Washington’s Dark Secret: The Real Truth About Terrorism and Islamic Extremism -Book Review
In Washington’s Dark Secret, John Maszka attempts to embark on two major tasks. The first is drawing an explanatory distinction between “terrorism” and “Islamic...
Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare- Book Review
Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare is a compelling history of the information warfare campaigns that have taken place between...
The hostage crisis conversation too often gets lost in the Israel-Gaza Discourse: here’s why that must change
There are numerous dimensions to the Israel-Gaza conflict that exist in international discourse at both the intergovernmental level and within civil society. South Africa...
Lessons from a week in Israel – what activist movements get wrong about a diverse country
During the week of April 8th through 15th, I was presented with a unique opportunity. As part of a group of volunteers for Taglit/Birthright...
Conservative Internationalism: Armed Diplomacy under Jefferson, Polk, Truman, and Reagan -Book Review
In Conservative Internationalism, Henry R. Nau - a former Reagan administration official and Professor Emeritus at George Washington University - has set himself a...
After his death, Henry A. Kissinger has the last laugh
On November 29, 2023, former United States National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger passed away at the age of 100....
Traveling Geopolitically on Campobello Island: A Case Study in Bilateral Public Diplomacy
In 2018, George Friedman - the CEO of Geopolitical Futures (GPF), and formerly Stratfor - wrote an article called “Traveling Geopolitically”. The article, per...
Immigration and Nationalism: A Challenge for Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD)
According to a September 2023 article in Politico, immigration remains a major topic of contention in German politics. The article states, for example, that...
Emerging Global Cities: Origin, Structure, and Significance – Book Review
Emerging Global Cities promises an intriguing overview of three distinct global cities and their origins - Dubai, Singapore, and Miami. All three of these...
Israel’s Ro’im Rachok: A Positive Example of Neurodiversity for other World Militaries?
Ro’im Rachok (translated as “looking ahead”), an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) program that recruits individuals on the Autism Spectrum, is one of the more...