Allegations arise that the assessments of 14 strategically important countries were inflated
Author: Kristyn Byrne
Kristyn completed her undergraduate degree in Political Science and International Relations from Carleton University. Her particular interests lie in the history of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European politics. She moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after graduating and had the opportunity to travel, in her travels she interacted with many diverse groups of people. Recently, she has moved back to Canada and is looking for prospects related to her field.
Saudi Arabia and Iran’s Cold War in Yemen
Yemen’s civil war has created a humanitarian crisis and allowed terrorist groups to thrive, Kristyn Byrne writes
The Greek Tragedy of Tax Evasion
Kristyn Byrne speaks about the historical forces behind Greece’s rampant tax evasion that has contributed to the country’s debt crisis
China’s Ethnic Tensions: Muslim Uighurs Face Deportment
Kristyn Byrne dissects the tension faced by the Uighur community in China
Iran Nuclear Talks and Predicting the Price of Oil
On Tuesday it was announced that a historic deal had been reached in the Iran Nuclear Talks, inviting intense debate over its possible effects on the wider political environment
For Somalia, there’s MasterCard
MasterCard is now the first international banking institution to enter Somalia
NATO Spending Report: Members Fail to Meet 2% Threshold
The majority of NATO members defence expenditures remain stagnant as Russia continues to raise its offensives, Kristyn Byrne writes
World Refugee Crisis: What Responsibility Does the West Hold?
The world faces a refugee crisis as the number of forcibly displaced persons tops 50 million for the first time since WWII, Kristyn Byrne investigates
Sanctions: Turning Russia Eastward
Kristyn Byrnes discusses how escalating violence in Ukraine is likely to extend Western sanctions against Russia while Putin looks to China for survival.