Venezuela and Russia: Geopolitical Allies in the 21st Century
Written by Alexandra O’Brien In recent years, Russian interest in Venezuela has grown considerably, particularly in regard to its natural resources. Given...
Category: Spring Issue
Culinary Relations: Gastrodiplomacy in Thailand, South Korea, and Taiwan
Written by Anna Lipscomb Abstract: Cuisine is an integral part of a nation’s culture and identity, as it captures the essence of its history, traditions, and va...
The Efficacy of UN Peacekeeping in Reducing Violence against Civilians
Written by Min Byung Chae Introduction The fall of the Communist bloc in 1991 brought high hopes for the international community. In particular, there arose an ...
The Relevance of Nation-States to the Study of the Middle East
Written by Julie Geng Introduction The concept of the territorial state is not native to the Middle East, and most states have only gained independence in the l...
I Came, I Saw, Iran: The Increasing Use of Insurgent Groups in Iranian Foreign Policy following The Arab Spring
Written by Sarah Abdelbaki, Luke Dillingham, and Ramsey Nofal Abstract The purpose of this case study was to examine how Iranian support of insurgent groups in ...