Michael Oshell examines the current puzzle that is the Mediterranean migrant crisis through the perspective of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Diplomatic Relations
Exploring Strategies to Counter Disinformation Effectively
Excerpt: As the Ukraine crisis has demonstrated, we should not assume that freedom of information necessarily leads to a more open or democratic society. Information can be harnessed and manipulated by authoritarian regimes in order to generate confusion and undermine trust in government, often with unpredictable and destabilizing effects on society.
Military Parades: China’s New Defence Capabilities
Margaret analyzes the spectacle and ramifications of China’s recent display of military power
A Guide to EU Enlargement
In Part VII, Sandra Song demonstrates the aims and process of EU membership and enlargement.
Women Make a Difference in Peace Negotiations
Melanne Verveer, who served as U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, remarked that clashes had occurred in 31 of the world’s 39 active conflicts after peace settlements. None of the 31 cases had women involved in the peace process.
NATO’s Istanbul Cooperation Initiative: Hit or Miss?
Years after the Arab Spring, Paul Pryce proposes that the time has come to draw upon NATO’s Istanbul Cooperation Initiative.
EU Fact Sheet: The European Council
In Part V of this EU series, Sandra Song provides a summary of the European Council.
Is Obama Responsible for the Rise of ISIS?
Our editors and special contributor, Professor Asher Susser of Tel Aviv University, consider a question sure to be asked during next year’s U.S. presidential election.
Improving Ties between Japan and China? Underlying Tensions Remain
John Pollock discusses the destabilizing economic relationship between China and Japan, which heavily relates to the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands.
EU Fact Sheet: The European Commission
In Part IV of this European Union series, Sandra Song looks at the works of the European Commission.