Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Attacking Sport

This article discusses what we over in class the other day, the fact that sport seems to be losing is privileged place in states as an untouchable target. The diplomatic externalities produced by sport are important factors in stable interstate relations. Removing this option removes a basic form of exchange between states.

"Last night New Zealand cancelled a tour to Pakistan at the end of the year. “We are not going,” said Justin Vaughan, the chief executive of the country’s cricket body. “I don’t think any international team will be going to Pakistan in the foreseeable future.”

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Mexico gets an Army


I just thought this was funny, the might of the Mexican military, stuck in traffic outside of Juarez.

Careers in International Affairs

Careers in International Affairs

Brian Flora
Diplomat in Residence


Come listen to the U.S. State Department’s Diplomat in Residence discuss career opportunities in government service. Internship programs and fellowship opportunities (language programs) will be also be discussed.

March 17th
10:20-11am, BSB 140
Presented by the UIC Political Science Department