How has the US Intelligence Community Performed against Al-Qaeda since 1988?
Owing to its own misconceptions and those of successive executives, the US intelligence community has failed to perform to the extent of its abilities against al-Qaeda.
The Eclipse of Pan-Arab Nationalism
Both ideological and internal and external geopolitical forces have led to the emergence, decline and subsequent failure of Pan-Arab Nationalism in the Middle East.
Why the War on Bashar Al-Assad Never Happened
With the Syrian War raging on, with over 200,000 killed and millions displaced over the span of four years, why did the US not conduct air-strikes to overthrow Assad?
“The New Guantanamo”: The Psychological Impact of US Drone Strikes in Pakistan
The effects of drones beyond reducing American casualties cannot continue to be overlooked; a more comprehensive evaluation must determine their overall effectiveness.
How Effective Was US Involvement in Covert Coups in Containing the USSR?
Coups were often effective in the short term, but their weakness lies in their long term effects – most notably via deep bitterness from states involved and blowback
Neoliberalism and Revolution in Egypt
Various theoretical underpinnings of neoliberal policy have created the ideal conditions and dynamics for revolution in Egypt.
Why the Democratization Process may Increase the Possibility of Conflict
Factors contributing to the triggering of conflict during the democratization process can be broadly classed with three categories: security, credibility, and legitimacy.
The Developing World’s Need for a Postmodern Understanding of Feminism
Liberal feminism is necessary but insufficient for redressing structural gender inequalities in the developing world, as they require instead a postmodern understanding.
Divide and Rule: A Machiavellian Account of Israel’s Targeted Killings
From a Realist perspective, Israel‘s application of targeted killings is consistent with its grand strategy and has undermined the Palestinian independence movement.
Drones, Gender and Classical Realists
Drones offer little strategic value because they have the capacity to perpetuate the problem they are trying to solve, which is argued through two theoretical approaches.
