Daniel Troup on the upcoming Scottish referendum and what it means for NATO and EU relations.
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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 Importance of NATO’s Drone Programme in Europe
Krista Burns on the importance of NATO’s drone programme in Europe and what does Germany’s decision to cancel Euro Hawk project mean for this programme.
When Money Talks Security: Financial diplomacy
Tyler Amos on the Cypriot crisis and the rise of financial diplomacy.
Iraq, 10 Years Later: Deprivation, Corruption, and Sectarianism
William Zhang on the state of Iraq 10 years after the advent of the Iraqi War.
Sweden’s NATO Membership Debate
Daniel Troup on the debate of Swedish membership with NATO.
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.
NATO, Libya, an Syria: The Path Ahead
Leah Nosal examines Canada and NATO’s involvement in Libya and the path forward for Syria.
Ready to Turn the Corner? Britain and Maritime Piracy in Somalia
Aaron Willschick looks at the recent measures taken by Britain to reduce Somali pirate attacks and argues that the African country may finally be on the road to recovery.
As Close as Lips and Teeth? A Re-examination of Chinese-North Korean Relations
Following North Korea’s third nuclear test in February 2013, China has been increasingly vocal in its displeasure of the country’s recent activities. This article questions whether relations between the two countries will endure under such turmoil.