Diplomacy & International Institutions
Iran, Enrichment, and Arms Control
By John Ashley |
The NPT does not grant a right to enrich, as Iran claims. However, it does allow for verification-based access to nuclear power.
Q&A – “Science Diplomats Bring a Gender Perspective to Science Diplomacy”
By Mercedes Yanora |
Charged Affairs editor Mercedes Yanora spoke with four "science diplomats" about the importance of science diplomacy in foreign policy, and the need for greater gender representation in the field.
Myths in the Media: Why We Need To Get North Korea “Right”
By Benjamin Zimmer |
North Korea is, by design, is the most isolated country in the world, making it an imperative that information is reported fairly and accurately. But how do we make sure the information is fair and accurate?
For the Chinese, Trade War Success is a Matter of Pride
By Naima Green-Riley |
In bringing the United States to the brink of trade war with China, President Donald Trump wants to narrow the US trade deficit and loosen business restrictions. But what does China want?
Support the Troops: Invest in Civilian Power
By Michael Purzycki |
Investment in civilian institutions can reinforce U.S. engagement, reinforcing a U.S. military that has been overstretched in recent years.
A Nuclear Global Zero is Not Yet Possible
By John Ashley |
Verified reduction and rigorous export controls are the only ways to concurrently keep nuclear weapons from proliferating, while reducing the global number of states with warheads and weapons down to a more manageable level.
China Doesn’t Want Arms Control
By Jonathan Stutte |
The United States and Russia want China to join arms control talks. Transparency and an intermediate range missile gap are key drivers of that push, but talks are DOA as China regards both issues of considerable importance to its defense.
Casualties of the trade war: Washington rhetoric helps legitimize China’s authoritarian policies
By Radu-Mihai Triculescu |
US-China trade tensions allow Beijing to hide unfair trade practices and human rights abuses behind politicized rhetoric. Trump administration critics should ensure their criticisms don’t overshadow China’s responsibility for its actions.
Did North Korea Violate International Agreements?
By Benjamin Zimmer |
Mixed signals from the Trump Administration raise questions about whether the US is willing to punish DPRK violation of UN Security Council resolutions.
Women’s Participation is Crucial to the Success of the Afghan Peace Process
By Nandita Palrecha |
The Taliban’s inconsistent stance on women's rights, and the near-sighted goal of a quick exit by the current US administration are going to hamper the nature of the peace agreement in Afghanistan.
Searching for Diplomacy in Libya
By Kathryn Urban |
Even as actors in Libya’s civil war push for an end to hostilities, the entrenched economic and geo-political interests of international actors seem to preclude lasting peace. Unless the international community rethinks its priorities, a diplomatic solution may not be possible.
Pressuring Friends: Recent Developments in the ROK-US Alliance
By Benjamin Zimmer |
Since October several key issues—defense cost sharing and GSOMIA in particular—have caused contention in the United States-South Korea alliance. Rising pressure provides room for adversaries to exploit the alliance for their own gain and draws into question the many benefits of a strong alliance.
North Korea and the United States: No Exit?
By Jonathan Stutte |
Arms talks between the United States and North Korea have been stalled since February 2019, and now that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared an end to his self-imposed nuclear weapons and missile testing moratorium there’s little immediate hope for talks to continue.
A Failed Multilateral Consensus on Women, Peace, and Security
By Kathryn Urban |
NATO is now five years out from the institution of its women, peace, and security action plan. How has the trans-Atlantic treaty organization pursued the WPS agenda, and what shortcomings still remain?
A Return to Militarism: The Symbolism of Recent North Korean Missile Tests
By Benjamin Zimmer |
As the year comes to a close, North Korea's new nuclear missile tests should heighten security concerns for the United States and place pressure on the Trump Administration to change strategies.
Why Would Turkey Need Nuclear Weapons?
By Jonathan Stutte |
Recent comments made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have stoked fears that Turkey might pursue nuclear weapons. So why would Turkey need nuclear weapons, and how serious was Erdogan?
Balancing Economic Development and Human Security in the Nile River Basin
By Kathryn Urban |
As Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan continue negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, President Trump may soon be put in the position of deciding whether to favor water security or economic development in North-East Africa.
Ukraine’s Natural Gas Transit Talks: Scant Progress as Supply Cutoff Looms
By William Fleeson |
Ukraine and Russia are discussing a natural gas transit extension. Without an agreement, Russian gas could cease to flow via Ukraine to Europe on January 1. This article assesses progress in Ukraine-Russia talks, as time for a deal grows short.
Conflicting Values in the Arctic: Examining Russian-Canadian Tensions through Election Interference
By Kathryn Urban |
A forthcoming study from the University of Calgary predicts that Russian intelligence services may be interfering in the Canadian federal elections scheduled to take place at the end of October over concerns in the Arctic region.
Hurricane Season…Here We Go Again
By Wazim Mowla |
The annual hurricane season is here and once again devastating the Caribbean. Regional enforcements and integration can help save lives in both the short and long-term.