Curated expert opinion on intractable contemporary issues
Alliance with the US Constrains Strategic Autonomy: South Korean Expert
By Wang Wenwen | 16 August, 2023
In an interview with Global Times, Chung-in Moon talks about China-South Korea relations, South Korea's alliance with the US and strategic autonomy, and its role in preserving regional stability.
Powerful Nuclear Norms Trump Tinkering With Treaties
By Ramesh Thakur | 11 August, 2023
The legal status of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty remains in limbo. And its normative force may be at risk of being weakened by overenthusiastic champions.
In Search of an Exit Strategy
By Herbert Wulf | 08 August, 2023
The Ukraine war seems unending. Both sides continue to rely primarily on military means and, in addition, on economic measures. Diplomatic initiatives have so far failed. But in the long term, there is no way around negotiating with Russia about ending the war, but also about European security.
Realising the UN’s Vision: Steps Toward a New Architecture for Peace
By Jordan Ryan | 04 August, 2023
The post-WWII architecture centred around the UN Security Council is often inadequate to respond effectively to the dizzying array of modern, interconnected threats.
Polarisation as a Challenge to Democracy
By Wolfgang Merkel | 02 August, 2023
It is above all social conflicts that shape politics, its disputes and its effects on democracy. The effects can be positive or negative, depending on the degree of conflict and its substance.
Could the Law of the Sea Be Used to Protect Small Island States from Climate Change?
By Ellycia Harrould-Kolieb and Margaret Young | 28 July, 2023
Climate change will wreak havoc on small island developing states in the Pacific and elsewhere. Yet island states are resourceful. They are not only adapting to change but also seeking legal advice.
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