Eric Morse and Stéfanie von Hlatky explain how ISIS has transformed our common understanding of borders, sovereignty and the international system in just a couple of years.
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How One Event Will Shape a Prime Minister’s Foreign Policy Agenda
Matthew Rae tackles how recent events can define Trudeau’s policy agenda and how this could make or break his term.
The Kremlin and Russian Media
Ben analyzes the influence of Russian media on the current conflict in Syria
San Bernardino and the Politicization of Mass Shootings in the USA
Jonas critically analyzes the politics of murder in the USA
Russia’s Global Strategy: Moscow’s Motivations in Ukraine and Syria
Russian activities in Ukraine and Syria share similar motivating factors. Sandy Vingoe examines Russia’s global strategy of aggressively countering threats to Russia’s political buffer states.
Can The West Work With Russia In Fighting ISIS?
Our program editors debate whether the West and Russia can overcome their policy differences for the sake of confronting ISIS.
Is A More Aggressive Strategy To Counter ISIS Needed?
In the wake of the Paris attacks, our program editors consider whether the West’s military campaign against ISIS should be intensified.
“Un Acte de Guerre:” What Does President Hollande’s Speech Mean for NATO and Canada
Ian Goertz uses the recent speech made by President Hollande following the Paris terror attacks to examine the importance of rhetoric in international relations.
The “New Cold War”: Pt. 1
Russia recently produced an image of a secret nuclear warhead capable of devastating the United States with a 500ft tsunami able to destroy every living thing within 1000 miles. It was of course just “a leak”. If history has anything to say, however, it is very likely that this was a premeditated strategic military move. Read More…
A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 3
Ian and Aishwarya continue their A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO with this installation discussing NATO in Afghanistan.