Soheil Milani discusses the breakdown of peace, shifting US policy, and spiralling instability.
The Middle East and North Africa
Middle East Region
Syria’s Untold War: The Worrying Use of Child Soldiers
James Keeling takes a look at recent reports discussing the use of child soldiers on all sides of the Syrian Conflict.
The Israeli-Palestine Conflict: Making International Headlines Once More
Carlos Abarca examines the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the international community’s involvement in the matter.
Curbing Child Marriage: Moving beyond lip service?
Pakistan is taking steps to eliminate child marriage with new legislation and ID cards, prompting backlash from Pakistan’s Council of Islamic Ideology.
Canada, NATO and ISIL: Insufficient Response
As a member of NATO, Canada is highly involved in the Middle East – yet Ottawa’s current conception of a Middle Eastern policy is dominated by Israel, Iran, and bolstering trade.
The Battle for Iraq: What is America’s Best Option?
Can ISIS be stopped? A look at the potential options for the U.S. in dealing with ISIS and the crisis in Iraq.
Using Oil as Political Currency: What ISIL’s Capture of the Baiji Oil Refinery Means for Iraq
Following ISIL’s capture of the Baiji oil refinery, David Hunter analyses the possible impact of Iraq’s political crisis on the global oil market.
The Role of ISIS in Syria
Samir Mourani examines the expansionist role of ISIS into Syria and the obstacles it faces from opposing rebel groups on the ground.
Medicine without Borders: The Globalization of Healthcare
Adena Eliasoph explores the topic of medical tourism and the impact it can have on economic/social growth, relationship building, increasing healthcare capacity and infrastructure development globally.
Assuming Responsibility for Our Own: Homegrown Canadian Terrorists
Samantha Di Santo discusses the recent prevalence of Western citizens implicated in foreign terrorist attacks.