As the world marks the centenary of the First World War, Justin Fantauzzo considers the long-term legacy of the war in the Middle East.
Diplomatic Relations
The Future of the UN Security Council (Part II): The Reform Paradox
Continuing his analysis of the UN Security Council, Scott Falls discusses the likelihood of instituting meaningful reform.
The Future of the UN Security Council (Part I): Fixing the Damage
Scott Falls analyzes the role of the UN Security Council in global conflict management and discusses the idea of institutional reform.
Criticism and Secrecy of the Trans Pacific Partnership
Piotr Zulauf examines the issues surrounding the landmark Trans Pacific Partnership deal currently under negotiation.
NATO’s Security Dilemma
In light of a recent report by the UK Parliament’s Defence Committee on the threat posed by Russia, Gabriel Mallows discusses NATO’s options.
L’interdiction de manifestations pro-palestiniennes en France : faisons la part des choses
Tina Bouffet nous dresse un bilan de l’interdiction par la France de certaines manifestations pro-palestiniennes ainsi que de la réaction démesurée de la presse étrangère.
“Jihad in One Country”: Division in Militant Islam
Christian Paas-Lang discusses the differences and conflict that have arisen between the two foremost organizations of militant Islam — ISIS and Al-Qaeda.
NATO’s Much Needed Status Quo: Pre-Emptive Response
David Hunter discusses NATO moving to a more proactive role in defense of member nations.
Reporting From Tamarev: A Fable
This piece is a satire fable written by Seoren A’Garous, attempting to reflect the dynamics behind a variety of real world issues – specifically those of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Washington’s Latest African Summit: Why Obama Wants to Boost US-African Relations
In light of the deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus in West Africa, Carlos Abarca examines president Obama’s renewed commitment to strengthening US-African relations.