John Pollock discusses the destabilizing economic relationship between China and Japan, which heavily relates to the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands.
Diplomatic Relations
EU Fact Sheet: The European Commission
In Part IV of this European Union series, Sandra Song looks at the works of the European Commission.
Israel, the U.S., and the Iran Nuclear Agreement
Vanessa Hayford discusses Israel’s opposition to the recent Iran nuclear deal.
Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series
In the final installment of a three-part series, Jenny looks at “countering disinformation campaigns” during the Cold War, and the lessons we can learn from them.
EU Fact Sheet: The European Parliament
In Part III of this European Union series, Sandra Song provides a comprehensive overview of the European Parliament.
Turkey’s Policy Shift in Iraq and Syria Both Excites, and Baffles NATO
Umaima examines Turkey’s policy shift in Iraq and Syria, and why it’s confusing NATO. Is this a positive, or negative development in the fight against ISIS?
EU Fact Sheet: The Council of the European Union
In Part II of this European Union series, Sandra Song provides an overview of the Council of the European Union, and the roles it upholds.
A Bloody Bargaining Chip: The Armenian Genocide and U.S.-Turkey Relations
Evan Blackwell explores how the contested legacy of the Armenian genocide has been downplayed by the U.S. as it attempts to recruit Turkey in the campaign against ISIS.
Is Global Power Shifting from Washington to Beijing?
In the NAOC’s latest water cooler, our program editors debate whether global power is shifting from the United States to China.
The Flaws in the UN Budgeting System
Vanessa Hayford examines how the UN’s funding crisis impacts global governance.