In the Spotlight

Emigration Turns Hardship into Opportunity

The global financial crisis may have eliminated job opportunities around the world, but it has opened the door for a cultural boom on new shores. By Constantina Soukas.

WMD Regulation in the Middle East

To properly address chemical weapons use in Syria, or elsewhere in the Middle East, requires a comprehensive look at strategic defense mechanisms in the region. By Laurelle Atkinson.

Portraying the Xinjiang Attack: Ethnic Conflict or Terrorism?

While the Chinese government has made clear that the Xinjiang attack was an act of terrorism, Western media has described the incident as ethnic conflict. By Sainan Yu.

International Justice on an Uneven Playing Field

Significant progress has been made in prosecuting human rights abusers, but accountability mechanisms vary greatly depending on the context. By Joshua Pringle.

U.S. Response to North Korea's Threats

North Korea's blustering comes as no surprise, but what does the U.S. response mean for geostrategic maneuvering in the Asia-Pacific region? By Laurelle Atkinson.

North Africa Instability Affects European Energy Security

Terrorist acts in Algeria and surrounding countries spell trouble for the debt-racked European countries that depend on the region for energy supply. By Ioannis Michaletos.

Cypriot Bailout Linked to Gas Potential

Temporarily relieved by a bailout, Cyprus must now scramble to develop its gas industry if it wants to stay out of bankruptcy in the future. By Jen Alic.

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