At the Water Cooler, our Program Editors take on the latest FIFA corruption allegations and President Putin’s claim of a US conspiracy. Should we boycott the 2018 World Cup?
Eastern Europe and Russia
Eastern Europeean and Russian Region
“Little Ladies Shouldn’t Play With Swords”
Victoria looks at the reality in the fantasy world of Game of Thrones. Women in both the show and reality, are often used as pawns in war and conflict.
Bearing Down: Modernizing Russia’s Armed Forces
Hasan Siddiqui articulates Russia’s military ambitions, contextualizes it within the broader geopolitical situation in Europe as well as analysing NATO’s attitude towards it.
Unfriendly Skies in the Arctic
Both NORAD and NATO have launched large-scale air force drills in the Arctic. Paul Pryce sheds some light on these exercises – and the Russian response.
I’m a Steamroller Baby, and I Wear Camo Too
Victoria examines the role of women in the military through an interactive presentation. Take a virtual stroll through several countries and learn about the women who are shattering stereotypes.
Ukraine’s Military: A Work in Progress
Hasan Siddiqui provides an overview of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ current situation and gives insight into its future endeavours.
A Human Rights Approach to Economic Equality: Part Two
Nancy Kanwal discusses strengths and limitations of recommendations outlined in the UN Women’s Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016.
A New Era of Multilateral Trade Agreements
Kevin reviews how modern multilateral free trade agreements have the ability to shake the world economy.
Canada in Ukraine
Waring explores Canada and Ukraine’s long history together, and shines light on recent developments with respect to the conflict.
NATO and the Nordics Part One: Sweden’s NATO debate in the wake of Russian bellicosity
In Part one, Ben Abonyi assesses Sweden’s strategic connections with NATO, and Russian aggression against Sweden’s potential NATO membership.