Stefano Spensieri discusses the Greek Debt Crisis, and the implications of economic plan of the newly elected Syriza party
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From Look East to Act East: Modi Reasserts India’s Foreign Policy
The landslide election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2014, remains seven months on, a stunning display of popular democracy in India. In an election that lasted from April 7 to May 12th, 8,251 candidates contested 543 Lok Sabha parliamentary seats, in a country where voter eligibility surpassed 814 million people. The turnout, reported Read More…
China Steps Up Internet Censorship, Banning Gmail and VPNs
In her latest article, Angel Difan Chu looks at the most recent developments in the Chinese internet censorship campaign and its domestic and international implications
Geneva Peace Talks: Libya’s Last Chance for Stability
As Libya approaches ‘Failed State’ status, the UN is rushing to find a peaceful solution.
The Peshawar Attack and What’s Next
In part 1 of 2, Rija writes on the recent Taliban attack in Peshawar, and the ramifications for the future of Pakistan
On a Contemporary Commonwealth Defence Pact
Kabir examines the lessons that can be learned from previous security leagues when shaping a modern commonwealth security pact.
Algeria’s Maritime Push
The Algerian National Navy has been on a buying frenzy in recent years, amassing a significant maritime force. In September 2014, representing the culmination of a longer term procurement project, Italy’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) delivered Algeria’s new flagship, an 8,800-tonne amphibious assault ship called the Kalaat Beni-Abbes. But newer projects than OSN’s are currently Read More…
Australian-Sino Free Trade Agreement and Its Effects on Canada
Recent debates have emerged regarding Canada’s reliance on trading with the United States. While this has been quite profitable, some argue that it is imperative for Canada to diversify its markets to other countries; namely China, the world’s second largest economy. Canada must be strategic in diversifying its markets when trading with China to maintain Read More…
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.
Russia’s New Year Resolution: Focus On The Economy
In her latest article, Augusta Waldie examines how a recent currency crisis has affected the strength of the Russian economy, and the viability of the Kremlin’s foreign policy initiatives.