Under Merz, More Continuity Than Change in German Policy Toward the Middle East
…(SPD), in the allocation of other ministries in exchange for securing for his party the foreign ministry, which in Germany has traditionally gone to the government’s junior partner. Merz also…
The Advocate and the Anchor: Congress and the Future of the U.S.-Japan in the Indo-Pacific
…among lawmakers, strengthening bipartisan cooperation in ways that Washington’s political climate often does not allow. The scope of cross-cultural interaction is expanding through exchange programs for members of Congress and…
Contemplating Possible Outcomes and Implications of the South Korean General Election
…However, this kind of outcome is not likely for the same reasons a dominant pro-progressive outcome is unlikely. Conclusion History suggests that the South Korean political climate can change quickly….
Realising The Great Change: Beijing’s South China Sea Lawfare Strategy
In June 2018, President Xi Jinping spoke at the CCP Central Work Conference on Foreign Affairs, where he stated that the world is currently experiencing a “once-in-a-century great change” (百年未有之大变局)….
TRANSCRIPT – Taliban Rule and Regional Realignments Four Years On
…over the course of many researches around that region to take data-based and scientific approach, rather than the journalistic approach to the issue of the problem. When we change the…
Behavioral Change and Public Health: An Opportunity for Populations, Health Care Workers and Decision-Makers
…has been an important consideration for some time, formally integrating behavioral science insights into public health interventions is increasingly essential. Developing strategies and tactics that include behavioral change objectives into…
Burma’s Suffering: Will a Horrific Tragedy Become a Change-Forcing Event?
By Richard Cronin – Tragedies brought about by natural disasters sometimes become powerful forces for change in countries marked by political strife and repression. Cyclone Nargis, a powerful topical storm…
Let Them Eat Smartphones: A Reflection on the Wealth-Information Paradox
…transformation in societies worldwide: a rapid change in how people live and work, the rewards for their exertions, how they feel about their lot in life, and where they turn…