More: Diplomacy
How the E.U Can Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has almost but disappeared from headlines. Only a bloody war in Gaza or a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv grabs the...
Caviar Diplomacy: Working the US-Azerbaijan Relationship to Freedom’s Detriment
Ideally located between George Washington University, my office at the Eastern Congo Initiative, and the White House is a $12 million mansion owned by...
The UN Leadership Team and the Non-Aligned Movement
There is currently an active discussion among UN delegations in New York concerning the way in which the appointment of the next UN Secretary-General...
An Anti-Theory of Sanctions: Why an Iranian New Deal was Necessary
While the debate over the wisdom of concluding the Iran nuclear deal continues, this article takes a slightly more involved intellectual approach to explain...
Kazakhstan: United Nations Security Council 2017-2018
Kazakhstan, in an attempt to build its reputation as mediator and the leading country in Central Asia, is seeking a position on the 15-member...
The Irony of Revolution: JCPOA as Youth Coercion Tool in Iran
Authors: Dr. Matthew Crosston, Paula Malott The recently signed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran, the United States, the United Kingdom, France,...
Snake Eyes: Rolling the Dice with Iran
In light of the recent nuclear accord with Iran it is worthwhile to consider how some have always argued there is no real inherent...
Sins of Generations Past: Why the Iran Accord Makes Sense
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is a step in the right direction. The agreement takes place between Iran and six other nations,...
Azeri Janus: Baku Balancing both East and West
Since its transition to independence, Azerbaijan has looked both east and west for its place on the world stage. Predominantly Muslim, Azerbaijan has no...
A Legal & Cyber Minefield: An Overview of the Caspian Region
Control of the Caspian Sea has been highly sought after due to its abundance of natural resources. Nearly 3 billion gallons of crude oil...