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Israeli Air Power 1973-1982: How Did the Israeli Air Force Recover after the October War?
The IAF was able to rehabilitate itself due to technological enhancements and by restoring its image as the guardian of the Jewish state.
Inadvertent War: Rare, yet Real
Inadvertent wars, although rare, can be identified in history, and their causes can be explained by analysing prescribed crisis management techniques and the realist security dilemma.
The United States’ Need to Ratify the Rome Statute
By refusing to ratify the Rome Statue, the US shrinks from its international obligations, disrespects the law of nations, and fails to play a role in advancing international law.
Do Human Rights Violations Justify Humanitarian Intervention?
In spite of criticisms of military intervention, such measures can free populations from dictatorships and abusive governments.
Realities of Biometric Surveillance
Finding a balance between state security and human security remains a central problem for the ever-expanding surveillance infrastructures now pervasive across the global system.
Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Romeo Dallaire
The geopolitical imaginations in the film ‘Shake Hands with the Devil’ offer a unique inside-out perspective from the position of one man, Romeo Dallaire, and his experience of Rwandan genocide.
Electoral Systems and Stability in Divided Societies
An appropriate electoral system is essential to securing stability in a divided society, as it can encourage inclusion and moderate policies.
Cyber-Attacks Will Not Result in Armed Conflicts in the 21st Century
With the exception of the ‘non-attribution’ problem, cyber-warfare and the systemic asymmetry of cyber-attacks are both overstated, posing more of an annoyance than a threat to state security.