In the fifth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
International Relations
Power, Politics or Art: Eurovision 2015
Kevin Hempstead discusses the intricate workings of Eurovision in which power, politics, and diplomatic alliances all come together for one fun night of television enjoyed by the entire family.
In China, the “Century of Humiliation” Drives the Nationalist Narrative
John Pollock examines China’s recent drop in economic growth, and its effects on domestic nationalism and foreign events.
The Urgency of Security Council Reform
Vanessa Hayford explains why Security Council reform is so necessary -and why it’s unlikely to happen.
New Horizons: the AF-PAK Intelligence Nexus
Hasan Siddiqui writes about the new level of cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan and the geostrategic nuances related to it.
The Barbarians Are at the Gates: NATO, Turkey and the Syrian Quagmire
Trevor Schenk discusses the implications of Turkey’s policy towards Syria and if it can be trusted as a reliable ally in the fight against the Islamic State.
Assessing America’s Strategic Options toward China, Part IV: Integration
In the fourth of of a seven-part series, Michael Lumbers examines America’s future strategic options toward China.
Global Heritage Under Threat: IS in Palmyra
Corinne Stancescu looks at the Islamic State’s systematic destruction of culturally and historically significant artifacts and sites throughout Iraq and Syria.
Japan Goes Global: The US-Japan Defence Guidelines
John Pollock explores the newly released Guidelines for US-Japan Defence Cooperation, and what it means for the expansion of Japan’s national defence strategies.
Ukraine’s Military: A Work in Progress
Hasan Siddiqui provides an overview of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ current situation and gives insight into its future endeavours.