The Non-efficacy of the UN

When the UN Security council can’t even bring itself to condemn North Korea for murdering 46 South Korean sailors, that’s sad and pathetic. Or, as the New York Times puts it, “absurdly, dangerously lame.” So should the United States put its trust and faith in the efficacy of the UN to enhance the world’s security? [...]

Iranian Sanctions, Round Four

Iran.  The UN.  Sanctions. Vietnam.  Gradual escalation. Will the fourth time be the charm?  No.  Iran is too determined and capable. Also, they have too much cover for sanctions to have their desired effect. What’s the saying?  Something like ‘insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.’ Does this make [...]

The Efficacy of International Institutions

Note: this article originally appeared in Air University’s The Wright Stuff. The Efficacy of International Institutions By Mark Stout Keep doing what you’re doing, keep getting what you got At the recent West Point graduation, President Obama took the opportunity to say something many already knew: he wants diplomacy and ‘international institutions’ to play a more prominent [...]

The Efficacy of International Institutions

The Efficacy of International Institutions Keep doing what you’re doing, keep getting what you got At the recent West Point graduation, President Obama took the opportunity to say something many already knew: he wants diplomacy and ‘international institutions’ to play a more prominent role in the world.  Just what are the challenges the President wants [...]