No End in Sight for Dictatorship in Thailand
On May 22, 2014, the Royal Thai Army successfully seized control of the Thai government, under the claim that that its actions would keep citizens safe and restore order to a country mired in chaos. This was the 10th time Thailand’s constitution was suspended since 1932 (“Thailand Military Seizes Power in Coup”). However, reports of human rights violations committed against non-violent demonstrators marching in protest of the new regime’s authoritarian rule, suggest that the military junta is acting out of its own self-interest rather than for the good of its citizens. The new government has proven its willingness to go to great lengths to retain its power.
FOUR YEARS LATER: EGYPT'S ONGOING FIGHT FOR DEMOCRACY
Contributing writer Jamie Anderson traces the stumbling development of Egypt's democracy since the Arab Spring
UKRAINE: A WESTERN DIVIDE IN THE EAST
Staff Writer Marvin Andrade examines the evolving motivations and strategies of countries involved in the Ukraine crisis.
WHY IT'S SO HARD FOR THE U.S. AND IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL
Staff Writer Rebecca Emrick discusses the fragile context that forms the foundation of the current nuclear negotiations between Iran and the world.
THE FALLACY OF QATAR'S TERROR LINKS
Staff Writer Sultan Al-Khulaifi discusses and refutes the allegations that Qatar has been funding jihadist groups
THE PECULIAR CASE OF KHORASAN: MORE DANGEROUS THAN ISIS?
Staff Writer Omkar Mahajan discusses the emergence of a new terrorist group, Khorasan, that may pose a greater threat to national and international security than ISIS.
THE BEAR POKES BACK: RUSSIA, ABKHAZIA, AND NATO HEADACHES
Staff Writer Matthew Brown examines the quiet machinations going on behind the scenes between Russia and the breakaway states of the Caucasus. Is there anything NATO can do?
SISI'S EGYPT: REPRESSION AT A CROSSROADS
Senior Editor Matt M. Joye chronicles the increasingly draconian regime of Egypt's President al-Sisi, and asks whether increasing repression sows the seeds for future unrest.
MONGOLIA AND THE AMERICAN STRATEGY OF CONTAINMENT
Staff Writer Kristopher Klein discusses competition between China and the U.S. for influence in Asia and both countries interest in Mongolia.
DEBATING THE "UKRAINIAN PROBLEM": WHAT SHOULD THE UNITED STATES DO? (PART II)
Staff Writer Patrick Johnson argues international institutions and diplomatic efforts—not military power— are essential to resolve the Crimean crisis
DEBATING THE "UKRAINIAN PROBLEM": WHAT SHOULD THE UNITED STATES DO? (PART I)
Staff Writer Bijan Mehryar discusses the merits of using hard power to deal with the situation in Crimea
PUTIN ON THE MOVE: THE CRIMEAN CRISIS
Why does Crimea matter to Russia? By Robin Kunst, Staff Writer
THE CRISIS IN THE CRIMEA: EXAMINING THE SITUATION IN UKRAINE
Over the last few weeks, the crisis in the Ukraine has escalated rapidly, with the most recent development of Crimea's proposed secession from the nation. Are we seeing the resurgence of Cold War politics? By Rashika Rakibullah, Staff Writer
PEACE FROM WAR: DEVELOPMENT THROUGH VIOLENT CONFLICT
Can the way to a peaceful world be through warfare? By Andrew Muse-Fisher, Staff Writer
HAGEL'S MILITARY CUTS: SIGNALING THE END OF PAX AMERICANA
Staff Writer Andrew Kim discusses America's declining power and the prospects of 'Pax Americana.'
CAN EGYPT FINALLY FIND STABILITY IN AL-SISI?
Will General al-Sisi usher in a new era of stability and democracy for Egypt? Or will he follow in the footsteps of his predecessors?
AFRICA: A NEW HOME FOR ISLAMIC EXTREMISM
Will Africa be the next hotbed for Islamic extremism? By Patrick Johnson, Staff Writer
TRUST YOUR NEIGHBOR
South Korea's new Trustpolitik policy marks a shift in approach to diplomacy with its northern neighbor. By Staff Writer James Kim
Strategic Responses to the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands Dispute
In the event of significant increase in tension between China and Japan over the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, how should the United States respond? By Contributing Writer Shirley Xu