Articles

Germany’s Election and Foreign Policy: the Art of Coalition Building

Sebastian Harnisch • Oct 11 2013 • Articles

In today’s world, trust in statecraft plays a major role in facilitating international agreement. German parties should act responsibly and build a stable governing coalition soon.

Ethical Dilemmas and the Future of European Defence

André Barrinha • Oct 10 2013 • Articles

André Barrinha examines the particular ethical consequences of technological advancement for European Defence in relation to cyberspace and a move towards privatization.

Al-Shabaab in the Aftermath of the Attack on Nairobi’s Westgate Mall

David H. Shinn • Oct 10 2013 • Articles

Al-Shabaab’s attack on Westgate Mall attracted global attention. However, it is unlikely to be of military or strategic benefit to the organization and it is not the way to win Somali support.

Checking Boxes

Dylan Kissane • Oct 9 2013 • Articles

This year, a formal grading rubric for the students was introduced to refer to when crafting their class. This rubric ensures that the students are aware of expectations and can help them to craft a near perfect class.

Implications of the Iran-Iraq War

Ronen Zeidel • Oct 7 2013 • Articles

25 years after its end, the Iran-Iraq war ushered the region into a new geopolitical situation. However, like the war itself, its contribution to shaping the contemporary Middle East is fading from memory.

Mourning, Narratives and Interactions with the Martyrs through Cairo’s Graffiti

Mona Abaza • Oct 7 2013 • Articles

Graffiti, public insult and public display of anger remain an effective way of coming to terms with a harsh and draining daily life in contemporary Cairo.

Imagining Integration: The Role of Social Media in the Development of Regional Identity and Empowerment

Gwendolene Roberts • Oct 3 2013 • Articles

Language barriers across the Caribbean region make building a common identity difficult and CARICOM is not meeting its mandate of creating a community. Could social media offer some solutions?

Should Graduate Students Pursue Professional Skills?

Daniel Clausen • Oct 3 2013 • Articles

Acquiring professional skills may provide just the right amount of leverage to allow professionals to eat well, network well, and build resources for great contributions to their field.

The Place of Emotion in International Relations Scholarship

George E. Marcus • Oct 2 2013 • Articles

Scholars are paying more and more attention to emotion and affect. New developments in the field of neuroscience can accelerate the progress of emotion research in IR.

In Two Minds

Dylan Kissane • Oct 2 2013 • Articles

The POL 210 course at CEFAM is being offered online this semester and is running into trouble. Online courses are not just challenging for students but also present challenges for faculty, too, if of a very different sort.

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