, D.C. (08/01/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Gillian Sorensen |
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IA-Forum discusses issues surrounding the United Nations with Gillian Martin Sorensen, Senior Advisor at the United Nations Foundation and national advocate on U.N.-related issues. By S.R. Brophy. (7/...
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| IA-Forum interview: Prof. Paul Collier |
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IA Forum speaks with Paul Collier, director of Oxford University's Centre for the Study of African Economies, and the author of the book 'The Bottom Billion.' By Jason Miks. (08/20/07)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Bradley Babson |
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IA Forum speaks with former World Bank official Bradley Babson about development in North Korea. By Tristan Webb (06/18/07)
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| Tax Havens Threat or Enhancement to Commerce |
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Examines pros and cons of country tax havens. By Ingrid Ulloa. (IA-Forum, 6/19/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: John Bercow MP |
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IA Forum speaks with British Member of Parliament John Bercow about Burma and the international response to it. By Trenton Truitt. (06/04/07)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Dennis de Tray |
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IA Forum discusses issues surrounding the World Bank/IMF with Dr. Dennis de Tray, Vice President at the Center for Global Development. (IA-Forum, 4/20/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Hazhir Teimourian |
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IA Forum discusses tensions between Islam and the West with Middle East commentator and historian Hazhir Teimourian. By Jason Miks. (06/09/07)
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| IA Forum Interview with Dr Dennis Tray |
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IA Forum discusses issues surrounding the World Bank/IMF with Dr. Dennis de Tray, Vice President at the Center for Global Development. (By Dimitri Neos)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Kenneth Pyle |
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IA Forum discusses Japan's constitution with Professor Kenneth Pyle, author of the new book 'Japan Rising'. By Jason Miks (05/17/2007)
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| IA-Forum interview: Professor J A A Stockwin |
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Professor J A A Stockwin, Emeritus Fellow of the Nissan Institute at Oxford University, discusses the similarities and differences between Japanese and UK politics. By Jason Miks (05/02/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Stefan Halper |
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IA Forum speaks with Dr Stefan Halper, Senior Fellow at the Centre of International Studies and co-author of the books 'Silence of the Rational Center - Why American Foreign Policy is Failing' and 'Am...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Professor Efraim Karsh |
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IA-Forum discusses current Middle East issues with Efraim Karsh, Professor and Head of the Mediterranean Studies Programme at King's College, University of London. By Bobby Bazemore. (IA-Forum, 03/2...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Roger Bate |
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IA-Forum discusses the recent World Bank Spring Meetings and the future role of the Bretton Woods sisters in the international arena with Dr. Roger Bate, a Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute ...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Josephine Osikena |
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IA-Forum speaks with Josephine Osikena, Programme Manager for Democracy and Development at the Foreign Policy Centre, about the upcoming elections in West Africa. By J. Young and Sarah Knudsen. (IA-...
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| Moral Language in the Charters, Statutes and Declarations of the Global Institutional Order... |
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Moral Language in the Charters, Statutes and Declarations of the Global Institutional Order and the Criticism of Conceptual Fetishism. Analysis of moral language contained in international documents ...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Wu Xinbo |
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International Affairs Forum speaks with Professor Wu Xinbo about issues regarding China and Asia. By Stefan Daniels. (IA-Forum, 03/23/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Karen E. Smith |
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International Affairs Forum discusses EU issues with Dr. Karen E. Smith, Head of the European Foreign Policy Unit, London School of Economics. (IA-Forum, 03/15/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Maha Azzam-Nusseibeh |
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International Affairs Forum discusses Islamic movements in the Middle East with Dr. Maha Azzam-Nusseibeh, Associate Fellow, Middle East Programme, The Royal Institute of International Affairs. By Dim...
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| Apartheid, Political Instability, and Foreign Capital Variability in South Africa |
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Statistical analysis of relationship between apartheid, political instability, and the international sanction on South Africa against their impacts on the variability of the flow of foreign capital to...
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| IA Forum Interview: Hossein Aryan |
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International Affairs Forum discusses nuclear proliferation in Iran with Hossein Aryan, defense analyst and part time lecturer at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. By Vanessa Kortekaas. (IA-For...
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| The Growing Influence Of Evangelical Christianity on the Policies of the United States and their Imp |
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Examination of the rise evangelical Christianity in the United States and its effect on policy. By Sohail Mahmood. (05/27/2007)
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| Book Event: Frontline Pakistan: The struggle with militant Islam |
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Report on a book event with Zahid Hussein on his book, Frontline Pakistan: The struggle with militant Islam. By Lucy Atkinson. (IA-Forum, 03/01/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Lara M. Knudsen |
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IA-Forum speaks with Lara M. Knudsen about her book on global reproductive rights. By Dimitri Neos. (IA-Forum, 3/1/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: William C. Potter |
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International Affairs Forum discusses current and future Russian political issues with William C. Potter, Director of the Center for Nonproliferation Studies and of the Center for Russian and Eurasia...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer |
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IA-Forum speaks with Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer about current issues in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. (IA-Forum, 2/22/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Natalie Doyle |
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IA-Forum discusses the upcoming French elections with Dr. Natalie Doyle, Deputy Director, Monash European and EU Centre, Monash University, Melbourne Australia. By Trenton Truitt. (IA-Forum, 02/27/2...
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| 'Shia Democracy’: Myth or Reality? |
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Paper that discusses the notion of Shias as democratisers. By Sreeram Chaulia. (01/05/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Stanley Meisler |
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IA-Forum discusses UN leadership with Mr. Stanley Meisler, author of the books "Kofi Annan: A Man of Peace in a World of War" and "United Nations: The
First Fifty Years." By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 2...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Assist. Prof. Colin Kahl |
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IA-Forum speaks with Assist. Prof. Colin Kahl about how the US is fighting the war in Iraq and improvements in the way it fights. By Stefan Daniels. (IA-Forum, 12/5/2006)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Peter Beck |
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IA-Forum discusses the 6-party talks with Peter Beck, Seoul-based director of the Northeast Asia Project of the International Crisis Group. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 2/16/2007)
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| International Affairs Forum Interview: Meir Javedanfar |
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IA Forum speaks to Meir Javedanfar,
Middle East analyst and co-author of the upcoming book 'The Nuclear Sphinx of Tehran: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the State of Iran' about the country's nuclear progra...
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| The Public’s Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment in Malaysia |
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Paper that examines environmental legislation in Malaysia within the constraints of the lack of open and honest public participation. By J. Vincent Chandran. (12/4/2006)
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| IA Forum Interview: Dr. Robin Niblett |
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IA Forum speaks to the new director of Chatham House, Dr Robin Niblett, about the transatlantic relationship and the future of U.S.-European cooperation. By Jason Miks. (IA-Forum, 1/26/2007)
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| Update on the Russia Federation’s Federal Security Service |
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Report on Russian President Vladimir Putin's address to the Federal Security Service (FSB) at an annual meeting of the Collegium. By Stephanie Brophy. (IA-Forum, 2/1/2007)
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| IA-Forum Interview: Philippe Legrain |
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International Affairs Forum discusses immigration issues with Philippe Legrain - journalist, economist and author of 'Open World - The Truth About Globalization' and 'Immigrants: Your Country Needs Th...
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| IA-Forum Interview: Richard Weitz |
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IA-Forum discusses security issues with Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow and Director of Program Management at the Hudson Institute, and author of 'Revitalising US-Russian Security Cooperation: Practical ...
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