Although the EU’s collective defence policy is not well-known, Gabriel Mallows offers insight into Europe’s defence arrangements.
Diplomatic Relations
Is Lourdes Spy Base Re-Opening?
John Woodside discusses the conflicting reports surrounding the re-opening of the Lourdes Spy Base in Cuba.
The Rise of Anti-Interventionism in Public Opinion
Malcolm McEachern discusses whether or not the arguable rise of anti-interventionism in public opinion impacts states’ foreign policies.
The Case for Improved US-Iran Relations
Seoren A’Garous examines how the international community and the United States can benefit from improved US-Iran relations.
Is the newly-formed Islamic State running short on popular support?
Daniel Woodburn looks at how the Islamic State’s take on Islam is undermining its goals and alienating those it would do well not to.
The Dalai Lama: An Ambiguous Figure in Sino-Tibetan Relations
James Keeling examines the role played by the Dalai Lama in Sino-Tibetan relations following the May 1951 Seventeen-Point Agreement.
Canada and the Suez Canal Crisis: A New Perspective
Joseph Fiorino looks at the Suez Crisis and what it meant for Canadian foreign policy.
The Logistics of a Superpower
Paul Pryce discusses the importance of naval and air bases to American power projection – and their vulnerability to public opinion.
Proclamation of an Islamic Caliphate – An Optimistic Analysis
Piotr Zulauf discusses how the recent declaration of an Islamic State may be beneficial for the Middle East.
EU Maritime Security
Piotr Zulauf analyzes the growing need for comprehensive EU maritime security strategies.