Category Archives: International Relations

White Paper: Writers with Backgrounds in Espionage and Diplomacy: How That Background Influenced Their Writing

Posted on November 8, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Throughout modern history, the professions of espionage and diplomacy have occupied a unique intersection of secrecy, persuasion, observation, and narrative construction. Both fields rely on acute psychological insight, mastery of language, and the ability to craft compelling interpretations … Continue reading →

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Romania’s Strategic Role in World War I: A Scholarly White Paper

Posted on November 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Romania’s participation in World War I (1914–1918) was shaped by a complex interplay of geography, national aspiration, and alliance diplomacy. Although initially neutral, Romania entered the war in August 1916 on the side of the Entente Powers, seeking … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Identity of the Wise Men of the Gospels — Biblical and Historical Context

Posted on November 7, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Introduction The account of the Wise Men from the East visiting the infant Jesus (Matthew 2:1–12) has fascinated theologians, historians, and lay readers alike. While popular tradition imagines three kings visiting the manger, Scripture itself is more restrained, mentioning … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Course and Origins of Civil Disorder in Mozambique

Posted on November 3, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Mozambique’s recurring civil disorder since independence in 1975 unfolds in three interlinked arcs: (1) a Cold War–era civil war (1977–1992) driven by external sponsorship and domestic governance missteps; (2) a post-2013 relapse of FRELIMO–RENAMO tensions resolved with the … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Citizenship as a Weapon in the Contemporary World

Posted on October 30, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Citizenship, once considered a framework of belonging and participation, has increasingly become an instrument of coercion and control in the 21st century. While international norms assert the universality of human rights, in practice, governments and institutions differentiate sharply … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Thailand’s Royal Succession in 2025: Legal Framework, Recent Signals, and Scenario Risks

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Thailand’s monarchy remains central to political legitimacy and social order. In 2025, no heir apparent has been proclaimed. The most significant new information is medical: Princess Bajrakitiyabha (long discussed by analysts as a potential successor) remains unconscious but … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords: A Pathway to Resolving the Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute

Posted on October 27, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accords, signed on October 26, 2025, represent a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the longstanding border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.[^1] Facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Influence of Subnational Politics on International Affairs: Case Study: Ontario’s Role in Canada–United States Tariff Negotiations

Posted on October 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary Subnational governments—provinces, states, and regions—have increasingly shaped international economic diplomacy in the twenty-first century. The Canadian province of Ontario serves as an illustrative case. Although constitutionally barred from signing treaties, Ontario has exerted substantial influence over Canada–United States … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Subnational Debt — Drivers, Risks, and Restructuring Challenges

Posted on October 26, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive summary Subnational governments (states, provinces, regions, municipalities, local governments) often play major roles in public spending — infrastructure, public services, education, healthcare, pensions, local investment. Over time, many accumulate large liabilities (bonds, loans, revenue anticipation operations, pension obligations). While … Continue reading →

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White Paper: The Political and Military History of Epirus

Posted on October 25, 2025 by nathanalbright

I. Introduction Epirus, a rugged and mountainous region straddling the modern borders of northwestern Greece and southern Albania, has played a complex and often underappreciated role in the ancient and medieval history of the Balkans. Its story is one of … Continue reading →

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