Ashley Boyes examines one of Iran’s more progressive laws: allowing individuals to use third-party fertility clinics.
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Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Part 1
An exploration of how al Qaeda emerged in the Arabian Peninsula and why this new branch poses a new and even greater threat.
Militaries in Power: A Comparison Between Chile and Egypt
Alia El Didi compares Pinochet’s Chile to the current situation in Egypt.
Scarlett Johansson and Sodastream: The Role of Celebrities on the International Stage
Rebecca McFadgen discusses Scarlett Johansson’s recent defense of Sodastream – a company that manufactures its products on territory designated as part of a future Palestinian state – and whether celebrities have any real impact on international relations.
Al Qaeda 3.0 – The Evolving Threat.
Stuart Munnich looks at the evolution of Al Qaeda and explains how it has now evolved into its most deadly form yet.
Egyptian Documentary “The Square” Receives Academy Award Nomination
Jehane Noujaim and Karim Amer’s “The Square” has recently been the target of media buzz that yielded both praise and criticism. It certainly got the attention of the Academy, and became the first Egyptian film to be nominated. Noujaim, the director, has also become the first Egyptian to win a Director’s Guild Award. Despite Read More…
Beyond the Rhetoric: Canada’s Position on Israel
Justine Reisler discusses the impact of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s trip to Israel and his address to the Knesset.
Forgotten Minorities: Violence against Armenians in Syria
Justine Reisler discusses the negative impact of the Syrian War on its Armenian community.
NATO and Nation-Building: The Necessity for Education Development in Post-2014 Afghanistan
Kaleigh Heard discusses NATO’s role in nation-building initiatives in post-2014 Afghanistan.
Iranian Nuclear Deal to be Implemented This Week
Sam Khanlari discusses the details of implementing the Geneva agreement between Iran and the P5+1.