Citizenship-Stripping as a Political Tool: A Comparative Perspective
BY EMRE TURKUT Since the attempted coup on 15 July 2016, Turkish state authorities have engaged in what they characterize
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From Prudence to Recklessness: Erdogan’s Risky Plays with International Law
BY Yasir Gökçe and Mehmet Bozkaya Amidst abundant signs of turmoil and challenges in Turkey’s seemingly rudderless foreign policy, the country apparently
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Borrowing a Column from Thomas Jefferson: The Architecture of National Security Risks
In exploring what constitutes an existential risk – something that threatens the extinction of intelligent life – we evaluate the significance of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) threat both naturally occurring and manmade.
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The Limits of Power-Sharing in Lebanon: Can Protests End 200 Years of Sectarian Politics?
This moment offers a rare opportunity for foreign powers to help break Lebanon’s historical cycles of violence and support demands for a shift to a more robust and representative democracy.
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The Ruse of Repatriation: Why the Current Efforts to Repatriate the Rohingya back to Myanmar Will Fail
The international community has a responsibility to bolster its voice to hold Myanmar accountable for their denial of the brutalities and to encourage Bangladesh to continue supporting and hosting the refugees.
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How the US should respond to Xi’s assertive China
BY ANU ANWAR The unprecedented rise of China has been one of the most notable geopolitical phenomena of the
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Abandoning Syria
BY RAHAF SAFI
In an attempt to create a “humanitarian” zone, another humanitarian tragedy is being carried out.