Photo Credit: US Navy By: Michael Daly, Columnist Introduction President-elect Trump assumes office at a time of increasing geopolitical complexity. In order to fulfill national objectives, Mr. Trump should task the Navy with developing a strategy and associated capabilities to deal with increasingly capable state and non-state actors. The burgeoning capacity of both groups to … Continue reading The Navy in the 21st Century: Threats, Strategy, and Capabilities
Year: 2016
A New Development in the Fight Against Online Extremism
Photo Credit: Vocativ By: Nicole Magney, Columnist Over the past several years, tech and social media companies have struggled to provide a comprehensive response to the problem of terrorism-related content posted online. In early December, Twitter, Facebook, Microsoft, and YouTube announced a new initiative to share databases of online “hashes” in an effort to curb … Continue reading A New Development in the Fight Against Online Extremism
An Open Letter to the US President-elect: Remember One Korea
A child suffering from malnutrition rests in a bed in a hospital in Haeju on Sept. 30, 2011. Editor's note: These images were taken on a government controlled tour. Photo Credit: NBC (Damir Sagolj, Reuters) By: Grace M. Kang, Esq., Guest Contributor Dear President-elect Trump, I urge you, as the next President of the only … Continue reading An Open Letter to the US President-elect: Remember One Korea
The United States Military’s Waning Supremacy
Photo Credit: ABC News By: Patrick Savage, Columnist It’s been over a quarter-of-a-century since the United States has faced an adversary that had a conventional military capacity rivaling our own. Now, a changing geopolitical landscape, coupled with problematic trends in manpower, equipment, and leadership, raise the question of whether the United States is prepared to … Continue reading The United States Military’s Waning Supremacy
Deal or No Deal: What Should Be the Fate of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action?
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons By: Farnaz Alimehri, Columnist The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and the P5+1 has been labeled one of the Obama Administration’s culminating achievements in foreign policy and nonproliferation. Despite the successful negotiation and implementation of this agreement by all parties last year, political divisions in the United States … Continue reading Deal or No Deal: What Should Be the Fate of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action?
Lessons in the Exercise of Soft Power: Oman’s Role in the Middle East
Photo Credit: International Business Times By: Morgan Byrne-Diakun, Editor-in-Chief Given the relative size of the Sultanate of Oman’s economy, population, and military, few typically consider the country’s role in international and regional affairs as more than an afterthought to those of its larger, more powerful neighbors. However, as the Middle East has descended into turmoil … Continue reading Lessons in the Exercise of Soft Power: Oman’s Role in the Middle East
Why International Law Matters to Decision Makers
Photo Credit: French Ministry of Defense By: Lorris Beverelli, Guest Contributor Since September 2014, an international coalition has been conducting military operations in Syria aimed at degrading and destroying the self-proclaimed “Islamic State” (ISIS). The coalition, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, have invoked their right to self-defense and the consent of the … Continue reading Why International Law Matters to Decision Makers
Old Tricks, New Targets: Russia’s Involvement in the 2016 Elections and the US Response
Photo Credit: Fortune.com By: Emily Kangas, Columnist While the United States’ 2016 presidential election can be described as anything but ordinary, perhaps one of the most controversial aspects was Russia’s alleged involvement in the election process.[i] This month, new evidence of Russian meddling emerged, with recent reports accusing Russia of coordinating a campaign of “botnets,” … Continue reading Old Tricks, New Targets: Russia’s Involvement in the 2016 Elections and the US Response
The Dangers of White Nationalism: The Rise and Normalization of Online Racism in the United States
Photo Credit: RawStory By: William Haynes, Columnist The 2016 presidential elections results have re-invigorated the white nationalist movement and brought its message to the forefront of the mainstream media and online platforms, yet little is being done to combat the radicalization of these groups online. Left unchecked, white nationalism poses a threat to human security … Continue reading The Dangers of White Nationalism: The Rise and Normalization of Online Racism in the United States
Time to Police INTERPOL
Photo Credit: The Independent By: Annie Kowalewski, Columnist At the 85th session of the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) General Assembly in November 2016, Chinese Vice Minister of Public Security Meng Hongwei was elected President.[i] His appointment raises concern about whether he will abuse INTERPOL’s resources to crack down on Chinese political dissidents abroad, particularly … Continue reading Time to Police INTERPOL