Nixon’s Opening to China: The Misleading Apotheosis of Triangular Diplomacy
Nixon’s visionary pursuit of a China that was a responsible member of the world community bore undeniable fruit in 1972 and would continue to benefit the United States until this very day.
Does the USA view North Korean Foreign Policy as Rational?
The US does not have a fixed definition of rationality. Instead, each ruling governmental cabinet tends to have a different political stance when it comes to determining rationality and irrationality.
Militant Islamist Movements in Egypt, Afghanistan and Iran during the Cold War
Both the Soviet Union and the United States played an important role in facilitating the rise of radical Islamism during their Cold War rivalry.
Understanding Globalisation through Critical Gender Perspectives
As the study of globalisation evolves, gender perspectives act as a reminder that economic developments are not distinct from real people who make real choices.
Is South Korea Ready for Reunification?
Even if international politics granted a political union between the two Koreas, the domestic conditions in South Korea cannot sustain the successful implementation of a reunification.
Was NATO’s Intervention in Kosovo in 1999 ‘Just’?
NATO’s intervention was widely welcomed for addressing the plight of Kosovar Albanians. However, the methods chosen were flawed and did not meet the criteria of proportionality.
Institutions and Conflict Resolution in Africa
Regional and international missions must have adequate equipment, a strong mandate, and sufficient funds in order to have a chance at influencing conflict resolution in Africa.
What Explains the Collapse of the USSR?
Only the combined use of ontological, decisional and conjunctural approaches can provide an adequate, multi-layered explanation for why the Soviet Union collapsed.
Fishery Disputes between China and the Two Koreas
Illegal Chinese fishing in the Yellow Sea is a long-standing source of tension between China and both Koreas. Systemic trilateral cooperation is the most viable solution.
Can Constructivism Explain the Arab Spring?
Though not without limitations, social constructivism remains one of the most useful theories in examining the Arab Spring as a response to social forces and a globalization of norms.
