Regions

The 1967 and 1973 Arab-Israeli Wars: Causes of Triumphs and Failures

David Sousa • May 26 2014 • Essays

The different outcomes of the two wars was due to a combination of preparedness, initiative, superpower involvement, military capabilities, and intelligence failures.

Conceptualising and Assessing the State of Democracy in the World Today

Bryant Edward Harden • May 25 2014 • Essays

Schumpeter’s minimalist standard is the most useful in any examination of democracy, as demonstrated by the Polity project, because of its simplicity and global reach.

The Good Friday Agreement: Legislative Provisions Towards Peace

Julian Neal • May 24 2014 • Essays

Through power-sharing arrangements, ratification of human rights principles, and military decommissioning, the Good Friday Agreement paved the way for lasting stability.

The Quiet Collapse of the Soviet Union

Arthur Jeannerot • May 24 2014 • Essays

Certain factors accelerated the fall of the Soviet Union and caused it to rot from the inside, even though the Soviet leaders’ biggest fear was from the outside.

The African Union: Organization of African Unity 2.0 or Regional Renaissance?

Thaddeus C.B. Jahn • May 23 2014 • Essays

While the AU has done much to remedy the weaknesses of the OAU, there remains a long path to successful integration, peace and security, and tangible economic benefits.

Indian-occupied Kashmir?

Sahil Mathur • May 20 2014 • Essays

In order for the Indian Army to be held accountable for its actions in Kashmir, the people of India must be aware of and sensitised to the human rights abuses committed.

Sino-US Contestation over Regional Hegemony in the Asia-Pacific

Raphael Kunz • May 15 2014 • Essays

Although a hegemonic transition remains unlikely within the next two decades, the Asia-Pacific will be a region of Sino-U.S. power competition and increasing instability.

The Effectiveness of Soft & Hard Power in Contemporary International Relations

Jan-Philipp N E Wagner • May 14 2014 • Essays

‘Hard’ & ‘soft’ power are competing approaches to power in IR. Soft power is increasingly effective & hard power less so; ‘smart power’ offers a promising third strategy.

National Security and the Threat of Climate Change

Toby Fenton • May 14 2014 • Essays

Though national security frameworks may hinder pragmatic cooperation, securitising climate change is advantageous in planning for a clear and increasingly present danger.

Is the Threat of Al-Qaeda Over for Europe?

Conor Heffernan • May 14 2014 • Essays

While the supposed decline of Al-Qaeda has been discussed for many years, Al-Qaeda is not only still relevant, but also still a threat to Europe.

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