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Defense Diplomatic Relations Human Rights Intelligence & National Security International Relations Kevin Hempstead Saudi Arabia Society, Culture, and Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

Turning A Blind Eye to Human Rights? America’s Strategic Partnership With Bahrain

Kevin Hempstead analyzes the strategic partnership between the U.S. and Bahrain and why Human rights abuses in Bahrain are often swept under the rug.

Africa Canada Culture Defense Development Health Human Rights International Law & Policy Iraq Islamic State Libya migration NATO NGOs Peace & Conflict Studies Refugee Rights Security Society Society, Culture, and Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized Victoria Heath Women

Reality Hits at the MMVAs: Human Nature and Forced Migration

Think the Much Music Video Awards (MMVAs) in Toronto and forced migration have nothing in common? Think again. Victoria explains.

Culture Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Global Governance International Relations Islamic State Peace & Security Security Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa Uncategorized United Nations Vanessa Hayford

ISIS and Conflict Antiquities: Understanding Artefact Trafficking

Vanessa Hayford explains the the troubling implications of ISIS’ illicit trade in artefacts.

Defense Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui Human Rights Intelligence & National Security International Law & Policy International Relations Iran Iraq Islamic State Israel Kurds Lebanon NATO Rights Saudi Arabia Security Syria Technology Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa

The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift

Hasan Siddiqui guides the discussion of shifting U.S. policy in Syria, tying in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations and discontentment from America’s regional allies.

Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Elliot Cho Europe Expanding Community Global Governance International Law & Policy Peace & Conflict Studies Russia Security Terrorism

Lithuania prepares for the worst amid Russia’s ‘Hybrid War’

Elliot Cho reports on how Lithuania is preparing its people and armed forces for the worst case scenario and Lithuania’s contribution to NATO’s collective security in Europe.