A list of authors, past and present
The authoritative text of the Convention on the Status of the Caspian Sea (Caspian Convention), signed August 12 in Aktau, Kazakhstan, is now available. After 23 years of negotiations, skepticism seems to be an influential trend in interpreting the Convention’s significance. It is easier for an expert to say, “Oh I didn’t expect such progress,” Read More…
What many had assumed was just posturing has now gained momentum and could become a reality sooner than expected. How the plan for an American Space Force came about and what it could mean for international security is explored in this article by Program Editor Amaliah Reiskind.
Whereas the Pacific Ocean is a bipolar power structure between the Chinese on one end, and the US and its allies on the other, the Indian Ocean has become an unpredictable multipolar military playground that could have innumerable consequences.
Amaliah Reiskind’s infographic shares information on the Communications Security Establishment’s most recent report assessing what to expect for the 2019 federal election regarding cyber security.
Program Editors Nasser Haidar, Maria Pepelassis, and Michelle Verbeek offer insight on the multiple factors that inform our understanding of the Danforth shooting.
Maria Pepelassis discusses the role of expats and control of elections in the re-election of President Erdogan that effectively cemented his powers as an autocrat.
Aidan Simardone argues Western states should demand Russia respect federalism.
From a local southern Lebanese guerrilla force to a huge regional player, Hezbollah has made many friends and foes. It’s implications for the Lebanese state, to states where similar replica are now emerging, the militia force has come to represent a rising theme and issue in the Middle East: the militia and it’s parallel state.
Simran Sawhney writes on China’s lucrative Belt and Road Initiative and its appeal to NATO’s Eastern European allies.
The future of the Middle East and the secret to ensuring a truly balanced power structure does not occur by simply breaking up the region into spheres of influence, or by turning it into a zero-sum game.