New Perspectives in Foreign Policy Issue 10, Winter 2016

New Perspectives in Foreign Policy is published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) to provide a forum for young professionals to write on issues of importance in foreign policy. Though New Perspectives seeks to bring new voices into the dialogue, it does not endorse specific opinions or policy prescriptions. As such, the views expressed herein are solely those of the authors and contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editorial Board, CSIS, or the CSIS Board of Trustees.

In this issue:

  •   The Marikana Massacre and the future of the African National Congress
  •   Europe’s Fading Legacy in the Western Balkans
  •   Russia’s strategic posturing in the Arctic
  •   Japan’s role in supporting international law in the South China Sea
  •   Violence, corruption, and impunity in Central America

James Mina

Research Associate, Europe Program

Hayley Elszasz

Former Research Intern, Africa Program

Caroline Rohloff

Former Research Associate, Europe Program

Renzo Falla

Project Assistant, Latin Americas and Caribbean, National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) and Former Intern, Americas Program

Andrew Chapman

Research Intern, Japan Chair
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David Parker
Senior Associate (Non-resident), Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business

Michelle Melton

Associate Fellow, Energy and National Security Program