As elections in Japan near, John Pollock examines Shinzo Abe’s economic policies.
Development
The Serious and Entertaining Sides of the 2014 APEC Summit
The 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit took place in Beijing between 10-12 November. Environmental and geopolitical issues, both regional and global, were discussed over the course of 48 hours, and agreements were reached, some of them exceeding expectations. In addition to reaching an agreement on gas emission with U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Read More…
Examining the link between development and democracy: the case of Ethiopia (2/2)
Scrutinising the two terms ‘development’ and ‘democracy’ in this second part will help determine whether or not the two are compatible.
France’s Long War: Operation Barkhane
France has launched a wide-ranging mission to combat terrorism in the Sahel region, but Paul Pryce expresses some concern about the lack of a state-building component.
Iran Talks: The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Rija Rasul discusses the recent nuclear negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
November 30 – The Ukraine Crisis: An Interactive Broadcast with Experts in Ukraine, Russia and the West
For more information regarding the event, please see the ICDiplomacy Website.
Searching for a New Normal
As the Iranian nuclear talks yet again reach a peak, there has of course been a lot of chatter about the potential outcomes of a deal.
The Facts: Terrorism in 2013
In her latest article, Rija Rasul explores The Global Terrorism Index 2014 Report, and remarks on some interesting findings.
Letters to the Ayatollah: Strange Bedfellows in the Fight Against the Islamic State
In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the not-so-secret line of communication between President Obama and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and examines the prospect of bilateral cooperation in fighting the Islamic State.
One Year After the Lampedusa Tragedy – A Reflection on the International Legal Regime on Refugees
In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu discusses the Lampedusa Tragedy and reflects on the International Legal Regime on Refugees.