Archive for February 2nd, 2014

Modifying China’s One-Child Policy

Martin King Whyte • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

Although the 2013 change to China’s one-child policy is a relatively trivial one from a demographic perspective, its real value lies in its political and symbolic importance.

The End of Great Debates?

Brian C. Schmidt • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

The story of great debates is a dominant part of the self-image of IR. The contours of a new debate over whether we have reached the end of IR theory is already taking shape.

Syria: Par for the Course

Daniel Serwer • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

When all else fails, an agreement to meet again is trumpeted as success. If the talks fail, they should do so in a way that leaves open the possibility of reconvening.

Elections in Bangladesh: Political Conflict and the Problem of Credibility

Jasmin Lorch • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

The recent election in Bangladesh was accompanied with credibility issues and conflict, and comprehensive political dialogue will be necessary to break the political deadlock.

After Syria, Whither R2P?

Thomas G. Weiss and Giovanna Kuele • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

The response to the Syria crisis shames the international community. But it does not mean that we have heard the death knell of the responsibility to protect.

The Khobragade Fiasco and the State of Diplomatic Immunity

Uma Purushothaman • Feb 2 2014 • Articles

The Devyani Khobragade incident has highlighted the larger issue of diplomatic immunity, with the India-U.S. spat arising out of differing interpretations of this concept.

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