The NATO Council’s Alexander Corbeil, Senior Middle East Analyst sat down with CTV News on March 8 to discuss the Syrian refugee situation, with the number of refugees reaching 1 million.
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Following the Aid Money
Gus Constantinou, the NATO Council’s UN commentator, discusses the Syrian refugee crisis, humanitarian aid and organizational inaction.
Friend or Foe? The Peculiarity of NATO-Russia Relations
In taking account of some recent events and interactions between the two sides, Aaron Willschick examines the peculiarity and unpredictability of the NATO-Russia relationship.
East Africa Rising
New energy discoveries and greater investment in the energy sector sees East Africa becoming a world super power in energy in the not too distant future. The Ethiopian government, for example, has published an ambitious Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP) which will see it become a major energy exporter to neighbouring states. Kenya, Ethiopia and Southern Sudan Read More…
The Office for Religious Freedom: Questions and Concerns Plague Harper’s New Initiative
Tasha Niesen on the concerns surrounding the newly created Office for Religious Freedom.
A New Asian Power: Welcoming Burma Back to the International Fold
William Zhang on Burma’s progress towards democratic reform and its reemergence on the international scene.
The Struggle Against Somali Piracy: A NATO Success?
Aaron Willschick argues that despite Operation Ocean Shield’s perceived success in combating Somali maritime piracy, the reduction in pirate attacks may have less to do with NATO action and more to do with private security firms.
Towards a Working Relationship: Kosovo-Serb Relations 5 Years After Independence
Benjamin Crase on Kosovo’s relations with Serbia at the 5 year anniversary of its independence.
Coming Full Circle: Canada’s Chairmanship of the Arctic Council
Sarah Danruo Wang discusses Canada’s upcoming chairmanship of the Arctic Council and the major concerns that will pervade the Council’s agenda in 2013 The chairmanship of the Arctic Council will rotate to Canada in May 2013 for a two-year term. With participation from Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States, this Read More…
Looking Over Your Shoulder: NATO and the Rise of ‘Green on Blue’ Attacks in Afghanistan
Aaron Willschick looks at the increase of ‘green on blue attacks’ as the latest evidence that NATO’s best before date in Afghanistan is well past due.