Emily Simonin examines what Ireland could offer NATO and whether or not membership is on the horizon.
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Federalism and the Future of the European Union
Nil Sendil on federalism and the future of European institutions.
Dam-Nations: Ethiopia, Egypt, and the Nile River
Emma Lecavalier explains the role of the Nile Basin Initiative in calming tensions between countries along the Nile.
U.S. Arctic Policy: Clear Path for Canada to Build On
Emily Simonin looks at U.S. policy developments in the Arctic and their implications for Canada.
When Business Cannot Continue as Usual: The Intersection of a Culture of Violence and Business in South Africa
Magan Haycock discusses the importance of curbing labour violence and corruption for the South African mining sector.
“And Keep Moving On”: Transforming NATO for 2020 and Canada’s Potential Role
Sam Hossack on the future of NATO and Canada’s role within the Alliance.
On NATO and Democratic Principles
The anger, frustration and heated tensions between Turkish protestors and their government, led by Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, present an indirect challenge of NATO. From a security standpoint, Turkey is an essential NATO member. Turkey’s location at the intersection between Europe, Asia and the Middle East makes it crucial for NATO operations from a logistical Read More…
Cracking Corruption for the Sake of Stability: Canadian Mining Companies in Kyrgyzstan
Tyler Amos on the mining and political situation in Kyrgyzstan and the positive role Canadian companies could play.
(How) Can NATO Respond to the Syrian Crisis?
Revived by the outbreak of the Arab Spring, the conflict between oppositionists to the Assad regime and the Syrian government has escalated in recent months, plunging the nation into a civil war. As its violent nature intensifies, the humanitarian crisis deepens. Consequently, NATO nations face pressures from external and internal actors who argue that a Read More…
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.