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Present Security Scenario in Latin America

During most of the 20th Century, Latin America was a region that lagged behind in the international system. Although this period was full with transcendental transformations and important revolutions, the region was seen by the rest of the world as an arena of Cold War competition to contain communism in the Western hemisphere. Within Latin Read More…

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April 24: “Ukraine’s Future Relations with the EU and the Path to NATO” Ottawa Roundtable

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED – Please check back for the new date. What:Ottawa Roundtable on “Ukraine’s Future Relations with the EU and the Path to NATO” Where: Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Dunton Tower, 13 floor, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada  K1S 5B6 When: To Be Determined Fees: Members: $20.00 ; Non-Members: $25.00 ; Students Read More…

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Afghanistan’s War of Words and Opinion

In what can only be described as yet another blow to the US deployment in Afghanistan, Afghan President Hamid Karzai asked the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), most of whom are US troops—to move out of rural areas and villages, back to their main bases. This is in response to the killing and desecration Read More…

Amina Abdullayeva Eastern Europe and Russia Uncategorized

Eurasian Stakes Raised as Frozen Conflict Heats Up

From Ice to Fire Nagorno-Karabakh, a de facto, but unrecognized state fought over by Armenia and Azerbaijan, may not appear on any map, but recent events warrant increased attention on this part of the globe. Several developments in Azerbaijan, including increased military spending, an arms deal with Israel, and the talks with Russia over the Gabala Radar Read More…