Sweden has traditionally declared itself a neutral state since the early 19th century, when it lost one third of its territory during the Napoleonic wars including the loss of Finland to Russia. Though its territorial integrity is not in question today, Sweden’s military neutrality has been up for debate since Russia began asserting itself globally. Read More…
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Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Drazo Kraishnik Part I
Drazo provides advice to those interested in completing a degree in European, Russian and Eurasian Studies.
‘Minorityhood’: What is a Minority Anyway?
This is the first in a number of articles and podcasts that will seek to contextualize the history and politics surrounding the current political and social refugee crisis in Iraq and Syria. The mass extermination and enslavement of Yazidies under the ISIS in Mosul and surrounding region, and the expulsions of Assyrians from the Read More…
Europe and It’s Leaders in 2016
In part one of this series, Research Analyst Michael Oshell explores Europe, it’s leaders and what’s in store for them both in 2016.
Why Germany Might be Holding Back Growth in the Eurozone
Michael looks at the impact of German trade imbalances on lagging economic growth in the Eurozone.
Will Middle East tensions lead to lower oil prices?
How will tensions in the Middle East affect oil prices?
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Shawna Coxon Part II
In this second part interview, Inspector Shawna Coxon provides advice to those interested in pursuing a career in policing.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Inspector Shawna Coxon Part I
Listen as Magdalena Surma and Erick McKinlay interview Inspector Shawna Coxon.
Talk to a Diplomat: Interview with Adlan Taramov
Adlan Taramov provides advice to the students interested in becoming more involved in international relations and affairs.
The Execution of Nimr Al-Nimr: Double Barrel Politics in the Middle East
Portrait of Nimr Baqr al-Nimr an independent Shia cleric in al-Awamiyah, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia by Abbas Goudarzi, Wikipedia Commons. On January 2, 2016, the Saudi government executed Nimr Al-Nimr, a prominent Shi’a Saudi cleric, who spent much of his adult life speaking for his marginalized community. Al-Nimr’s sermons and speeches came to symbolize the Read More…