Realism and Security
Book abstract: The International Studies Encyclopedia and its online version, International Studies Online, published in association with the International Studies Association (ISA), is the most compr
Research
Promises and Pitfalls in the Spatial Prediction of Ethnic Violence: A Comment
Despite increasing technical sophistication, the quantitative literature has made little progress in forecasting ethnic violence.
Ending Civil Wars: A Case for Rebel Victory?
Since 1990, negotiated settlements have become the preferred means for settling civil wars.
Securing the Bomb 2010
Associate Professor of Public Policy and Project on Managing the Atom Co-Principal Investigator Matthew Bunn provides a comprehensive assessment of global efforts to secure and consolidate nuclear sto
Restoring America's Reputation in the World and Why It Matters
In his inaugural address in 2009, President Barack Obama stated that "our power grows through its prudent use; our security emanates from the justness of our cause, the force of our example, the tempe
The Challenge of Mutual Security
A workable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict must provide adequate security for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
Reflections on the Jesuit Mission to China
With the explosive growth of transnational dealings, professionals in developed countries have expanding opportunities to spread their particular ways of doing things around the world.
A Failure to Imagine the Worst
In his first speech to the U.N. Security Council, U.S. President Barack Obama challenged members to think about the impact of a single nuclear bomb.
The Global Health System: Lessons for a Stronger Institutional Framework
The article discusses the changing quality of global health institutions.
Nuclear Disorder
The global nuclear order today could be as fragile as the global financial order was two years ago, when conventional wisdom declared it to be sound, stable, and resilient.
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