A Consolidation of Democracy in Colombia

Over 10,000 phone messages reportedly arrived at the Colombian Presidential Palace within 24 hours of the long awaited Constitutional Court ruling, which barred President Álvaro Uribe from seeking a s +

Whale Tales: Japan, Australia, and National Pride

Forget the pirates off the coast of Somalia. The real action on the high seas is in the Antarctic Ocean.

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Mohamed ElBaradei: A Lone Captain in Egyptian Politics

State agencies sternly warned supporters to stay away from the airport on February 19th, yet hundreds turned out with signs in hand, chanting slogans in celebration of the return of Egypt’s native son +

An Attitude Shift in Khartoum?

The list of accomplishments by the Sudanese government in 2010 thus far is impressive. Two, in particular, stand out above the rest. +

COUNTERPOINT: When Questioning the U.S. Military is Wrong

In the recent International Affairs Review article “The Scholar: When Questioning the US Military is Right,” Dr. +

For Taiwan, Trade Agreement Is No Simple Question

The Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) is a vehicle for trade liberalization and economic normalization between mainland China and Taiwan. +

Book Review: The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East

Brown, Nathan J. et. al., The Struggle over Democracy in the Middle East: Regional politics and external policies (New York: Routledge, 2009).

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Does Greece’s Financial Troubles Mean Death to the Euro?

How would you like to retire early, avoid paying most of your taxes, and still receive free healthcare and education? Pack your bags for…Greece? +