Author profile: Scott Adam

Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency: Competing Approaches to Anti-Terrorism

Scott Adam • Jun 19 2012 • Essays

When comparing the approaches of COIN and CT to actors, grievances and legitimacy, it is clear that the two are not complementary.

The China-ROK Relationship: A Blueprint for China on a Wider Stage?

Scott Adam • Sep 29 2011 • Essays

China’s growing influence in the international system is receiving a lot of attention, both positive and negative. In some quarters, China’s ‘rise’ is complete. This growth is especially felt in North East Asia. Therefore, the Republic of Korea needs to take great interest in China’s future role on the regional and global stage, concerning it’s relations with its northern neighbour as well as their close cooperation with the US.

Violence in the International System: Biological Necessity or Social Construct?

Scott Adam • Jun 8 2011 • Essays

Violence in the international system can manifest itself in several ways. Principal among these are interstate war, civil war and military interventions. Yet in terms of human behaviour, conflict is relatively infrequent. This essay will examine this paradox.

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