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NOV 10, 2014 Journal Online Exclusive

EIA Interview with Philip Alston on a World Court for Human Rights

A special EIA interview between Philip Alston, author of "Against a World Court for Human Rights," and John Tessitore, editor of the journal.

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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 ...

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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.

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...