In Part two of a two-part series on Nigeria’s upcoming elections, Kabir profiles Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, the leading presidential candidates.
Global Horizons
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Nigerians Set to Hit the Polls, Amidst Growing Violence Part I: The Political Climate in Nigeria
In part one of a two-part series on Nigeria’s upcoming elections, Kabir explores the threat posed by Boko Haram to national stability, and the Nigerian and African Union responses therein.
An ASEAN Maritime Alliance?
Tensions remain high in the South China Sea, where a future conflict would primarily be fought by ‘green-water’ maritime forces. Paul Pryce surveys the region’s corvettes and their capabilities.
The Issue with the Paris Unity March
The pen is still mightier than the sword according to the 1.6 million people who attended the Paris Unity March on January 11. The death of 12 members of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, and the murder of a further five French citizens by Islamic terrorists, provoked a massive national unity march which was attended Read More…
A Confluence of Interests
John Pollock discusses the increasing defense ties between India and Japan, and outlines their prior diplomatic history.
Two-Face: A Cautionary Plea
Zaid Al-Nassir explores The Dark Knight as a critique of post 9-11 counter-terrorism policies in the United States.
Palestine Goes to Court
Zaid Al-Nassir examines the ramifications of Palestinian accession to the International Criminal Court.
South Korea: Canada’s gateway to Asia
In light of the recent Free-Trade Agreement between Canada and South Korea, this article explores the success behind the South Korean economy.
Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished: Observing the Verkhovna Rada Elections (Part 3/3)
Part III – Final Reflections
Ukraine Has Not Yet Perished: Observing the Verkhovna Rada Elections (Part 2/3)
Part II – Election Day