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Human Rights in Colombia
Spring 2008
If Colombia is to exist as a state built upon the rule of law and a monopoly on the legitimate use of force, then the current framework for peace needs to be dramatically restructured.
The Great Game with New Players
This article will explore the geopolitical relationships between Iran, China and Russia, and the implocations for US policy. Relations between Tehran, Beijing and Moscow are...
Non-Lethal Weapons
To assess the influence of the non-lethal debate in military-political thinking, an examination of current US grand strategy is necessary. The National Security Strategy of the United States...
Weighing A World of Secrets: Assessing the Utility of Intelligence
The world of intelligence is a dark, shadowy realm that often eludes even astute outside observers. However, open source channels provide a window into this universe, which allows for the cost-benefit analysis of having a national intelligence community. link
Implications of Russian Energy Security: A Policy Brief
The Russian energy sector is characterized by a lack of upstream exploration and development in oil and gas. Outside investment and market penetration problems for foreign companies decrease gains from newer technology and reduce production. link
Anatomy of a Corruption Scandal: Tri Kita (Three Whales)
Three Whales (Tri Kita) is a Moscow-based furniture shopping complex which has been under investigation since August 2000 for furniture smuggling and failing to pay appropriate customs duties. The case, however, has spiraled upward from a simple smuggling case. link
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