Iran’s 1979 Revolution: 40 Years Onward
Written by Minahil Nawaz In February of 1979, the tide of Middle Eastern history turned forever as a theocracy headed by Ayatollah Khomeini was established in I...
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Historical Amnesia: The Challenge of Memory and the Crisis in Venezuela
Written by Henry Ziemer It is all too easy to view modern international crises as unprecedented or unexpected outbreaks. Or, if an effort is made to trace the h...
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Image Caption: “Scholar beneath mighty tree,” painted by Zhang Daqian, who is among the most popular and highest-selling artists in the world. Writt...
The Significance of the ICC Case of Cote d’Ivoire’s Former Leader Isn’t His Acquittal. It’s His Arrest.
Written by Tyler Jager On January 15, 2019, the typically quiet walls of the International Criminal Court were punctuated by whoops of victory. Laurent Gbagbo, ...
U.S.-China Relations Today: A Return To The Cold War?
A Comparative Analysis between Current US-China Relations and US-Soviet Competition during the Cold War “It is in the spirit, the spirit of ’76, that I ask you ...
Are Democratic Values Breaking the Ice?: Attitudes in the Frozen Caucasian Conflict
Written by Karen “Ken” Krmoyan Abstract After the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Armenia and Azerbaijan have been waging war on the disputed region of Nagorno...
China sees new diplomatic, economic role in Afghanistan — if it can resolve a 40-year conflict
By: Elisabeth Siegel China is setting up its second ever overseas military base in Afghanistan in order to train Afghan brigades in counterterrorism efforts, as...
Henry Kissinger and the Roots of Shuttle Diplomacy: Realpolitik, Bilateral Relations, and Domestic Motivations
Written by Sarah Lu Introduction Former US Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger considered himself a formidable force in US diplomac...
Review of the Return: Fathers, Sons, and the Land in Between
Written by Juanita Garcia In the Return: Fathers, Sons, and the Land in Between, author Hisham Matar chronicles his quest for and reconciliation of his Libyan i...
From Encounter to Exodus: Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar
Written by Kassandra Neranjan and Sakshi Shetty According to the United Nations, the Rohingya are amongst the most persecuted minorities in the world. The Rohin...