A Kellogg's View

September 6, 2013 Anita Kellogg

Have Non-Military Options Been Exhausted In Syria?

Syria is complicated; thus, it is not surprising that politicians, academic experts, and human rights activists are divided on whether U.S. military intervention will help or worsen the crisis there. The one thing most people are very wrong about, however, is that non-military options have been exhausted. I explain why in the following post. But also take a look what we as individuals can do to respond to this tragedy. If you have a link or a suggestion that you believe would be useful, please leave a comment.

September 3, 2013September 4, 2013 Anita Kellogg

[Updated] A Guide To Understanding Syria

International Relations

Since I have been reading a lot of material on the civil war in Syria lately, I wanted to highlight the most informative articles on the current crisis. This list is not concerned with the debate on U.S. involvement but is focused on content that explains the issues prompting global concern.

August 29, 2013September 4, 2013 Anita Kellogg

A Kellogg’s View: The Official Launch of my International Relations and Political Economy Blog

Miscellaneous

Since my academic research is focused on International Relations and Political Economy, posts will largely be drawn from these topics. As a born and bred American, however, it will be impossible for me to refrain from offering my own views and analysis of U.S. domestic politics. In particular, I am interested in the way an individual’s values shape political preferences.

August 28, 2013August 28, 2013 Anita Kellogg

International Norms and Humanitarian Interventions: What is going on in Syria?

International Relations

The case being made by President Obama and others that the international norm prohibiting the use of chemical weapons has to be enforced through military force by punishing the Syrian government is to my knowledge completely unprecedented. It also seems dangerously incoherent.

August 21, 2013September 1, 2013 Anita Kellogg

Democratic Values and Foreign Policy Interests

International Relations

Is the United States being hypocritical when it talks about supporting democratic transitions around the world while at the same time providing aid to repressive governments like Egypt? Is McCain correct that democratic values should define America’s foreign policy interest? My conclusion is that it depends on whether one is talking about short term or long term goals.

August 13, 2013 Anita Kellogg

National Science Foundation Cuts Current Round of Political Science Funding

U.S. Politics

The key point that I want to emphasize is that publicly funded research is a common good, which by definition benefits everyone and doesn’t have a market substitute. Political Science is not less important than any other discipline and probably has a broader impact than most. Thus, I urge everyone to take action by contacting their senators and elected representatives to fully restore funding for political science without the Coburn requirements.

August 12, 2013June 26, 2014 Anita Kellogg

Do the Poor Become Dependent on Charity? The False Logic Of Charity Hurts

Miscellaneous

The logic that the poor become dependent on charity seems plausible, but is it true? The evidence would suggest no. Contrary to the above anecdote, research has found that unconditional cash transfers are usually invested in vocational training and lead to substantial increased earnings

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