Intervention in Iran: Foreseeable or Unforeseeable?
Is an American- or Israeli-led intervention in Iran imminent? Will the US and allies shortly climb the mountain of conflict? Radim Dragomaca and Tom Whelan weigh in. Foreseeable Intervention in Iran It is polite and politic these days to play the optimist, to believe that adversaries and friends alike are reasonable and their behavior predictable, and [...]
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The Crisis of American Politics
Obama, Resurgent Populism, and the Democratic Party Prospects for 2012 ‘I am not a member of any organized party — I am a Democrat.’ Will Rogers American democracy, it seems, is in crisis. And with faith in virtually all major public and private institutions at an all time low, its ability to weather the current [...]
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Cry Havoc? Iran and the Bomb
Graham Allison, author of Essence of a Decision, told the New York Times this week that the Iranian nuclear program is akin to a ‘slow-moving Cuban Missile Crisis.’ [1] The analogy is pitch perfect: murky intelligence, a forthcoming American election, limited interparty communication, and a potential nuclear disaster looming. But it also works on another level: the [...]
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Movement Entrepreneurship
We are living in an energetic and interesting time. Around the world movements are changing governments, financial regulations, energy policy, and political freedom. We are part of a generation in which the global is as important as the local. Many of us have opinions on important issues such as climate change, animal rights, political freedom, [...]
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Africa
Whither South Africa?
South Africans have had great success at dealing with their troubled past. The transition to their current situation was never a smooth one, but it has been punctuated by outstanding leadership from prominent individuals. The history of South Africa is replete with examples of great men who led the country through difficult times, and who [...]
Americas
The Crisis of American Politics
Obama, Resurgent Populism, and the Democratic Party Prospects for 2012 ‘I am not a member of any organized party — I am a Democrat.’ Will Rogers American democracy, it seems, is in crisis. And with faith in virtually all major public and private institutions at an all time low, its ability to weather the current [...]
Asia-Pacific
Rearmament of Japan: Imperialism Returns?
In August 2011, Japan Ministry of Defense published the white paper. It soon became an issue because it shows that Japanese Defence policy has changed to ‘active defence’ from its ‘self-defence’ policy, thereby showing that the Japanese defence and diplomatic policy no longer remains as ‘self-defence’, but will be deployed outside of Japan. [...]
Middle East
Intervention in Iran: Foreseeable or Unforeseeable?
Is an American- or Israeli-led intervention in Iran imminent? Will the US and allies shortly climb the mountain of conflict? Radim Dragomaca and Tom Whelan weigh in. Foreseeable Intervention in Iran It is polite and politic these days to play the optimist, to believe that adversaries and friends alike are reasonable and their behavior predictable, and [...]
Recent Articles
Intervention in Iran: Foreseeable or Unforeseeable?
Is an American- or Israeli-led intervention in Iran imminent? Will the US and allies shortly climb the mountain of conflict? Radim Dragomaca and Tom Whelan weigh in. Foreseeable Intervention in Iran It is polite and politic these days to play the optimist, to believe that adversaries and friends alike are reasonable and their behavior predictable, and [...]
The Crisis of American Politics
Obama, Resurgent Populism, and the Democratic Party Prospects for 2012 ‘I am not a member of any organized party — I am a Democrat.’ Will Rogers American democracy, it seems, is in crisis. And with faith in virtually all major public and private institutions at an all time low, its ability to weather the current [...]
Cry Havoc? Iran and the Bomb
Graham Allison, author of Essence of a Decision, told the New York Times this week that the Iranian nuclear program is akin to a ‘slow-moving Cuban Missile Crisis.’ [1] The analogy is pitch perfect: murky intelligence, a forthcoming American election, limited interparty communication, and a potential nuclear disaster looming. But it also works on another level: the [...]
Movement Entrepreneurship
We are living in an energetic and interesting time. Around the world movements are changing governments, financial regulations, energy policy, and political freedom. We are part of a generation in which the global is as important as the local. Many of us have opinions on important issues such as climate change, animal rights, political freedom, [...]
The UK’s European Hangover
It was one of those nights – you know what I’m talking about. An all-nighter in a crowded room full of your friends and frenemies, everyone talking over each other, countless refills, highs, lows and finally – staggering out into the morning light, trying not to think about how much this night will set you [...]
Invented Histories
Newt Gingrich, The Tea Party, and the 2012 Election “The past is never dead; it’s not even past.” Gavin Stevens, Requiem for a Nun To all but his most ardent supporters, Newt Gingrich is a curious candidate. Long an enigmatic and isolated figure of the American right, he is now attempting what is perhaps the [...]
Mayors as Diplomats
Cities and Foreign Policy When we think of a foreign policy actor, a few individuals may spring to mind. We may cite a President, the head of an important inter-governmental body, or a senior diplomat. However, in recent years another group of leaders and officials has risen to prominence in the world system, helping to [...]
One Lousy Lorax
In 1971, Dr. Seuss came out with a stunning piece about saving the environment which I can assume – and deeply hope – that many or all of you are acquainted with: The Lorax. In 1971, the message of The Lorax was desperately needed. In a world full of Once-lers, no one was speaking for [...]
Politician Demolition
If you lack ambition, If you lack simple intuition, If you desire instant recognition, Become a politician. If you would like a new position, If you can guide us through transition, If you’re good at meaningless rendition, Do become a politician. As we sit back and listen to your next proposition, As we stand [...]
The EU – When Will it go to War?
Before I start writing, I think it should be made clear that although I enjoy watching the effervescing UK Independence Party members in Brussels, I would describe myself as being a supporter of the EU. What will be laid out below are only despicable, hideous comparisons between the current situation in Europe and that of [...]