Advice for the nuclear abolitionists
By Henry D. Sokolski, Gary J. Schmitt
Publication Date: 12 May 2008
Most nations, and unfortunately our own State Department, mistakenly interpret the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as recognizing and protecting a country's right to acquire all the technology and materials related to a nuclear energy program so long as it is declared to be for civilian use only and is open to monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency.  {read more}

The United States and Croatia: the bilateral relationship since 1991
By Thomas P. Melady
Publication Date: May 14, 2008
The period of 1991-2008 witnessed significant development in the bilateral relations between Croatia and the United States. Is this situation due to one person or several? Did events energize this change or was it the result of a series of well conceived strategies? Before proceeding with the diagnosis, it would be appropriate to examine briefly the history of Croatia.  {read more}

IWP class travels to Gettysburg
Publication Date: Friday, April 25, 2008
Students of Prof. Charles Smith's "American Founding Principles and Foreign Policy" course visited Gettysburg National Military Park on Saturday, April 25. The field trip, one of the course requirements and a highlight of the semester, included a visit to the new Visitors Center and a tour of the battlefield led by Prof. Smith. Some of the major sites along the tour included Seminary Ridge, Little Round Top, Cemetery Ridge, the Peach Orchard, and Culp's Hill. The day concluded at the National Cemetery, with Prof. Smith reciting Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. This field trip is offered annually and is open to all IWP students and alumni.  {read more}

Foreign Affairs reviews Tierney's "Chasing Ghosts"
Publication Date: Thursday, April 24, 2008
Foreign Affairs published a review of Dr. John Tierney's remarkable book Chasing Ghosts: Unconventional Warfare in American History in its May/June 2008 issue.  {read more}

New for spring: IWP fashions & gear
Publication Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2008
IWP is pleased to announce that, thanks to the fine efforts of MA candidate Lucie Adamski, sweatshirts and other items emblazoned with the Institute's logo are now available for sale.   {read more}