The Roads and Networks That Lead To… Reconstruction?
Author’s Note to the Reader: The strategic significance of border regions in sustaining Ukraine’s war and reconstruction efforts – a dual process unfolding simultaneously – cannot be overstated. In producing this analysis, I revisited some unpublished reflect…
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Spatiotemporal evolution of hedging effects in Asia-Pacific countries amid Sino-US competition: I...
Facing the pressure of Sino-US strategic competition, countries in the Asia-Pacific region often adopt hedging strategies to minimize risk and protect their interests. If implemented, these strategies could impact relationships between countries and lead to p…
The 2024 War on the Rocks Holiday Reading List
Every year we kick off the holiday season with a roundup of books recommended by the War on the Rocks team. Enrich your friends’ libraries, get a family book club going, or treat yourself to something new. We hope you enjoy! Kerry Anderson MBS: The Rise to Po…
South Korea’s Role in the Russia-Ukraine War: Endeavors for a Global Pivotal State and Its Impact
Abstract Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, South Korea has emerged as a significant player in the global response, despite being geographically distant from the conflict. This paper explores South Korea’s evolving role in the war…
Religion and Foreign Policy Webinar: The Pope and International Relations
Peter Casarella, professor of theology at Duke Divinity School, and Cecilia González-Andrieu, professor of theological studies at Loyola Marymount University, discuss the geopolitical and cultural influence of the pope, the challenges and opportunities the Ca…
Could Trump Really Blow up the Global Trade System?
Trump’s trade policy blends aggressive tariffs, legal manoeuvring and transactional diplomacy. But could he really blow up the global trade system? The Trump team make the mistake of thinking about the global economy as a series of bilateral trade relationshi…
