As the violence worsens in the Central African Republic, Paul Pryce examines how the international community is responding.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
NATO and Nation-Building: Capacity-Building and State Legitimacy
In the third article of the NATO and Nation-Building series, Kaleigh Heard discusses the relationship between local ownership of reconstruction efforts and long-term security.
The “Oxygen of Publicity” : The Struggle for Control of Terrorist Publicity in Western Media
Andrew Majoran discusses the importance of media publicity in the goals of terrorists.
EU-Russia Energy Relationship: the Cardiovascular System of Pipelines and Politics
An analysis of the complicated EU-Russian energy relationship, money and politics.
Hugo’s Loss: Venezuelan Protests and the Cult of Personality
Anti-government protests erupt in Venezuela as the international gaze is fixed on Ukraine.
Crisis in Ukraine: NATO’s Options
As the crisis in Ukraine continues, NATO and its allies must evaluate their options and formulate a response.
Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Part 1
An exploration of how al Qaeda emerged in the Arabian Peninsula and why this new branch poses a new and even greater threat.
Ending the Chaos: The Case for Crimea’s Independence from Ukraine
Justine Reisler argues that if NATO is going to draw a red line in the sand it should be Odessa, not Crimea.
Chaos in Ukraine: Cold War Competition Exacerbates Internal Problems
Justine Reisler argues that in the tug-of-war for influence over Ukraine, radical elements are gaining momentum as Russia tries to stabilize the situation while NATO protests.
The Tipping Point: Sao Tome and West African Piracy
Paul Pryce explores how the politics of a small island nation could play a big role in West African counter-piracy.