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Rise of Populism: The making of a new world order
Rise of Populism: The making of a new world order

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... Read More...



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Offspring of Populism: Imbalance of Power or International Disorder?
Offspring of Populism: Imbalance of Power or International Disorder?

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... Read More...



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The Gambia - Regime Transition and the Path to Development
The Gambia - Regime Transition and the Path to Development

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?
Will President Joko Widodo Lead Indonesia for Another 5 Years?

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
The Trump-Russia Fiasco

Reflections on the Trump - Russia issue and the Trump presidency.  By Traci Seltzer. (01/19/2018)

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The Political Character of social media: How do Greek Internet Users Perceive and use Social Network
The Political Character of social media: How do Greek Internet Users Perceive and use Social Network

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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Is the ‘crisis of secularism’ in Western Europe the result of multiculturalism?
Is the ‘crisis of secularism’ in Western Europe the result of multiculturalism?

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... Read More...



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Interview with Professor Stephen Walt, Harvard University
Interview with Professor Stephen Walt, Harvard University

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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Changing of the Guard: The Way Forward for Chile's New President
Changing of the Guard: The Way Forward for Chile's New President
Author analyzes issues facing new Chilean President Sebastian Pinera. By Tarun George. (04/16/2010) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Gerald Steinberg
IA-Forum Interview: Gerald Steinberg
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... Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Christopher Preble
IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Christopher Preble
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) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Kenneth Pyle
IA-Forum Interview: Prof. Kenneth Pyle
IA Forum discusses Japan's constitution with Professor Kenneth Pyle, author of the new book 'Japan Rising'. By Jason Miks (05/17/2007) Read More...


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IA-Forum interview: Professor J A A Stockwin
IA-Forum interview: Professor J A A Stockwin
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) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Josephine Osikena
IA-Forum Interview: Josephine Osikena
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-... Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: William C. Potter
IA-Forum Interview: William C. Potter
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... Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Natalie Doyle
IA-Forum Interview: Dr. Natalie Doyle
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... Read More...


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Atheneum
Author discusses genetic determination as origin of cultural clashes between civilizations and its impact on the history of civil society and political systems. By David Botera. (12/20/2006) Read More...


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International Affairs Forum Interview: Steven C. Clemons
IA-Forum speaks with Mr. Steven C. Clemons, Executive Vice President of the New America Foundation and Director of the Japan Policy Research Institute, about political issues in Japan. By Jason Miks... Read More...


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International Affairs Forum Interview: Brad Glosserman
IA-Forum speaks with Mr. Brad Glosserman about Asian issues including North Korea. Mr. Glosserman is executive director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies' Pacific Forum in Honolul... Read More...


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The Government and Political System of Pakistan
Analyzes Pakistan's current reform agenda. By Sohail Mahmood. (IA-Forum, 5/2/2005) Read More...


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Why Bush Must Be Re-elected
Commentary that provides reasons to support President Bush's re-election. By Edward I. Koch. (republished from Bloomberg radio, 7/22/2004) Read More...


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IA-Forum Interview: The Honorable Donald Riegle Jr.
Former U.S. Senator Don Riegle Jr. (Michigan, Republican and Democrat) talks frankly to IA-Forum about pressing current issues including Iraq and the upcoming U.S. elections. By Jasen Zubcevik. (IA-F... Read More...


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Neocons
"Critics have twisted the neocons’ identities and thinking on U.S. foreign policy into an unrecognizable caricature..." By Max Boot. (Reprinted with permission from FOREIGN POLICY #140 (January/Februa... Read More...


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