If Britain leaves the EU, what will it mean for the future of the European alliance? Lira Loloci discusses Britain’s referendum and whether this move will weaken the EU.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
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.
Turkey and Ukraine Teaming Up: How the New Alliance is Combatting Russian Aggression
Are Turkey and Ukraine Teaming Up to Combat Russian Aggression? Layla Wahbi discusses escalating Russian tensions and the new economic and military alliance between Turkey and Ukraine.
America’s NATO: Trump, Clinton, and Sanders
Sophie Barnett explores the Presidential front runners’ stances on NATO and the electoral outcome’s implications for NATO’s future.
Obama Goes to Asia: A Series of Firsts
Though his presidential term is coming to a close, Obama is showing little signs of slowing down. Catherine Gao examines the potential for Obama’s seven-day Asia tour to shape his successor’s foreign policy in the region.
The EU’s Swan Song: Labor Reform in France and the Divisiveness of Belt-Tightening
France is in a state of emergency, but not due to terror threats. Marko Gombac discusses what labor Reforms and Riots in the Third largest EU economy mean for the stability of the Union
Democracy at the Point of Bayonets: Can Regime Change Stabilize Syria?
Western military forces have demonstrated that they are effective in implementing regime change. But such regimes failed to foster stability or eradicate jihadist extremism, and thus, war persists and blood is still spilt. Jayson Derow discusses why the overthrowing of the Assad government will not ease tensions within the Syrian civil war or the battle against ISIS.
Canada’s NATO Podcasts: Interview with Adam Feldman
Listen as Adam Feldman provides advice to those interested in pursuing legal writing. He is a Legal Editor at the NATO Association of Canada.
The Bizarre World of Russia’s Human Rights: New Ombudsman Will Defend Russian Minorities Abroad and Fight Subversion at Home
Russia’s new human rights ombudsman promises to defend Russians abroad and fight subversion at home.
Panama Papers Revelations Show Necessity of International Coordination on Taxes
The recent Panama Papers reveal much about the level of tax evasion by corporate entities. Carter Vance looks at the need for International Coordination to protect the tax base.