Matthew Rae explores main concerns for NATO in the new year.
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What Will Be The International News Story Of 2016?
Our program editors look into their crystal balls to see what the future has in store.
Sovereignty Collapsed: Daesh and the Return of Bandit Kings
Eric Morse and Stéfanie von Hlatky explain how ISIS has transformed our common understanding of borders, sovereignty and the international system in just a couple of years.
What Was The International News Story of 2015?
In a year packed with events, trends, and personalities that shaped the world, our program editors weigh in with which one was most impactful.
How One Event Will Shape a Prime Minister’s Foreign Policy Agenda
Matthew Rae tackles how recent events can define Trudeau’s policy agenda and how this could make or break his term.
Russia’s Global Strategy: Moscow’s Motivations in Ukraine and Syria
Russian activities in Ukraine and Syria share similar motivating factors. Sandy Vingoe examines Russia’s global strategy of aggressively countering threats to Russia’s political buffer states.
Can The West Work With Russia In Fighting ISIS?
Our program editors debate whether the West and Russia can overcome their policy differences for the sake of confronting ISIS.
Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?
In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.
“Un Acte de Guerre:” What Does President Hollande’s Speech Mean for NATO and Canada
Ian Goertz uses the recent speech made by President Hollande following the Paris terror attacks to examine the importance of rhetoric in international relations.
The Caliphate’s Counterpunch: Did ISIS Shift Its Strategy with the Paris Attacks?
The Paris attacks were likely an attempt by ISIS to deter the West from targeting the caliphate, Evan Blackwell writes.