Our editors and special contributor, Professor Asher Susser of Tel Aviv University, consider a question sure to be asked during next year’s U.S. presidential election.
International Relations
Improving Ties between Japan and China? Underlying Tensions Remain
John Pollock discusses the destabilizing economic relationship between China and Japan, which heavily relates to the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands.
EU Fact Sheet: The European Commission
In Part IV of this European Union series, Sandra Song looks at the works of the European Commission.
Israel, the U.S., and the Iran Nuclear Agreement
Vanessa Hayford discusses Israel’s opposition to the recent Iran nuclear deal.
Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series
In the final installment of a three-part series, Jenny looks at “countering disinformation campaigns” during the Cold War, and the lessons we can learn from them.
EU Fact Sheet: The European Parliament
In Part III of this European Union series, Sandra Song provides a comprehensive overview of the European Parliament.
EU Fact Sheet: The Council of the European Union
In Part II of this European Union series, Sandra Song provides an overview of the Council of the European Union, and the roles it upholds.
A Bloody Bargaining Chip: The Armenian Genocide and U.S.-Turkey Relations
Evan Blackwell explores how the contested legacy of the Armenian genocide has been downplayed by the U.S. as it attempts to recruit Turkey in the campaign against ISIS.
Canada and Trident Juncture
NATO is preparing to launch an historic training exercise, Trident Juncture 2015. Paul Pryce discusses Canada’s role and debunks some of the myths surrounding this training opportunity.
Is There a Possibility for Peace in Afghanistan?
Evan Blackwell considers the prospects for peace in Afghanistan.