New austerity measures accepted by the Greek Government may not be enough to fix the state of the European Union. Marko Gombac examines how the situation in Greece may be a financial quagmire and how it has fragmented the EU
Diplomatic Relations
The Return of Japan’s Ambition: Shinzo Abe’s Assertive Foreign Policy
In his article, John Pollock analyzes the shift in Japanese foreign policy after Shinzo Abe took office in 2012.
The Right Will Not Be Left Behind
Vedran Kuljanin discusses the rise of far-right political parties in Europe and the real world effects their policies have brought.
Should We Fear A Trump Presidency?
Democrats and the Republican establishment are united in the belief that a Trump administration would be disastrous. Our program editors weigh in.
What Will It Take To End Syria’s Civil War?
With apparently no end in sight for Syria’s civil war, our program editors consider how-or whether- its combatants can be brought to the negotiating table.
Japan Prepares for Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) in the East China Sea
In order to secure its position in the East China Sea, Japan prepares to develop its own A2/AD strategy to deny maritime spaces to Chinese naval forces.
Has Iran Reached A Turning Point In Its Relations With The World?
Our program editors debate whether Iran’s adherence to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action signifies a new era in its foreign policy.
NATO’s Challenges in 2016
Matthew Rae explores main concerns for NATO in the new year.
A Spark in the Tinder Box
NATO finds itself in a political tinder box. In late November, for the first time in fifty years, an Allied country shot down a Russian fighter jet, setting off a spate of accusations and sanctions between Turkey and Russia. Russia’s President Putin was quick to implement retaliatory economic sanctions and to publically accuse Turkey of Read More…
Fact Sheet: Montenegro’s Accession to NATO
Ian Goertz and Sandra Song provide an Infograph about Montengro in response to the invitation for ascension to NATO.