Why do states sometimes betray their allies and “flip” to a rival state? Great powers compete not only directly, but also for the allegiances of other states. As evidenced by Italy’s betrayal of its Germanic allies during ...

Most militant groups do not act in isolation. They exist in a vast web of partnerships which help them to mobilize resources, learn, and survive. But partnerships can also be costly in terms of time, risk, and autonomy. ...

The Islamic State (IS) is an increasing threat to the Middle East. Their repressive nature and twisted view of the Muslim religion have made them culturally and geopolitically dangerous. As of early 2017, some of the most ...

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Ever since Field Marshal Sir Gerald Templer proclaimed that "the answer lies not in pouring more troops into the jungle, but in the hearts and minds of the people," common wisdom suggests that the key to military victory ...

Immigration is an issue that is always on the political agenda. Today we see that the United States and European countries are reassessing immigration policies based on changed realities and needs of their countries. ...

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How does religion influence U.S. international relations? Can subjectively following religious ideology cloud the empirical processes needed to create effective international policy? George W. Bush's handling of the Iraq ...

New democracies have significant challenges in their struggle to create a lasting democracy, and Thailand is no exception. Although Thailand has many critical components necessary for a democracy, it has significant ...

The growing number of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats requires the government of the United States to take an aggressive approach to protect its citizens and the world. This thesis examines the creation and ...