Global and Turkish Perspectives on Conservatism: Evolution and Manifestations

The definition of conservatism in the world and in Turkey differ today. This concept is often seen as a religious phenomenon in our country, especially when it is a conservative political ideology in Europe. We will review this situation in this article and refer to the reflections of the conservative thinker and find the thinkers … Read more

Application of Advocacy Coalition Framework & Policy Feedback Theory

Application of Advocacy Coalition Framework & Policy Feedback Theory representing elements of government, state, and community. Politics were perceived as a: Analysis of the Higher Education Act (HEA) The concept of politics originates from the Greek “polis”, representing elements of government, state, and community. Politics were perceived as a way in which to create the … Read more

Theory of the post-colonial state

Peaceful co-existence between all racial and religious groups is my sincere wish for mankind (Achebe and Irele, 2009) This has been and will be one of Mankind’s greatest struggles. It is debatable whether the events of history had brought man closer or just caused them to grow more apart. One if these historical events include … Read more

Chechnya and Ingushetia

The scholar of passing interest in terrorism perpetrated in the name of Islam in Russia could be forgiven for assuming that Chechnya was the hub for the most extreme elements of the post-Soviet Islamic revival of the late 1980s and early 1990s. However, in recent years Dagestan and Ingushetia, have been credited with being the … Read more

Libya

Chapter One – Libya as a Prelude (Followed by Chap 2 – Syria, Chap 3 Full comparison and explanation of Russian foreign policy) I – Events, Who Was Involved, Western Perspective (Support Groups), Regime Change (?) 2.1 – Libyan history before Gadhafi & Gadhafi’s rise to power Before 1951, Libya experienced a turbulent history, which … Read more

Relationship between Hong Kong and China

The relationship between Hong Kong and China is in progress. It has its own background through the special circumstances which are dominating this relationship. Especially, since the handover of Hong Kong, as a former British colony, back to China (1997) (Scott, 2000). China was defeated by the British in two wars in the 19th century … Read more

Has China's increased presence in Africa has influenced Norwegian aid policies

1. INTRODUCTION The increased Chinese engagement in Africa pose both challenges and opportunities for African development is widely debated (Tjønneland, Brandtzæg, Kolås, & Le Pere, 2006), however – how the increased Chinese engagement affect other countries diplomatic and development engagements on the continent, has hardly been subject for academic scrutiny. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign … Read more

The Arab Spring

The Arab Spring’ is an on-going flood of demonstrations and protests in the Arab world, which started in December 2010. Prominent dissents have prompted the overthrow of government in Tunisia and Egypt; a civil war in Libya; civil uprisings in Bahrain, Syria and Yemen; real protests in Algeria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco and Oman; and minor … Read more

The United Nations

United Nations is one of the organization that help all the countries together facing the threat around the world. United Nations is international organization whose members are from all countries in the world. The reason United Nation was established were to save the next generation from the war, reaffirm faith in human right, maintaining international … Read more

Governance of traditional societies: an analysis

Governance refers to the system of governing and decision-making in a society or an organization. The governance of traditional societies is unique and differs from that of modern societies. Traditional societies are those societies that follow traditional customs, beliefs, and practices. The governance of traditional societies is based on cultural and religious values, which are … Read more

Impact of the Colored Revolutions on the Egyptian revolution

Introduction The 20th Century witnessed several cases of democratic victories to the extent that it was called “The Age of Democratic Revolutions”, this period was marked by continuous conflict between democracy and authoritarianism, especially the last three decades, with the unprecedented democratic surge that started in Eastern Europe and diffused till it reached the Arab … Read more

Democratic approach to Hamas Movement

Between theory and practice Hamas victory in the legislative elections in 2006 First, it is necessary to refer to the wrong view, which was adopted by the Muslim Brotherhood since the fifties of the last century until the outbreak of the first Palestinian Intifada 1987, that is not to adopt the armed struggle against the … Read more

Libya & Benghazi

Chapter One – Libya & Benghazi What is Russia’s Stance on Intervention? Do they side with the West? Additionally should R2P still be used? If so, why in Libya & Not Syria The Twilight of Humanitarian Intervention? Resistance to Western Domination State sovereignty v humanitarian concerns LIBYA AS A PRELUDE Introduction Now that the relevant … Read more