Recent Articles
NOV 7, 2014 • Article
On the Verge of Democratic Consolidation: The Romanian Presidential Elections
It was David against Goliath in the Romanian presidential elections, and David won! For valuable background, read Teodor Stan's in-depth analysis of the complex political ...
OCT 28, 2014 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Local Food Systems: A Green Way of Life, or a Luxury Only for Elites?
While many celebrate salad greens, the local food movement is cultivating exclusivity and becoming less and less budget friendly.
OCT 27, 2014 • Article
Policy Innovations Digital Magazine (2006-2016): Commentary: Beyond Business as Usual
Conducting business as usual is no longer good enough. Instead of finding ways to use society and the environment to be successful, companies must contribute ...
OCT 23, 2014 • Article
Brazil at a Crossroads: The 2013 Protests and the Upcoming Presidential Elections
Who will win the Brazilian election on October 26, and which--if either--of the candidates is more likely to fulfill the demands of the protesters who took ...
OCT 21, 2014 • Journal Online Exclusive
The Ottoman Road to War: Mustafa Aksakal on the Ottoman Empire and WWI
For Aksakal, World War I informs national identities in the Middle East even today, even though it is itself poorly understood.
OCT 18, 2014 • Journal Online Exclusive
The Ethics of Intervention
An overly literal application of just war concepts might eliminate many of the proposed and recently undertaken U.S. interventions; on the other hand, using ...
OCT 16, 2014 • Article
Needs Work: A Troubled U.S.-Russia Relationship
"The febrile hyperbole of criticism directed at Russia as a result of the crisis in Ukraine is misdirected and harmful to both Russia and the ...
OCT 15, 2014 • Article
The Ottoman Road to War: Mustafa Aksakal on the Ottomans' Fateful Decision
Why did the Ottoman Empire side with Germany in World War I? It was a rational decision, given the circumstances at the time, argues Aksakal. ...
OCT 14, 2014 • Journal Online Exclusive
Why Fossil Fuel Divestment Is Working
Fossil fuel divestment has its limitations and will only be successful in conjunction with broader action. Nonetheless, the movement is already having significant positive impacts ...
OCT 10, 2014 • Article
Security Threats in Africa: A Critical Perspective
The U.S. is still seeing Africa from a Cold War perspective rooted in political realist thought, writes Africa security expert Metelits. But characterizing non-Western ...