The Realities of Proxy Wars in the Post Cold War Era
The role of proxy wars are best known from the Cold War, when conflicts played out in the context of competing ideologies: communism and democracy. These wars were essential in More
A Syrian Withdrawal: The International Implications of Trump’s Latest Foreign Policy Move
On Wednesday, President Trump announced the withdrawal of all American troops from Syria, ending American involvement in the civil war that has been raging since 2011. Consistent with other major More
2017-2018: A Year in Review
For the next two weeks, MJPS will be publishing feature pieces analyzing the most important political events of the year. From January 2017 to the present, several major political events More
International Relations on the Rise of Nationalism: International Security
This week’s feature piece explores nationalism’s impact on domestic politics, the global economy, global security dynamics, and international institutions. Overall, the rise of nationalism has had adverse effects on international More
International Relations on the Rise of Nationalism: Domestic Politics
This week’s feature piece explores nationalism’s impact on domestic politics, the global economy, global security dynamics, and international institutions. Overall, the rise of nationalism has had adverse effects on international More
Libya: Slave Trade Flourishes Under The Shadow Of A Failed State
The slave trade in Libya, and its roots in Western interventionism