In Part I of a three-part series on frozen conflicts in post-Soviet Europe, Sonia Liang examines the impact of Nagorno-Karabakh on stability in the South Caucasus, and the geostrategic interests of both great and small powers in shaping the conflict.
4. Programs
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Is Israel A Strategic Asset Or Liability for NATO?
Our program editors debate whether NATO should hug Israel close or keep its distance.
NATO’s War on Terrorism
Zhikica Pagovski explores the legal mechanisms, insitutional capacities, results and challanges of NATO’s effort to counter global terrorism.
The EUs Swan Song: Resurgent Nationalism and the End of an Era
As Europe faces an ever mounting list of problems, nationalist parties looking to leave the EU have sprung up in every major country. Marko Gombac explains how these well supported parties are fracturing the Union
Justin Trudeau in Japan: Part I
Demyan Plakhov analyzes Justin Trudeau’s visit in Japan.
Albania’s Path to EU Membership
Andi Asimetaj examines Albania’s pending EU membership status.
Defining Taiwan
An interview with Director-General Catherine Y. M. Hsu of Taipei’s Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto
Canada’s Maritime Diplomacy in the Americas
Canada’s maritime forces are increasingly visible in the Caribbean and Central America. Paul Pryce discusses the opportunities this presents.
The Recapture of Fallujah: Why Distrust is Complicating the War Against ISIL
Layla Wahbi discusses the complications that governmental distrust has posed for Sunni minorities, and the impacts on Iraq’s fight against ISIL.
Russia: Summertime Sanctions?
Rejeanne Lacroix examines the implications of economic and political sanctions against Russia that are set expire in July.