Private Conflict, Public Disorder, and Crime
A conversation about the limitations of the “broken windows” theory and our unreasonable expectations of the police.
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Conflict
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How to Forecast Democracy After a Bloody Civil War
Aid from external rivals is a key variable that can complicate democratization.
Who Is the United States at War With? That’s Classified Information
President Obama has repeatedly said the U.S. is targeting Al Qaeda and “associated forces.” But the government won’t say who those forces are.
The Wars That Really Ended All Wars
What happens when a premodern society swaps axes for semiautomatic weapons?
From Modern Albania, A Feudal Tragedy
“The Forgiveness of Blood” looks at a Balkan nation that has left behind feudalism and then communism but not the traditions of the blood feud.
Are Professors Picking the Public’s Pockets?
High-flying professor Tatsuya Suda's double-billing antics highlight the loose controls on the off-campus earnings of research university academics.