Olga Radchenko examines how women have been experiencing and participating in the conflict in eastern Ukraine.
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The Norway Paradox
Norwegian economy is one of the largest exporters of natural gas in the world and largest oil producers in Europe, but at the same time, one of the greenest countries in the world. Kazutaka Mayuzumi explores this paradox.
Putin’s Precarious Position: Part One
In part one, Stefano Spensieri examines how Putin has placed Russia in a difficult financial situation due to aggressive military expansion.
The African Standardization Challenge
NATO benefits from standardized training and equipment. Amid several regional conflicts, Paul Pryce argues West Africa must also make the jump to standardization or suffer a ‘logistical nightmare’.
Japan: Constitutional Reinterpretation and ISIS
Angel Yen examines the reinterpretation of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, and its effects as the nation moves forward.
Arctic Ambitions: The Implications of Low Oil Prices
Underwood discusses the high cost of Arctic & Oil Sand extraction, and the ongoing issues with Canadian and Russian oil producers.
Uncertainty Pervades as Israelis Go to the Polls
Benjamin reports from Jerusalem on the status of Israeli elections and the implications involved in the electoral battle for premiership.
E-Commerce is the Future
Kazutaka explores the rise of the e-commerce industry in both developed and developing countries and how it is aided by social media.
Militarized Masculinity and Gendered Security: War and Peace From a Feminist Perspective III
Saman Rejali analyses how the creation of soldiers through gendered military indoctrination inhibits their abilities to act as peacekeepers and non-violent actors both at home and abroad.
China’s Falling Consumption
Kazutaka explores the causes of the recent drop in GDP growth in the Chinese economy as well as the effects it will have on the domestic and global economy. He also discusses why the Chinese central bank has implemented policies in order to slow the growth of the Chinese economy in order to avoid overheating.