Politics
Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia: Will it Work?
A basic assumption of nuclear deterrence is that through mutually assured destruction, nuclear weapons prevent war. But do the characteristics that made deterrence successful during the Cold War, apply to South Asia? In the first of a two part series, Kai evaluates how nuclear deterrence may play in the enduring Indo-Pak theater.
Quo Vadis Cuba?
What does Raul Castro’s ascension to Cuba’s presidency mean for change on the island?
Legitimizing Non-State Combatants: The FARC Case
The FARC are not legitimate combatants, as Hugo Chávez would have us believe, but rather a terrorist organization.
In Defense of Democratizing Iraq
There is a fine line between promoting democracy - and imposing it. The failure of the latter effort should not be viewed as a rejection of the former.
A Lament to the Electoral Commission of Kenya
An open letter to the Election Commission of Kenya brings to light what mainstream media has not reported.
Kenya: Kibaki Wins, Democracy Looses
Even as Kenyan opponents consider compromise, their actions have dealt a severe blow to the country’s institutions. Will Kenya recover the loss of faith in its institutions and its democracy?
Situation in Kenya (Part 2): Picking up the Pieces
Update and photographs on events in Kenya, a week after the disputed elections.
The Situation in Kenya (Part 1): What Went Wrong?
News from Kenya. What happened during the recent elections?
