Government violation of human rights is rampant in the Middle East, but criticism is intermittent. Juliette Bronchtein analyzes what Amnesty International’s latest report on Egypt’s repression tactics, and ongoing human rights abuse by Turkey mean in the context of a potential revival of peace negotiations in Israel-Palestine.
Author: Juliette Bronchtein
Selective Criticism of Human Rights Abuse in the Middle East – Part I
Government violation of human rights is rampant in the Middle East, but criticism is intermittent. Juliette Bronchtein analyzes what Amnesty International’s latest report on Egypt’s repression tactics, and ongoing human rights abuse by Turkey mean in the context of a potential revival of peace negotiations in Israel-Palestine.
Brexit and NATO: An Internal Threat
Brexit is not just a big deal for the EU. Juliette Bronchtein analyzes the consequences of Britain’s departure on security arrangements and the integrity of the Western-led security order.
Near and Distant Future: The Warsaw Summit and NATO’s Withdrawal from Afghanistan
After 15 years, the upcoming Warsaw Summit presents a major opportunity to set the agenda for NATO’s withdrawal from one of its longest ongoing military commitments. Juliette Bronchtein discusses why instead, the future seems to be more of the same.
The Solution to Climate Change Could be Nuclear
Is the bias against nuclear energy a barrier to effective climate action? Juliette Bronchtein explores the potential and obstacles of alternative nuclear fuel sources.
Part II Turkey: The Tangle in Europe and NATO’s Strategic Web
In part II of her series, Juliette Bronchtein discusses the implications of Turkey’s increasingly violent domestic turmoil, its terror policy and what it means for the EU-NATO-Turkey relations and the migration deal.
Turkey: The Tangle in Europe and NATO’s Strategic Web
In part I of the series, Juliette Bronchtein explores the numerous and overlapping challenges Turkey poses to NATO and to the organization’s European allies.
More Missile Defense Systems, More Problems
Juliette Bronchtein explores the security challenges emerging from NATO’s new European missile shield. These challenges come from both Russia and Iran as the allies attempt to balance competing security concerns and interests.
Leadership Changes and NATO’s Future: How U.S. Election Results Will Change U.S.-Canada-NATO Relations
Juliette Bronchtein discusses the recent and impending leadership changes in Canada and the U.S. and the implications they hold for the future of NATO and U.S.- Canada defense cooperation.
The Evolution of Lone Wolf Terrorism
Juliette Bronchtein explores the changing nature of the lone wolf terrorism phenomenon and its impact on security threats.