Category Archives: International Relations

White Paper: The Danger of Failed States to the Legitimacy of the International Order

Posted on June 6, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary This white paper examines the threat posed by failed states to the legitimacy, stability, and coherence of the international order. As the number and impact of fragile and failing states increases, the normative foundations and operational mechanisms of … Continue reading →

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White Paper: Implications of the March 11, 2025 Greenland Election Outcome for Future Governance and Relations with the United States and Denmark

Posted on March 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Executive Summary On March 11, 2025, Greenland held a pivotal parliamentary election to determine the composition of its 31-seat Inatsisartut, amid heightened global attention due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated assertions of interest in acquiring the territory and a … Continue reading →

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Rich For Independence

Posted on March 11, 2025 by nathanalbright

Today, as I write this, Greenland went to the polls in an atmosphere of intense tension between increasing American interest in the area, Denmark’s own intransigence despite its failure to develop the region, and Greenland’s own desire for more freedom. … Continue reading →

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The Noahide Laws As The Moral Foundation Of The International Order

Posted on February 20, 2025 by nathanalbright

While I have always tended to think of myself as a realist when it comes to International Relations theory, my recent studies into the context of Noah and the Noahide Laws/Covenant of the post-flood world had led me to ponder … Continue reading →

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Decisive Battles Of The World: The Battle Of St. George’s Caye

Posted on February 18, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction The Battle of St. George’s Caye, fought from September 3 to September 10, 1798, was the defining military engagement that solidified British control over Belize (then known as British Honduras) against Spanish incursions. Though relatively small in scale, the … Continue reading →

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Preserving Belize’s Independence

Posted on February 16, 2025 by nathanalbright

Belize already secured its independence from the United Kingdom in 1981, but it has faced ongoing territorial claims from Guatemala. To fully safeguard its sovereignty from Guatemalan threats, Belize would need a combination of diplomatic, military, economic, and international legal … Continue reading →

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On The Order Of Canadian Integration

Posted on February 14, 2025 by nathanalbright

There has been a lot of trolling from U.S. President Donald Trump in recent weeks about Canada being the 51st state, though it seems more likely that rather than Canada being integrated as a state of its own, that it … Continue reading →

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The Potential Benefits of Regional Autonomy in Conflict-Prone Areas

Posted on February 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

Introduction Throughout history, various regions of the world have experienced significant tensions due to their forced inclusion within national borders that do not align with their cultural, linguistic, or economic identities. Many of these regions would likely experience fewer problems … Continue reading →

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The British Role In Operation Shader

Posted on February 4, 2025 by nathanalbright

The Royal Air Force (RAF) plays a crucial role in Operation Shader, the UK’s contribution to the fight against Daesh (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria. Here’s a breakdown of their involvement, with a focus on their operations from Cyprus: RAF … Continue reading →

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The Case Against Panama Regarding The Panama Canal Treaty: In Brief

Posted on January 13, 2025 by nathanalbright

The United States has expressed concerns that Panama has not fully adhered to certain stipulations of the 1977 treaty that transferred control of the Panama Canal. These concerns primarily revolve around the neutrality and security of the waterway, as guaranteed … Continue reading →

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