With the Iran Deal close to ratification, this infographic outlines some of the key points and main sanctions of the deal.
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Canada in Ukraine
Waring explores Canada and Ukraine’s long history together, and shines light on recent developments with respect to the conflict.
NATO and the Nordics Part One: Sweden’s NATO debate in the wake of Russian bellicosity
In Part one, Ben Abonyi assesses Sweden’s strategic connections with NATO, and Russian aggression against Sweden’s potential NATO membership.
For Netanyahu, A Tough Road Ahead
Zaid examines the low in US-Israeli relations, and the ramifications of this lull in the coming few years.
Will China’s New Bank Shift the Global Balance of Power?
As strong Western European countries invest in China’s new bank, Brian Merry discusses its implications on the US as China seeks to shape a modified order.
Putin’s Precarious Position: Part One
In part one, Stefano Spensieri examines how Putin has placed Russia in a difficult financial situation due to aggressive military expansion.
An Alliance of Interests or Community of Values?
Paul Pryce discusses the transient nature of national interests and argues for a renewed focus on values as the thing which holds NATO together.
The Wave of Migrants Coming From The Mediterranean to Europe
The UN agency for refugees (UNHCR) has dubbed the very popular crossing from Africa to Europe “the most lethal route in the world” for refugees as 3,419 migrants perished at sea in 2014. Last week, there were fears that more than 300 migrants had drowned in the Mediterranean between North Africa and the Italian island Read More…
Minsk II Talks: The Path to Peace?
Will the Minsk II Talks prove successful in bringing about an end to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict?
A Jordanian Response to ISIS: Section II
Section I of this series examined the Jordanian reaction to Lt. Moath Kasasbeh’s execution and concepts of legitimizing military operations through public sentiment in times of crisis. Military action, however, is not a clear-cut path to annihilating this extremist threat. Contesting ISIS’s influence must not be restricted to sheer military power, and should include ideological Read More…