Katie Joyce deciphers the Egyptian crisis and surveys the country’s options going forward.
The Middle East and North Africa
Middle East Region
Is a nuclear Iran entirely a bad thing?
Dylan Crimmins considers the implications of a nuclear Iran for the region and for international security.
EU Sanctions Against Hezbollah: A Deft Blow or a Puff of Hot Air?
Alexandra Zakreski explains why Iran’s relationship with Hezbollah will make EU sanctions against the group ineffective.
One Foot in the Door: The U.S., NATO and Syria
As the bloodshed continues to rise in Syria, the U.S. and NATO continue to deliberate on getting involved militarily. Aaron Willschick argues that a more balanced NATO is desperately needed to help even out the burden.
NATO Post-2014: A Lack of a Core Mission or a Well-Deserved Break?
While some feel that NATO will no longer have a well-defined role after its withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014, a break from active engagement in foreign conflicts may be exactly what the Alliance needs.
Canada’s Reaction to Egyptian Coup: The Struggle to Account for all our Allies
Samantha Black on why Canada treaded the Egyptian coup lightly.
What Egypt Means to Canada
Leah Nosal explores the implications of the recent coup in Egypt on Canadian interests.
Exploring Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis – Part 3
In the final installment of his 3 part series on Syria’s humanitarian crisis, Cameron Becker illustrates the dire future Syria’s medical system holds, as today it lies on the verge of collapse.
Thinking Beyond Intervention: A Limited Transatlantic Policy Towards Syria
This Atlantic Memo from atlantic-community.org argues that western states should pursue alternatives to intervention.
What Will NATO Leave Behind? Considering the Legacy of the War in Afghanistan
George P.R. Benson-Patterson examines the legacy NATO will leave in Afghanistan.