- The impact (so far) of the Syrian civil war on Hizballah (via Andrew Exum).
- UK conservatives want to export (further) austerity to the EU budget.
- Steve Saideman’s take on the “future of Star Wars.” John Scalzi thinks Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm is a good thing for the franchise. PTJ agrees. Indeed, it seems as if everyone is invoking the Marvel precedent.
That’s really all I have time for this morning. All the best to our readers and friends suffering from the storm.
Daniel H. Nexon is a Professor at Georgetown University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Government and the School of Foreign Service. His academic work focuses on international-relations theory, power politics, empires and hegemony, and international order. He has also written on the relationship between popular culture and world politics.
Re. the illustration above, Trick or Treat à la Barks:
https://www.michaelspornanimation.com/splog/?p=3188