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Daniel Troup The Middle East and North Africa Western Europe

Into the Fray: The End of the EU’s Syrian Arms Embargo

Daniel Troup on the EU lifting its embargo against arms shipments to Syria.

Christopher Kelly Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Eastern Europe and Russia The Middle East and North Africa

Tears in Taksim Square

Christopher Kelly comments on the turmoil in Turkey and Prime Minister Erdoğan’s polarizing policies.

Canada NATO and Canada The Middle East and North Africa

No Place to Hide: Why Canada Will Be Forced to Decide on Syria

Although the Arab Spring, which developed in December 2010 and became mainstream news in January 2011, has mostly faded from the minds of most, the situation in Syria has escalated rapidly leading the international community, particularly the EU and the US, to consider military responses. Furthermore, this situation is complicated by the regional religious tensions Read More…

The Middle East and North Africa William Zhang

Iraq, 10 Years Later: Deprivation, Corruption, and Sectarianism

William Zhang on the state of Iraq 10 years after the advent of the Iraqi War.

Christopher Kelly Eastern Europe and Russia The Middle East and North Africa

A Rocky Relationship: The Issues that Divide Russia and the West

Christopher Kelly considers the troubled relationship between the US and the West on the one hand, and Russia on the other. In analyzing the ongoing international deadlock over Syria, the author provides a glimpse into the relations between Russia and the West in recent years.

Andrew Chisholm Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Eastern Europe and Russia Maritime Nation Security, Trade and the Economy The Middle East and North Africa

Prosperity or Instability? The Natural Gas Game in the Eastern Mediterranean

The discovery of substantial natural gas deposits in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea may bring prosperity but it also may destabilize the region’s politics and increase regional tensions.

Aaron Willschick Asia-Pacific Cyber Security and Emerging Threats The Middle East and North Africa

To Intervene or Not To Intervene? NATO and the Syria Crisis

Aaron Willschick takes a look at the recent developments in Syria and the problems associated with NATO staying on the sidelines of the conflict.

Aaron Willschick Asia-Pacific Canada Maritime Nation NATO and Canada The Middle East and North Africa

A Model Operation? Canada and Operation Artemis

Aaron Willschick examines Canada’s valuable contribution to counter-piracy activities through Operation Artemis.

Africa Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Maritime Nation Security, Trade and the Economy The Middle East and North Africa

The UAE, a New International “Silk Road”, Requires Sophisticated Counter-Piracy Efforts

As a special to Piracy Daily, Andrew Moulder discusses the international importance of the United Arab Emirates as a vital gateway for emerging markets and the importance of sophisticated counter-piracy efforts.

Aaron Willschick Canada Eastern Europe and Russia The Middle East and North Africa Western Europe

The “End” of NATO? The Alliance and Its Role in the 21st Century

In a response to J.L. Granastein’s recent article on NATO’s role in today’s security landscape, Aaron Willschick argues that Granastein’s argument is compelling yet flawed and that NATO can still serve an important role going forward.