Nukes and North Korea: A New Direction?

Nukes and North Korea: A New Direction?

North Korea’s acquisition of nuclear weapons has changed the nuclear balance in Northeast Asia. But it hasn’t altered the way politicians and diplomats approach the question of arms control and disarmament in the region. The debate among influencers continues to revolve around two versions of “more of the same.” Containment advocates argue that North Korea…

The Curse of Game Theory: Why It’s in Your Self-Interest to Break the Rules of the Game

The Curse of Game Theory: Why It’s in Your Self-Interest to Break the Rules of the Game

Game theory, the mathematical theory of games of strategy, was developed by John von Neumann in several successive stages in 1928 and 1940-41, according to his book “Theory of Games and Economic Behaviour” which he co-authored with Oskar Morgenstern. The crux of the theory is that an individuals’ behaviour will always be motivated towards achieving…