Are rising temperatures increasing the risk of civil war? Emily Simonin examines the evidence.
Energy & Resources
Will Iraq’s Kurds Go it Alone?
With the Islamic State’s capture of Sinjar, Alexander Liatsis weighs in on the prospect of Kurdish independence from Iraq.
Criticism and Secrecy of the Trans Pacific Partnership
Piotr Zulauf examines the issues surrounding the landmark Trans Pacific Partnership deal currently under negotiation.
The Human Costs of Fortress Europe
A discussion of Europe’s policy of increased security and militarization of its borders to combat the growing number of irregular migrants trying to reach its shores from Africa.
South Sudan Food Crisis: Potential of a Disastrous Outcome in the World’s Newest State
Ravaged by fighting between rebels and government forces, the interruption to the farming cycle threatens the country with the world’s worst food crisis in decades.
The Islamic State: Following the Money Trail
How has the Islamic State (IS) become the wealthiest organization in the Middle East in such little time? Samir Mourani explains how IS produces enough income to sustain its expansionist agenda.
Preparing for Canada’s Indefinite Commitment to Climate Change Part 2: Something Borrowed & Something Blue
Kara Chiki continues her comparison of Canada’s commitment to climate change to that of a healthy marriage, focusing on the strategies we could and should be borrowing from the United States.
Preparing for Canada’s Indefinite Commitment to Climate Change Part 1: Something Old & Something New
Kara Chiki compares Canada’s commitment to climate change to that of a healthy marriage, based on trust and mutual benefit.
Is Iran’s Extension of the Nuclear Negotiations an Attempt to Buy More Time?
Daniel Woodburn discusses the most recent developments in the US-led negotiations between Iran and the P5+1.
The Return of the Old Guard in Egypt
Samir Mourani examines the role of Egyptian and Israeli elites in the illicit trade of natural resources.