Bombing Iran: Strategy and Consequences
It was not even a year ago that former Mossad chief, Meir Dagan, stated that the idea of Israel bombing Iranian nuclear facilities was, "the stupidest idea I’ve ever heard.”
International Nuclear Nonproliferation Regime
This backgrounder examines the international nuclear nonproliferation regime; specifically the origins, benefits, and drawbacks of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
Terrorism in Algerian from 1991-2002
Following the December 1991 cancellation of elections by Algeria’s governing National Liberation Front (FLN), Islamist guerrillas launched a decade-long civil war of horrific brutality that claimed upwards of 200,000 lives.
The Death of Pakistan-American Relations
Pakistan-American relations lie in uncharted territories. Rumblings from both capitals suggest that the two long-time allies are on the verge of a historic rupture – possibly heralding a seismic shift in America’s foreign policy in the Persian Gulf and ushering in a realignment of allegiances in the region.
China’s Economic Quandary
Hopes that China can provide the impetus for a global economic resurgence are predicated on a profound misunderstanding of the intrinsic contradictions of the Chinese economy.
US to Bomb Iran?
Recent events suggest that plans are being implemented by the United States to attack Iran.
The Taiwan conflict
The status of Taiwan stands out among global disputes as one that could realistically trigger a war between major powers. This backgrounder will first provide a brief historical overview of the conflict and then explore the changing military situation.
The Illicit Trade Of Small Arms
The international effort to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons faces numerous challenges, the most notable of which is globalisation itself.
The Pakistan Taliban
The rise of militant Islam in Pakistan ranks among countless examples of short-term political gain sacrificing long-term stability.
Eastern Europe Has a Role to Play in US-China Economic Competition
Increased capital intensity is the cure to what ails the US economy, and Eastern Europe can help provide it.