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A Constitution of Ambiguity and Deferment
A Constitution of Ambiguity and Deferment
If constitutions are supposed to make the boundaries of the government’s legitimate authority over its citizens and state or regional administrations clear, Somalia’s new constitution oddly falls shor... Read More...


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Syria and the Arab Uprisings: A Special Case
Syria and the Arab Uprisings: A Special Case
How do Russia, China and their allies in the Middle East (most notably Iran) play into the Syria and Arab uprising equation? By Yasir Kuoti. (08/21/2012) Read More...


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Somalia: The Consequence of a Cooked Constitution
Somalia: The Consequence of a Cooked Constitution
The new Somali constitution: a death sentence for the nation state once known as the Republic of Somalia? Dr. Sadia Ali Aden. (08/17/2012) Read More...


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The Road to Damascus from Baghdad
The Road to Damascus from Baghdad
Insider's view from Baghdad about the struggle for Syria and its implications. By Landon Shroder. (08/15/2012) Read More...


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How to Deal with the Chinese Exchange Rate
How to Deal with the Chinese Exchange Rate
How should the U.S. effectively deal with the Chinese exchange rate? By Dr. David A. Phillips. (08/13/2012) Read More...


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Post-transitional Political Fault lines
Post-transitional Political Fault lines
Author presents threats facing Somalia emanating from fault lines. By Abukar Arman. (08/01/2012) Read More...


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Slow Float to China
Slow Float to China
Authors analyze the issues surrounding the Chinese exchange rate. (06/22/2012) Read More...


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America’s Hammering China’s Renminbi Makes Little Sense
America’s Hammering China’s Renminbi Makes Little Sense
Author argues that China’s surpluses are not driving America’s deficits and presents misperceptions about exchange rates and China's growth. By Yukon Huang. (06/18/2012) Read More...


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Frictions in the South China Sea - Chinese strategic mistake
Frictions in the South China Sea - Chinese strategic mistake
Author argues Chinese military buildup will only strengthen existing bilateral security deals of neighboring countries and open new ones, primarily with the US. By Dr. Anis H. Bajrektarevic. (05/20/... Read More...


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All We Are Saying Is Give Peace a Chance: Admit Palestine to the UN
All We Are Saying Is Give Peace a Chance: Admit Palestine to the UN
What are the implications of Palestine not being in the UN? What would it achieve? By Paul Parker. (05/21/2012) Read More...


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A Forgotten War – the Democratic Ruined Republic of the Congo
A Forgotten War – the Democratic Ruined Republic of the Congo
Can democracy work in war-torn Republic of the Congo? By Anuradha Kataria. (05/18/2012) Read More...


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Greece as a Failed State and Regional Security: Why the US should be looking closer
Greece as a Failed State and Regional Security: Why the US should be looking closer
Author discusses importance of Agean Sea security and impacts from a failed Greek state. By Dr. Christos Kyrou. (05/08/2012) Read More...


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London Conference on Somalia: A Rebranding of the War on Terror or a New Course?
London Conference on Somalia: A Rebranding of the War on Terror or a New Course?
An assessment of recent London Conference on Somalia. By Said Liban. (04/30/2012) Read More...


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Fear and Consensus in Hegemonic Governance
Fear and Consensus in Hegemonic Governance
Author argues that consensus under hegemony implies a state of incalculable fear and fearlessness at the same time under the condition of high asymmetry. By Cornelia Beyer. (05/01/2012) Read More...


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The Sins of the Indian Democracy

Will India awaken to pursue the intended “democratic ideals” of an equal, progressive, unified and peaceful society? Author analyzes India's state of democracy. By Anuradha Kataria.... Read More...



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Somalia: Under the Tutelage of Ghost-lords
Somalia: Under the Tutelage of Ghost-lords
Author examines the influence of external 'Ghost-lords' on Somalia. By Abukar Arman (01/09/12). Read More...


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Perspectives on Oslo
Perspectives on Oslo
Author reflects on the Oslo attacks in 2011 and what constitutes terrorism. By Cornelia Beyer. (01/10/2012) Read More...


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Myanmar and the Winds of Change
Myanmar and the Winds of Change
A look ahead for Myanmar and its prospects. By Anuradha Kataria. (01/05/2012) Read More...


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Marginalization of the Somali Intellectual Class
Marginalization of the Somali Intellectual Class
Author analyzes the marginalization of the Somali intellectual class and its effects. By Abukar Arman (12/22/2011) Read More...


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Memogate Reveals Pakistan’s Hand
Memogate Reveals Pakistan’s Hand
Author analyzes Pakistan Memogate, its aftermath, and what it tells us about US-Pakistan relations. By Mickey Kupecz. (first appeared in E-IR, 11/30/2011) Read More...


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Protests Here, Protests There: Mass Demonstrations and the State of Democracy in the U.S. & Bolivia
Protests Here, Protests There: Mass Demonstrations and the State of Democracy in the U.S. & Bolivia
Author analyzes protest movements in U.S. and Bolivia and what government response says for a healthy democracy in both countries. By Nicholas A. Fromherz. (11/07/2011) Read More...


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Turkish Delight: Commercial Opportunities in Turkey’s Growing Economy
Turkish Delight: Commercial Opportunities in Turkey’s Growing Economy
The world's fastest growing economy: Turkey? Author examines Turkey's economic growth. By Ryan Barnes. (09/03/2011) Read More...


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McCain Visit to Pakistan, India Reflects Wisdom of Decoupling
McCain Visit to Pakistan, India Reflects Wisdom of Decoupling
Author analyzes Sen. McCain's recent visit to Central Asia and its reflection of emerging US policy. By Michael Kupecz. (08/27/2011) Read More...


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The Missing Sound Economic and Political Fundamentals of the Debt Ceiling Deal
The Missing Sound Economic and Political Fundamentals of the Debt Ceiling Deal

Author provides analysis of the US debt ceiling deal. By David A. Hollingsworth.

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What the West Can Learn from the East
Author looks at Islamic history to analyze perceptions from The West about Islam and Islamist fundamentalists. By Bharat Vasudevan. (08/04/2011) Read More...


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History Is Not On Our Side: U.S. Foreign Policy and Yemen
History Is Not On Our Side: U.S. Foreign Policy and Yemen
Author examines US policy efforts in Yemen and presents several flaws with it. By Patrick Corcoran. (07/12/2011) Read More...


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The Poster Child of whom: Washington or Beijing Consensus
The Poster Child of whom: Washington or Beijing Consensus
Author explores Vietnam's development and whether its pattern of sustained growth is similar to that of China. By Nima Khorrami Assl. (06/13/2011) Read More...


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Are 'Systemically Important' Institutions Too Big To Fail?
Are 'Systemically Important' Institutions Too Big To Fail?
Authors argue institutionalizing TARP won't make financial firms more secure. By George Pieler and Jens F. Laurson. (first published in Forbes, 05/25/2011) Read More...


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Barack Obama: In search of the Jeffersonian legacy?
Barack Obama: In search of the Jeffersonian legacy?
Author presents argument that Barack Obama's recent speech in the Middle East signals a step toward Jeffersonian policy. By Michalis Orfanos. (06/05/2011) Read More...


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Obama’s speech, Obama’s sorrows
Obama’s speech, Obama’s sorrows
Author analyzes President Obama's recent speech about the Middle East and its meanings. By Dmitri Titoff. (05/25/2011) Read More...


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