After the ousting of President Morsi and Canada closing it Embassy in Cairo, Milosz Zak contrasts the current turmoil with his own experiences of the Arab Spring in Egypt.
Africa
African Region
Libya’s Loose Weapon Problem
Chris Edwards on the spread of Libyan weapons in Africa and the potential consequences of inaction.
The Changing Nature of Piracy: the Significance of Iranian Weapons Smuggling in Palestine and Africa
Brenna Owen discusses the implications of Iranian weapons smuggling on the current state of piracy around African coasts.
CIMSEC – West Africa: An Ounce of Prevention
As the threat of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea grows, Paul Pryce proposes a preventive measure: training assistance for West African naval forces.
Tensions in South Sudan: Peaceful Solution or Inevitable Conflict?
Chris Edwards on the possibility of renewed conflict between Sudan and South Sudan.
No Tour d’Afrique?
Canadian officials toured Africa last month, but Paul Pryce asks why Francophone countries were left off the itinerary.
Canada and Sierra Leone: Setting the Standard?
As Sierra Leone rebuilds after a long civil war, Paul Pryce wonders if Canada’s engagement there might serve as a model for efforts elsewhere in West Africa.
Dam-Nations: Ethiopia, Egypt, and the Nile River
Emma Lecavalier explains the role of the Nile Basin Initiative in calming tensions between countries along the Nile.
When Business Cannot Continue as Usual: The Intersection of a Culture of Violence and Business in South Africa
Magan Haycock discusses the importance of curbing labour violence and corruption for the South African mining sector.
State of Emergency in Nigeria: No Easy Solution
Chris Edwards on the ongoing military operations in Nigeria and the history of Boko Haram in the country.