Category: Global Governance
137 Articles
- Global Governance
The United States Must be on the Side of Democracy in Southeast Asia
Faced with the challenge of backsliding democracy in Southeast Asia, the United States must make sure that democracy and human rights are at the heart of its policies in the…
May 21, 2019
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Part II: The United States and The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood: Understanding a Chaotic History
The Rise of Jihadism It was not until the Soviet war in Afghanistan, as the Cold War withered away and jihadi combatant movements were organizing in Egypt and Syria (among other…
May 12, 2019
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Part I: The United States and The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood: Understanding a Chaotic History
For many years, the relationship between the United States and the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan) has been under fire, plagued by myth and delusion. The United States and…
May 9, 2019
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A New Level of Aggressiveness: Recent Changes of Taiwan Policy
In his speech, Xi reiterated China’s fundamental objective of “peaceful unification” with Taiwan. However, the emphasis of this phrase seems to have shifted from …
May 6, 2019
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Is Sustainable Peace in South Sudan a Realistic Expectation?
To resolve the South Sudanese conflict, it is important to acknowledge the role that the history of conflict in Sudan plays today. Although South Sudan gained independence from…
April 15, 2019
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2019 Indian Elections: Despite Economic Missteps, Modi’s Reelection Prospects Remain Strong
Modi’s 2014 Election Victory Prime Minister Modi swept into office in May 2014 after securing a decisive victory over the incumbent Congress Party and its coalition partners.…
April 11, 2019
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The Eclipse of the European Union’s Global Influence
Doomsday scenarios of an implosion of the EU remain premature. Centrist and establishment parties will still control around two-thirds of the European Parliament. Even if…
April 6, 2019
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The Building of Russia’s Geopolitical Momentum
Putin has thwarted Ukraine’s ability to pursue a westward political trajectory in the short-term, even if Russian hostility has hardened Kyiv’s long-term commitment to the…
March 30, 2019
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The Fourth Coast: America’s New Challenges in the Arctic
Within minutes of the event, national news outlets were covering the disaster and Alaska briefly entered many Americans’ consciousness. However, by the end of the day, with no…
January 25, 2019
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Dreaming of a New Crown Prince? Dream On.
If it turns out Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) had a hand in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, Arabian experts could be forgiven for predicting that he will be replaced.…
October 25, 2018