Tag Archives: International Affairs

Riyal Politick

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Maisha Lopa

The abundance of oil has been a blessing for the Saudi Regime and its survival. Oil has turned Saudi Arabia into a Rentier state and has allowed the monarchy to coerce domestic compliance by heavily funding the security and police … Continue reading →

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US-China Trade Deficit: A Result of Changing International Distributions of Power

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Maisha Lopa

The trade deficit between the United States and China can be explained by the changing international distributions of power. The United States is descending from its position as the hegemon due to its waning influence in world politics and China … Continue reading →

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Guardians of Turkish Democracy

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Maisha Lopa

Turkish democracy is deeply rooted in the struggle between religious tradition and secularism. The Turkish military has constantly pushed to safeguard democracy through secular principles of the West and the religious right has aimed to safeguard democracy through the moral … Continue reading →

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