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International Affairs in 2014

Winston Churchill once said, “I always avoid prophesying beforehand because it is much better to prophesy after the event has already taken place.” Still, the New Year always prompts contemplation of what events lie before us. This compilation of short articles reflects on what happened in 2013 and considers the implications of those events for […]

The Nature of the Beast

By Carl Ginther Syria is yet another example of why the Security Council needs to change.  But can it? It would be a wonderful day in history for thousands, if not millions around the world, if Russia were stripped of its veto powers within the UN Security Council in light of recent events in Syria.  […]