Russia’s lower house will hold parliamentary elections on September 18. Kristyn Byrne explores how this election will effect Putin’s prospects for the 2018 presidential election.
Kristyn Byrne
Venezuela: In the Midst of a Political and Economic Crisis
Venezuela is quickly heading in the direction of a failed state and the Organization of American States is looking expel it. Kristyn Byrne discusses the internal economic and political crises taking place in Venezuela today and what they may mean for the future of Venezuela’s membership in the OAS.
India Joining The Nuclear Suppliers Group: Should Exceptions be Made?
The United States is supporting India’s bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group event though the state refuses to sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Kristyn Byrne explores the political dynamics surrounding India’s possible entrance into this exclusive club.
China’s Cultural Revolution: 50 Year Anniversary Marked with Silence
Kristyn Byrne explores the China’s reaction to its Cultural Revolution.
The Question of Sovereignty in The South China Sea
China recently turned down a port call request by U.S. aircraft carrier Stennis in Hong Kong, indicating an ever chillier relationship between the two countries. Kristyn Byrne explores this relationship by looking at disputes over the South China Sea.
Climate Change and India’s ‘Right to Development’
Kristyn discusses the pollution problems in India and how this rising power works to lower its carbon footprint.
The End of the Search for Arctic Oil?
Taking a closer look at oil wells in Alaska.
The FARC and Colombia Set to End 50 Year War
After 50 years of warfare and nearly three years of negotiations, Colombia’s government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, have signed a breakthrough peace commitment. Last week in Havana Cuba, President Santos and FARC leader Timoleon “Timochenko” Jimenez presided over a ceremony where the broad outlines of a peace deal were defined. Read More…
Only “4 or 5” U.S. Trained Soldiers Left in Syria
Kristyn discusses the American training of Syrian soldiers and the challenges that lay ahead.
Canadian Man Detained Without Charge in the UAE
Kristyn Byrne discusses the case of Canadian Salim Alaradi detained in UAE.