A Conference entitled ‘NATO and the New Arc of Crisis’ took place on October 28 and 29 in Madrid, the NATO Association of Canada thanks YATA, the Real Instituto Elcano, and the Fundación Botín for their efforts in organizing this fruitful conference.
Russia
The Contest for Economic Supremacy in Central Asia
The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.
Embattled Minds: PTSD and Mental Health in the Ukraine War
Two years since the conflict began, Ukraine now faces an influx of soldiers suffering from PTSD and mental health issues. Kelly Rahardja examines the challenges in dealing with this growing problem.
Review—“Threat Perception in Central Asia in Response to Russia-Ukraine: Kazakhstan Will Not Be Next”
Kelly Rahardja reviews a research paper from the NATO Defense College discussing the potential for a Russian attack in Central Asia.
Into the Mind of Vladimir Putin
Jeremy Voisin dissects Putin’s 60 Minutes interview and his ambitions in Syria and Ukraine.
How to synchronize Eastern and Southern perceptions of security threats to the Alliance
To the east, Poland, the Baltics, and Romania face threats of hybrid conflict coming from a revanchist Russia. To the south, allies such as Italy and Greece prioritize maritime security across the Mediterranean.
Does Putin Have a Better Plan for Fighting ISIS than the West?
Our program editors debate a question that has dominated recent headlines.
Syria: A New Afghanistan?
Michael Philips explains how Russia may be repeating the same mistakes in Syria that it made in Afghanistan.
Russia-Iran Relations and the Proposed Nuclear Deal
Sandy Vingoe examines the potential repercussions of renewed Russia-Iran relations.
Stavanger 2015—Looking ahead to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (Pt. 3)
In Part 3 of this ongoing series, Ian examines a draft by the Science and Technology Committee concerning emerging challenges and opportunities in the Arctic; an important issue at the upcoming Assembly in Stavanger, Norway.