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Category: The Middle East and North Africa

Middle East Region

Interviewing Nicola de Santis, NATO’s Head of Middle East and North Africa Section

International Relations, NATO, NATO Operations, The Middle East and North Africa September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Sivan Ghasem

In this interview Sivan Ghasem asks Mr. Nicola de Santis, head of section of the
Middle East and North division in NATO’s Political Affairs and Security Policy Section about the Mediterranean Dialogue initiative at NATO.

Iranian interest in Iraq and ramifications on NATO

Culture, Iran, Iraq, ISIS, Sivan Ghasem, Society, Culture, and Security, The Middle East and North Africa, Uncategorized September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 Sivan Ghasem

In this article, Sivan Ghasem highlights Iran’s role in Iraq and the current umbrella of militia’s that operate under Iran’s direction. She underscores the measures of hard and soft power executed by the Iranian regime and how this could effect relations with NATO.

More than Security: NATO and the Rules-Based International Order in the Post-Cold War Era

Aidan Simardone, NATO Operations, The Middle East and North Africa May 23, 2018May 29, 2018 Aidan Simardone

Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO has become a valuable partner in upholding the rules-based international order.

China has been Caught Spying on the African Union, but does it Matter?

Diplomatic Relations, Lionel Widmer, Security, Trade and the Economy, The Middle East and North Africa February 2, 2018February 3, 2018 Lionel Widmer

Beijing spying on the AU is unsettling but, according to Lionel Widmer, this is not enough of a slight for the African Union to reject Chinese investment.

Defying International Law, Syria and the Islamic State Accused of Using Chemical Weapons

Elise Wagner, Lex et Orbis, The Middle East and North Africa August 30, 2016August 29, 2016 Elise Wagner

Despite promising to destroy its stockpile of chemical weapons, Syria has once again been accused of using the banned arms against its civilians. The Islamic State has also been accused and these accusations were levelled in a new UN report released earlier this month.

Oil Cartel Kingdom: Saudi Arabia Plans to take State Oil Company Public

Marko Gombac, Saudi Arabia, Security, Trade and the Economy, The Middle East and North Africa August 24, 2016August 24, 2016 Marko Gombac

Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in public listing its state owned oil company Aramco. The value is set at $2 trillion, but why now? Marko Gombac explains how the world oil market and its realities are forcing the cartel king’s hand

It’s Time for Canada to Reengage with Iran

Canada, Canada's NATO, Carter Vance, Diplomatic Relations, Global Governance, Iran, The Middle East and North Africa August 17, 2016August 17, 2016 Carter Vance

With Iran’s increased cooperation with the United States, the reasons for the break in diplomatic relations between Iran and Canada have eroded. Carter Vance explains the value of resuming the diplomatic course

Progress on China’s New Silk Road sets path for Prosperity and Economic Integration

China, Development, Eastern Europe and Russia, Energy & Resources, Marko Gombac, Security, Trade and the Economy, The Middle East and North Africa August 4, 2016August 3, 2016 Marko Gombac

China’s OneBelt, OneRoad initiative is building massive infrastructure projects throughout Eurasia. Marko Gombac examines how China plans to bring economic prosperity and stability to a tumultuous region.

Creating a Credible Identity for NATO through a Perimeter

Defense, Eastern Europe and Russia, Europe, Marko Gombac, NATO, Operations, The Middle East and North Africa, Western Europe July 18, 2016July 15, 2016 Marko Gombac

What should NATO do to address a divergence in threat percetion? Marko Gombac explores the value of geographically based identitiy construction in helping the alliance stay together

Is Israel A Strategic Asset Or Liability for NATO?

Adam Feldman, Andi Asimetaj, Editors' Forum, International Relations, Israel, Lira Loloci, Marissa Young, NATO, Security, The Middle East and North Africa June 11, 2016June 12, 2016 NATO Association of Canada

Our program editors debate whether NATO should hug Israel close or keep its distance.

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