Politics and Diplomacy explores how interactions between international state and non-state actors affect current issues and trends in international politics and statecraft. Recent articles have addressed the role of the media in international affairs, the challenges and opportunities presented by strategic and regional alliances such as NATO and the European Union, and the prospects of democracy in Iran. Our authors include academic experts, as well as political practitioners.

Issue 9.2

The AKP Catalyst: Progressive Islamists and Ambitious Kurds 
by Michael M. Gunter

The newly elected AK Party looks to cement its authority over the Turkish Military and its Kurdish citizens through progressive reforms and EU membership.

What Can Iraq's Neighbors Contribute? by Daniel Serwer

While Iraq may be in desperate need of friends and help from its neighbors, the United States must first define its role and timeline for being there and then open the door for Iraq to accept that help.
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