How China’s Neighbors Are Reacting to Its Rise as a World Power

July 20th, 2016 - Jeeyoon Ashley Ahn

Over the course of the Obama administration, particularly under former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s leadership, the emphasis of American foreign policy shifted from Europe and the Middle East to Asia. Asia has become an important region due to its rapi... More »

Do Alliances Actually Make States More Secure?

December 24th, 2015 - Jeeyoon Ashley Ahn

Evidence suggests that policymakers should abandon alliance formation as a means of preventing war. More »

Predatory War or Preventive War? Two New Theories about Why States Fight against Terrorism

November 16th, 2015 - Jeeyoon Ashley Ahn

Despite the high cost and perceived ineffectiveness of fighting terrorism, countries must do so in order to preserve their sovereignty, legitimacy, and territorial integrity. More »