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Can the Government Police Itself? Colombia’s False Positives Scandal and its Lessons for Atrocity Prevention

Justin B. Perry
August 5, 2022

Introduction In April of 2022, a Colombian general and ten other servicemembers admitted that they had committed war crimes and crimes against humanity.[1] It was the first time that senior Colombian military officials admitted to wrongdoing since the systemic killing…

Economics, Policy & Politics, Security & Conflict

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Beyond MIRVs and SCUDs, the Newest Global Weapon Is ESG

Alexander Kippen
May 31, 2022

Introduction In the weapons world––loaded with the likes of Multiple Independent Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs), Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs), and SCUDs––an emerging global weapon is Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). The current ESG target is Russia, and the payload is an…

Economics, North America, Policy & Politics

Domestic Policy Is Foreign Policy: Wage Stagnation and Income Inequality Threaten America’s Leadership Abroad

Amb. David L. Carden
May 13, 2022

The negative economic effects of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are being felt around the world. Here in the United States, Americans face rising gas and food prices, with more trickle-down consequences on the way. The majority of Americans have been…

Editors' Updates, Special Content

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Available on Project Muse: The SAIS Review’s Latest Print Issue, Conflict in the Fifth Domain

The SAIS Review Editorial Board
May 12, 2022

We are excited to announce that you can now view our 41.2 issue, Conflict in the Fifth Domain, online at Project Muse. A variety of public and private sector experts contributed to this timely issue on cybersecurity, including discussions on…

Asia Pacific, Policy & Politics

South Korea’s Impending China and Japan Policy: Two Messages to the Yoon Administration

Sanghyun Han and Danbi Lee
May 11, 2022

During the 2022 South Korean presidential campaign, President Yoon Suk-yeol and his party, People Power Party, have proclaimed “strategic clarity” in foreign policy.[1] His direction shifts South Korea’s behavior toward China away from “strategic ambiguity,” which the conservatives refer to…

Asia Pacific, Europe, Policy & Politics, Security & Conflict

Europe’s Borderlands and China’s Challenge: Why War in Ukraine Matters

Thomas D. Grant
March 12, 2022

How are we to understand Russia’s aggression against Ukraine,[1] and how are we to respond? Invoking fabricated grievances,[2],[3] Russia on February 24, 2022 launched an all-out war against Ukraine. Friends and allies have shown solidarity, as Europe, the United States,…

Europe, Governance & Law, Policy & Politics, South America

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Coming to Terms with Reality: How Could the European Union Most Effectively Support Venezuela’s Democratization?

Leonardo Di Bonaventura-Altuve
February 11, 2022

Introduction The European Union (EU) and the United States are usually seen as key players in democracy promotion around the world. Indeed, the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy engrains the principle of protecting and promoting democracy and human rights.[1]…

Asia Pacific, Governance & Law, Policy & Politics, Security & Conflict

Australia and India’s Nuclear Deal: A New Beginning in the India-Australia Relationship

The SAIS Review
October 22, 2014

Dr. Ashok Sharma assesses the recent Australia-India civilian nuclear agreement and argues that this landmark step shows the growing trust and confidence between Australia and India.