In Part One of his two-part series, Christopher Scarvelis discusses a perspective in favor of opening country borders.
Western Europe
Western Europe related posts.
NATO Spending Report: Members Fail to Meet 2% Threshold
The majority of NATO members defence expenditures remain stagnant as Russia continues to raise its offensives, Kristyn Byrne writes
UNSCR 1325 Reload: Progress for Women in NATO Armed Forces?
Jenny provides a progress report on the situation of women in the NATO armed forces in relation to the UNSCR 1325. Canada both succeeds and falters.
The Long Tradition of ‘Swedish Neutrality’ May Change
Elliot Cho presents an overview of Sweden’s challenge in confronting Russian aggression and how the challenges may prompt Sweden to revise its ‘neutral state’ status
Three Minutes to Midnight: Russian Aggression, NATO Expansion and the Constant Wrestling Match Between Fear and Hope.
Three Minutes to Doomsday, Russian Aggression, NATO expansion and the implications of Russian and NATO buildup in Eastern Europe.
World Refugee Crisis: What Responsibility Does the West Hold?
The world faces a refugee crisis as the number of forcibly displaced persons tops 50 million for the first time since WWII, Kristyn Byrne investigates
Your Problem Is Not My Problem
Crisis in the Mediterranean. Whose problem is it? Our Editors debate in this week’s Water Cooler. Also featuring an Atlantic Treaty Association official!
Bridging Eurasia: The New Silk Road
Hasan Siddiqui brings to attention China’s assertive economic expansion across Eurasia and Western Europe through its growing trade routes, alongside it’s long-term effects regionally and internationally.
Outperforming its Allies? Canada and its Commitment to NATO
Trevor Schenk discusses Canada’s expanding role within NATO, and how through its contributions it is out performing most of its allies despite its modest defence budget.
WARNING: This Post Should Make You Uncomfortable
UN Peacekeepers have once again been accused of sexual assault while deployed. Unfortunately, as women, we know our value in a male-dominated world, even at our most vulnerable.