It seems that there have been many new phases of terrorism over the years—so many so that the definition of ‘new’ has been stretched significantly and applied relatively across decades.
The CNN Effect is ultimately an outdated thesis, and should be viewed as only one aspect in the conduct of foreign policy.
The US and EU’s foreign policies towards the Middle East and North Africa are certainly influenced by the Arab Spring. Indeed, the changes taking place in the Arab world must be handled carefully by these powerful actors.
Although the benefits of globalization continue to be disproportionately angled in favour of the developed global North, GDP can be seen to have risen for developing countries, including those within sub-Saharan Africa.
Some classical realist and constructivist principles allow us to make sense of the Iraq war, but a neorealist fixation on the distribution of material capabilities does not.
The relationship between the US and China can be seen as one of opportunity and a cause for concern. Flashpoints like Taiwan, energy acquisition and military capabilities could lead to conflict if left unresolved.
The Spanish-American War fails to support strict interpretation of democratic peace theory, and instead provides an instance in which two democracies went go to war because their people demanded it.
Stuck with an isolationist Congress and public, Roosevelt pursued a policy of appeasement while always entertaining the need for entry into the war.
It is of utmost importance that we design military robots with human priorities in mind and promote more ethical behavior on the remote battlefield.
The case of the US shows that, although markets are important, state competition plays a vital and influential role in the global politics of energy.
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