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Author Archives: Alex Garland

UKUSA is Alive

Snowden’s revelations have hurt our reputation abroad, yet there remains a glimmer of hope.

Posted byAlex GarlandNovember 20, 2013November 20, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: Edward Snowden, UKUSALeave a comment on UKUSA is Alive

The French and the World

France plays hardball when it comes to geopolitics.

Posted byAlex GarlandNovember 12, 2013November 12, 2013Posted inThe Politic Blog1 Comment on The French and the World

Fall of the House of Saud

Saudi Arabia is today’s foremost reluctant U.S. ally. And that has made all the difference.

Posted byAlex GarlandNovember 4, 2013November 9, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: Saudi ArabiaLeave a comment on Fall of the House of Saud

The Saudis, the UN, and the Moral Imperative

Saudi Arabia is the first country to ever decline a seat on the UN Security Council.

Posted byAlex GarlandOctober 28, 2013October 28, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogLeave a comment on The Saudis, the UN, and the Moral Imperative

The Paradox Down Under

China, Australia, and Their Extraordinary Newfound Relationship

Posted byAlex GarlandOctober 27, 2013October 27, 2013Posted inWorldTags: Australia, ChinaLeave a comment on The Paradox Down Under

Politics of the Malay Language

Should only Malaysian Muslims be allowed to say “Allah”?

Posted byAlex GarlandOctober 15, 2013October 15, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: Allah, Malay1 Comment on Politics of the Malay Language

European Disunion

Why is the European Union so divided — and even dysfunctional — in many ways?

Posted byAlex GarlandOctober 7, 2013October 7, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: European Union, NATOLeave a comment on European Disunion

The Ties that Break: The Nigeria Question

Boko Haram exists because it seeks to fill a gap between Nigeria as it is, and Nigeria as it should be.

Posted byAlex GarlandSeptember 30, 2013October 1, 2013Posted inThe Politic BlogTags: Nigeria5 Comments on The Ties that Break: The Nigeria Question

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