Iran 1978-1979: Reflections on Intelligence Failure
The failure of the US intelligence community to predict the Islamic Revolution in Iran offers lessons that remain relevant today in the aftermath of the ‘Arab Spring’.
The 1967 and 1973 Arab-Israeli Wars: Causes of Triumphs and Failures
The different outcomes of the two wars was due to a combination of preparedness, initiative, superpower involvement, military capabilities, and intelligence failures.
The African Union: Organization of African Unity 2.0 or Regional Renaissance?
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.
Sino-US Contestation over Regional Hegemony in the Asia-Pacific
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.
National Security and the Threat of Climate Change
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?
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.
Negotiating the Convention on Cluster Munitions: Lessons Learnt
The Convention on Cluster Munitions is a model for future disarmament negotiations due to its patience and focus on humanitarianism and broad engagement.
The Dangers of Obama’s Cut-Price Foreign Policy
Obama’s foreign policy has neglected the long-term strategic dangers of making political decisions based on seeking short-term public, political, and economic stability.
Three Phases of Resistance: How Hezbollah Pushed Israel Out of Lebanon
Hezbollah’s strategy was successful due to its ability to secure a strategic relationship with a patron, arouse popular local support, and use novel methods of fighting.
How Convincing is the Democratic Peace Thesis?
A weakness of the democratic peace theory lies within disagreements over the meaning of the term, which has brought about the emergence of democratic difference.
