Can states straddle the new divide between East and West? Justin Fantauzzo looks at Slovakia as a regional trendsetter in East-West relations.
5. Authors of the NCC
A list of authors, past and present
United Nations Goes Bollywood for its New Music Video Defending Gay Rights in India
Carlos Abarca discusses LGBT rights in India in light of the recent election and the UN’s new music video on the topic.
Decreasing rainfall: a catalyst for increased conflict in North Africa?
Daniel Woodburn discusses the link between erratic rainfall patterns and propensity for conflict in North Africa.
European Defence à la carte
With the rise of euro-skeptics in the aftermath of the EU Parliamentary Elections, Roger Hilton explores the success of the Eureopan Defence Agency.
Fleet Expansion: A Big Boost for Vietnam
Paul Pryce looks at the regional prominence of the Vietnamese People’s Navy and its fleet modernization plans.
Security Implications of Climate Change in the Canadian Arctic
Steven Chadwick explores the security implications of climate change in the Canadian arctic.
Software, Human Rights, and the Business of Censorship
Scott Falls discusses internet censorship and the role some companies play in aiding the suppression of free speech abroad.
Appealing in Sudan: Adultery and Apostasy in Law and Faith
World leaders are outraged by a death sentence handed down in a Sudanese court for the “crime” of apostasy. Will that be enough to secure a release?
Brazil’s World Cup Woes
With just a week to go before the 2014 World Cup, Kareem El-Assal looks at why Brazil is making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Don’t Feed the Trolls: PAEs and the Bridge to Better Innovation
Steven Chadwick looks at the rise of “patent trolls” and how they operate.