Analysis Papers -

The European Union and the Russia-Georgia Conflict . Paper that looks at the Russia-Georgia conflict and the EU's role in helping to being about a ceasefire. conflict and the EU in it...aper that looks at the Russia-Georgia conflict and the EU in it...
The U.S.-Russia relationship: A hopeful thaw? The year of 2008 was on of icy relations between the US and Russia. With the election of Barack Obama, there are signs of a thaw. This paper gives suggestions was to what a good, meaningful relationship would look like.

America, the Lisbon Treaty and Europe's place in the world Why the "enemies of Europe" are on the west side of the Atlantic and what "American interests" are in keeping Europe "off the pitch."

The Somali Pirates and the European Union: What is wrong with Operation Atalanta by European values The EU has it's naval forces of EU NAVFOR out in the Gulf of Aden in "pirate hunts" against Somali fishermen-turned pirates. This EU sea adventure appears to be all military-navy power - and nothing else to address the root causes of "Somali piratcy," chiefly the Somalis' loss of their fishing waters though illegal fishing and toxic waste dumping. Also offers call to retool Operation Atalanta's mission to protect the Somalis' waters - and lessons for future missions.

Coal, Steel and Reconciliation: The Development of the European Community and Union - Working Paper.Paper that explores the creation of the European Community, known today as the Euroepan Union. This is a histroy of courage and hard work - and the desire to bring about a better form of security that is based on the building of community and reconciliation.

Research Projects and Papers -


No Longer Boy Scouts:Canada's new military vocation Paper on the new tougher vocation of the Canadian Forces. Where's the peacekeeping? Well -it's still there, but it's tougher and this is a response to the new security realities. Could be a model for European policy or other national security policy...

The building of European Serbia: How the European Union is winning in the Balkans - (PDF format) project on the building of democracy in Serbia. This paper has been updated in the study "The EU's Europeanization as a Security Policy." © 2009.( Read Serbia's 2006 pro-Europe constitution! ) 

Building of Homeland Security and Intelligence against Terrorism.Study uses European framework to study American counter-terrorism efforts. Features the use of "no fly" lists and how the use of such lists undermine confidence in protecting against another 9-11 attack.

The EU's Europeanization as a Security Policy - The author's Master's Capstone paper that is a study of the process of Europeanization with two nations the EU is associated with: Serbia and Russia.
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this research is to discover and explain the security aspects of the European Union's relationships in the post-Cold War world. This study uses variations of social constructivist-based theory to explain Europeanization. Europeanization is a socialization process connected to European Union membership and association. This study uses an applied method developed by Roy Ginsberg that measures the relationship of a target actor to the European Union during an international crisis. It has been found that close association and membership aspirations enhance security and stability in the European Union's relationships with target actors thereby bringing about quick resolutions to international crisis. The European Union is an effective security actor and Europeanization is an effective security policy tool. © 2009.