Information on "North America"
September 2012
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20 Sep 2012
US-Iranian Relations: A Decade down the Line
Stringent economic and political sanctions notwithstanding, the United States continues to be frustrated in its attempts to curtail Iran's nuclear program. Pursuing strategic missile defense, Sam Rajiv argues, is no solution either – it will merely complicate global and regional security. More on «US-Iranian Relations: A Decade down the Line»
August 2012
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23 Aug 2012
The EU's Growing Global Counter-Terrorism Role
Since 2001, argues Alex Mackenzie, the European Union (EU) has become increasingly assertive in its attempts to combat internal and external sources of terrorism. As its initiatives in South Asia and West Africa demonstrate, the EU’s activities expand well beyond its partnership with the United States. More on «The EU's Growing Global Counter-Terrorism Role» -
20 Aug 2012
The Message Behind Secretary Clinton's Trip to Mongolia
On a recent visit to Mongolia, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton applauded the nation’s efforts to link economic modernization to democratic reforms. But as Alicia Campi reveals, her message was viewed in some quarters – most notably China – as highly critical of distinctly "Asian" approaches to economic development. More on «The Message Behind Secretary Clinton's Trip to Mongolia»
July 2012
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11 Jul 2012
Every Nation For Itself
The commitment to global leadership by key international players may be eroding due to a growing lack of will, resources and durable alliances. More on «Every Nation For Itself» -
9 Jul 2012
How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Change Canada
Canada's inclusion into the Trans-Pacific Partnership will boost Ottawa's bargaining power on trade and security issues, or so argues Christopher Sands. More on «How the Trans-Pacific Partnership Will Change Canada»
November 2010
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2 Nov 2010
Women, Leadership and the US Military: A Tale of Two Eras
Despite women's sweeping advances in the US military in the past 30-plus years, marked gender bias remains in some organizational corners. But a common thread links women's stories then and now: Resistance to progressive gender policies can be fierce, but persistence is ultimately rewarded. More on «Women, Leadership and the US Military: A Tale of Two Eras»
May 2010
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6 May 2010
Justifying Targeted Killings
The Obama administration has attempted a complete legal justification for targeted killings in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen. It isn’t quite hitting the mark, Peter A Buxbaum writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Justifying Targeted Killings»
November 2009
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23 Nov 2009
Somalia Jumps on Private Security Bandwagon
An American private military and security company deploys to Somalia as the first US presence in the country since the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Somalia Jumps on Private Security Bandwagon»
September 2009
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17 Sep 2009
Blackwater Forever
The most controversial private security company in history emerges in mainstream media yet again - this time with broader implications to its cultural impact, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Blackwater Forever»
May 2009
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28 May 2009
Outsourcing Agriculture
If land is being unused or under-utilized in poor regions across Africa and Southeast Asia, outsourcing to capital-rich and land-poor nations could help prevent another global food crisis, but it must be fair and productive, Adam Wolfe writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Outsourcing Agriculture»
