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MUNICH CONFERENCE: NEW AMBITIONS IN GLOBAL GEOPOLITICS
This year, Munich security conference, held since 1962, was memorable for some fascinating aspects. Attitude of the big powers towards pressing geopolitical problems was extremely important. Nonetheless, experts differ in their assessment of the
Read More »UN REFORMS: THE NECESSITY ARISING FROM CONTRADICTIONS
Recent times have seen debates on a variety of levels on the need for the new system of international relations system. Discussions are revolving around reshaping the UN. Various proposals are put forward. Experts
Read More »LIBYA: TOWARDS THE IRAQI EXPERIENCE?
Libya has drawn international attention in the recent months. Attention that has grown in the wake of a terrorist attack perpetrated in Benghazi in September 2012 that claimed the life of the U.S. Ambassador.
Read More »WHERE DOES THE GULF STAND ON THE SYRIA CHEMICAL DEAL?
The Syrian chemical weapons deal between the United States and Russia appears to be fraught with dangers. There are a number of immediate problems in the wake of the diplomatic breakthrough that the euphoria
Read More »INTERVIEW WITH DR. ROBERT MASON
Dr. Robert Mason is Lecturer in International Relations department at the British University in Egypt (http://www.bue.edu.eg/). He writes, teaches and researches on the broad subject of International Relations, with a particular emphasis on Middle
Read More »A PLEA FOR TRANSITIONAL AL-ASSAD RULE
The term “Arab Spring” refers to the revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests that took place in Arab region during 2011 and 2012. After peaceful transitions in Tunisia and Egypt, Arab Spring’s third station
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