Christian Paas-Lang examines the phenomenon of video gaming as a cultural fixture in South Korea.
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A Bruised Thumb and a Stubbed Toe: An Assessment of Ukraine’s Political Leadership during 2013-2014
Kara Chiki asses the Presidencies of Viktor Yanukovych and Petro Poroschenko based on their response to protests, their responsibility for civilian deaths and their economic plans for Ukraine.
A New ‘Big Honking Ship’: Examining the American Options (Part II/V)
In Part II/V, Christopher Cowan discusses the Royal Canadian Navy’s possible American options for the procurement of an amphibious assault ship.
The Logistics of a Superpower
Paul Pryce discusses the importance of naval and air bases to American power projection – and their vulnerability to public opinion.
Gold and Cloth: Inside Cambodia’s Sex Trade
Ashley Boyes examines the crisis of sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Cambodia.
A Tale of Desperation and Neglect: America’s Responsibilities and the Central American Child Refugee Crisis
Alex Langer examines the refugee crisis in Central America and discusses why the US is responsible for it.
Afghan Runoff Election Part II: Attempt to form a government marred by widespread corruption allegations, audit delays
A delay in the official auditing process and disagreements between the two candidates have delayed the release of the official results of the Afghan presidential election, originally scheduled for July 22, 2014.
Live Longer… Work Longer?
With a vast majority of people in the Western world living past 80, Carlos Abarca discusses billionaire Carlos Slim Helu’s belief that the employment system must be re-thought.
Proclamation of an Islamic Caliphate – An Optimistic Analysis
Piotr Zulauf discusses how the recent declaration of an Islamic State may be beneficial for the Middle East.
America’s Drone War: A Cost Benefit Analysis
Drones, targeted killings and counterterrorism strategy: A cost benefit analysis of America’s drone war against terrorism.