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Why Are Civil Wars so Protracted and Difficult to End?

Nov 20, 2015

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in Foreign Policy, International History, International Security, Non-State Actors / IGOs

Civil wars are more protracted and difficult to terminate for numerous reasons. Nevertheless, a number of critical factors that fuel these wars can be distinguished.

Global Pandemics: A Security Threat?

Nov 17, 2015

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Joseph Jegat

in Essays, Foreign Policy, Global Ethics, International Security, Regions

This essay has argued that global pandemics are a threat to state security, the extent to which they are a threat however, is determined by how developed the state is.

Should Private Military Companies be used in UN Peace Operations?

Nov 17, 2015

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Lauren Grace Fitzsimons

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security, Non-State Actors / IGOs

Since deficiencies are being exposed as poorly trained UN peacekeepers struggle to fulfill their mandates, PMCs should be used as a second best peacekeeping force.

The Growing “Discomfort” with Comfort Women between South Korea and Japan

Nov 11, 2015

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Minseon Ku

in Asia/Pacific, Foreign Policy, Identity Politics, International History, Regions

The comfort women issue has been a boiling point between South Korea and Japan, one that won’t likely simmer anytime soon.

Pakistan in The New Great Game: On Gwadar Port

Oct 26, 2015

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Markus Markert

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security, Middle East, Non-State Actors / IGOs, Political Economy

The port of Gwadar (Baluchistan, Pakistan) is a site of potential major geopolitical importance. There, Pakistan, China, India & the US are vying for strategic influence.

Australian National Security and Climate Change

Oct 22, 2015

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Melanie Davey

in Asia/Pacific, Climate & Environment, Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security, Regions

Schwartz and Randall’s hypotheses based upon their influential climate change report have missed the mark in predicting the current geo-political climate in Australia

Drones and Radicalisation in Pakistan

Oct 19, 2015

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Markus Markert

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security, International Theory, Middle East, Non-State Actors / IGOs, Regions

Relations between US drone strikes in Pakistan, the Pakistani state & ‘radicalisation’ is complex, bound up with secrecy, information problems & economic interests.

The Fundamental Dynamics of East Asia Security by PRC Maritime Expansion

Oct 19, 2015

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HyunJung Kim

in Asia/Pacific, Essays, Foreign Policy, International Security, Regions

China is seeking to construct a Sino-centric order. However, Chinese foreign policy aims cause debate over whether or not its expansion is a threat to regional security.

Was Britain a ‘Good International Citizen’ under the Blair Government?

Oct 11, 2015

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Lewis Stott

in Essays, Europe, Foreign Policy, Identity Politics, International Law, International Security, Regions

Whilst it may be a stretch to call Britain a GIC under Blair, he certainly presided over a distinct change in the use of ethics and morality in FP decisions.

The Dilemma of Middle Eastern Democracy

Oct 4, 2015

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Ahmed Elsayed

in Essays, Foreign Policy, International History, Middle East, Regions

The seemingly infertile soil for democracy in the Middle East can be better understood by primarily examining the hindering role of the coercive apparatus in the region.

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