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NATO Secretary General’s Visit to Afghanistan Marks the Beginning of the End of ISAF

Alison Duran examines the evolving relationship of NATO in Afghanistan from ISAF to Resolute Support.
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Canadian Embassy in Cairo Closed Until Further Notice

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the closure of the Canadian Embassy in Cairo due to threats posed by the terrorist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, a relative newcomer among the Middle East’s seemingly endless supply of armed Islamist factions.

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Early Elections and the Controversial ‘Nation-State’ Bill

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the dissolution of the Israeli Knesset and the controversial ‘Nation-State’ bill making its way through Israeli Parliament.

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Extending Iran’s Nuclear Negotiations and the Challenges Ahead

In his latest article, Malcolm McEachern discusses the recent extension of nuclear talks and examines the likely challenges to be faced ahead.

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Second Joint Declaration: The Path Toward Unity

In her latest article, Rija Rasul discusses the second joint declaration signed by Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, signalling their shared concern for the fate of Christians in the Middle East and the responsibility of Muslim leaders to denounce acts of terror in the name of Islam.

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The Arctic’s Energy Reserves: A Golden Opportunity or an Unrealizable Dream?

Amidst a decrease in the price of oil, Erik Underwood examines the feasibility of exploiting Arctic energy reserves.
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The Serious and Entertaining Sides of the 2014 APEC Summit

The 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit took place in Beijing between 10-12 November. Environmental and geopolitical issues, both regional and global, were discussed over the course of 48 hours, and agreements were reached, some of them exceeding expectations. In addition to reaching an agreement on gas emission with U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Read More…