Why the U.S. Will Never Win the War in Afghanistan
October 25, 2017
16 years after the U.S. invaded Afghanistan, Alexandra Vlada asks: Is this a war the U.S. can ever win? … More Why the U.S. Will Never Win the War in Afghanistan
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3 Myths About the ‘Cyber Threat’
September 21, 2017
In our rush to classify cyber as a security threat, have we lost sight of what’s really going on? Alexandra Vlada debunks three pervasive myths about cyber. … More 3 Myths About the ‘Cyber Threat’
The Madness of Ivory Trafficking
September 7, 2017
Conservationists aren’t the only ones who should be worried about poaching. Across parts of Africa, the illicit ivory trade is helping to fund violent conflict and terror, argues Alexandra Vlada. … More The Madness of Ivory Trafficking
Can North Korea Bring the World Together?
August 24, 2017
North Korea is a serious challenge to global stability. But if we want to do something about it, we’ll need to open up dialogue with Pyongyang—and each other, writes Alexandra V. … More Can North Korea Bring the World Together?
MH17, Three Years On: Where Are We Now?
July 19, 2017
It’s been three years since the fateful downing of MH17, but politics continues to stand in the way of justice, writes Alexandra Vlada. … More MH17, Three Years On: Where Are We Now?
Is a World Without Nuclear Weapons Possible?
July 5, 2017
Negotiators at the U.N. are currently debating the draft Convention on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Alexandra Vlada asks, will the proposed ban treaty finally make us give up the bomb? … More Is a World Without Nuclear Weapons Possible?
What Putin Memes Say About Americans
June 21, 2017
What can we learn from America’s simplistic media coverage of Russia? That Americans know little about their so-called enemy, writes Alexandra Vlada. … More What Putin Memes Say About Americans
Book Review: ‘Should We Fear Russia’ by Dmitri Trenin
May 17, 2017
Yes, we should fear Russia, but not for the reasons you think. Alexandra Vlada takes a look at Dmitri Trenin’s outstanding contribution to understanding Russian-Western relations. … More Book Review: ‘Should We Fear Russia’ by Dmitri Trenin
The International Politics of Eurovision
May 10, 2017
World peace through sequins? Alexandra Vlada explores what Eurovision voting can teach us about international relations. … More The International Politics of Eurovision
By Not Listening, the Left Let the Likes of Marine Le Pen Flourish
April 27, 2017
Who’s to blame for the rise of right-wing, nationalist leaders?
The Left, argues Alexandra Vlada. … More By Not Listening, the Left Let the Likes of Marine Le Pen Flourish
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