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Full-Text Articles in International Relations
The Costs Of Covert Warfare: Airpower, Drugs, And Warlords In The Conduct Of U.S Foreign Policy, Alfred W. Mccoy
The Costs Of Covert Warfare: Airpower, Drugs, And Warlords In The Conduct Of U.S Foreign Policy, Alfred W. Mccoy
New England Journal of Public Policy
Over the last fifty years the United States has fought four covert wars by using a unique combination of special operations and airpower as a substitute for regular ground troops. Such covert wars are removed from Congressional oversight and conventional diplomacy. Their battlegrounds become the loci of political instability. In highland Asia, while these covert wars are being fought, CIA protection transforms tribal warlords into powerful drug lords linked to international markets. Arguably, every nation needs an intelligence service to warn of future dangers. But should this nation have the right, under U.S. or international law, to conduct its foreign …
Trends. The United States, Israel, And Parallelism In Counterterrorist Response, Ibpp Editor
Trends. The United States, Israel, And Parallelism In Counterterrorist Response, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This Trends article discusses and evaluates United States reactions to terrorist attacks, and US support for Israel in a political psychological context.
"War If Necessary, But Not Necessarily War”: The Canadian Paradox And “Iraqi Freedom", Marc A. Ouellette
"War If Necessary, But Not Necessarily War”: The Canadian Paradox And “Iraqi Freedom", Marc A. Ouellette
English Faculty Publications
The Canadian refusal to join the U.S. led “coalition of the willing” does not mark the first time the nation has chosen not to follow its “traditional allies” into a foolish, ego-driven, imperialistic and vengeful conflict. Indeed, Canada’s record in these matters is flawless. Peter C. Newman points out that “we went along with most presidential global adventures, except the Vietnam War. The other significant time we parted company with the Yanks was over our drive to impose economic sanctions on apartheid South Africa, a policy we initiated and successfully defended despite American objections.” In fact, the objections to this …
Trends. Some Alternatives To The Clash Of Civilizations., Ibpp Editor
Trends. Some Alternatives To The Clash Of Civilizations., Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This Trends article discusses the concept of cultural narratives in world of globalization from a political psychological perspective.
Trends. After The Deluge: Psychology And Post-Totalitarianism, Ibpp Editor
Trends. After The Deluge: Psychology And Post-Totalitarianism, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This Trends article discusses the psychological impacts – both positive and negative - of the transition from totalitarian rule in Iraq following the US-led military intervention against Saddam Hussein’s regime.
Trends. Time And Time For War, Ibpp Editor
Trends. Time And Time For War, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This Trends article discusses the concept of time perception pertaining to the diplomatic events leading to a United States-led military intervention against the Iraqi regime.
Trends. On Rewarding Blackmail And Brinkmanship In North Korea, Ibpp Editor
Trends. On Rewarding Blackmail And Brinkmanship In North Korea, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This Trends article discusses North Korean use of blackmail and brinkmanship in its relationship with other countries, comparing that to the United States’ use of “carrots and sticks” in its dealings with Iraq.
American Statecraft, The United Nations, And Iraq, James W. Skillen
American Statecraft, The United Nations, And Iraq, James W. Skillen
Pro Rege
James Skillen gave a special lecture at Dordt College on October 10, 2002, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Center for Public Justice and the Association for Public Justice. The following article is Dr. Skillen's expanded and revised version of that lecture.