Tyler Amos on the mining and political situation in Kyrgyzstan and the positive role Canadian companies could play.
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(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.
Road to Riches or Ruin: Democratization and the Future of Myanmar
Tyler Olinski explores the risks and opportunities facing the Burmese people as their country pursues policies of democratization and an entry into the free market system.
Where Russia Has It Right
Leah Nosal elucidates the crisis in Syria from the Russian perspective.
Tears in Taksim Square
Christopher Kelly comments on the turmoil in Turkey and Prime Minister Erdoğan’s polarizing policies.
Civil Service Cuts Across the Board
Magan Haycock compares the state of the Greek, British and Canadian civil service and the cuts they face.
State of Emergency in Nigeria: No Easy Solution
Chris Edwards on the ongoing military operations in Nigeria and the history of Boko Haram in the country.
The Visayan Forum Foundation: Fighting Human Trafficking and a Tarnished Reputation
Avery Bruenjes on human trafficking in the Philippines and the challenges facing the Visayan Forum Foundation.
NATO in the North? The Debate Over an Alliance Presence in the Arctic
Andrew Chisholm considers the debate over whether NATO should play a role in Arctic security. Which players are driving it, why Canada is opposed, and what is a better option for Canadian interests in the region.