An Interactive Approach to Explaining Success and Failure in the Arab Spring
The success or failure of a civil resistance movement is best understood within a dynamic framework that can account for the interactions between movement activists and the regime, particularly the bearing their respective tactics have on the unity and coherence of the other side.
North Korea and the International Community: Triggers and Provocations
Anecdotal assumptions by government officials, academics, and the media about North Korean provocations as responses to U.S./Western triggers are not supported by data.
War Finance Methods and Public Support for War
War support is significantly reduced when war is financed through taxes instead of through borrowing money.
The Lived Experience of Violence in Afghanistan
In response to the regular occurrence of violence in Afghan society, Afghans have expressed helplessness, fear, widespread insecurity, and traumatization but also have learned to cope by normalizing violence, desensitizing themselves from it, and integrating it into their daily lives.
Christian Peacemaker Teams’ Protection and Solidarity Work in Israel/Palestine
Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) combines accompaniment work to protect vulnerable Palestinians with solidarity activities to support Palestinian nonviolent resistance movements.
Peace Journalism Done Right?
Peace journalism must adapt coverage to the stages of conflict in order to be relevant, and can have long-term effects through consistent peace framing.
The House Is On Fire, Should We Go To War?
Diversionary conflicts during domestic unrest are more likely to target more powerful states, showing no evidence that traditional ‘enemies’ are targeted.
How Social Media is Changing Conflict
In conflict, the speed and spread of information is increased by social media, and makes communication for individuals and groups easier.
Military Support Outside of International Coalitions Increase Risk of Terrorist Attack
Foreign military support in intrastate conflicts increases the risk of retaliatory terrorist attacks; weapons sales are the prominent contributing factor.
The Effects of Military Spending on Economic Growth
Military spending tends to have a negative impact on economic growth, and is especially detrimental to the economic growth of wealthier countries.
Too Close and Too Strong: U.S. Power and Proximity Contributing to North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions
The U.S.’s overwhelming military capabilities and presence on the Korean Peninsula are primary motivators for North Korea’s nuclear program.
