Whither the INF Treaty? The Trump administration has announced that America will withdraw from the treaty. NATO endorses Washington’s finding that Russia is non-compliant. Major dilemmas await Washington and Europe in a post-INF Treaty world.
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North Korea’s Wonky Currency Politics
After a disastrous 2009 currency reform program, North Korean black market traders started storing their wealth in US dollars before shifting towards the Chinese yuan. What does this mean for North Korea and for the world more generally?
A Review of Dr. Stanley Sloan’s, “Defense of the West”
“Justin Dell takes an in-depth look at this indispensable companion for the student of transatlantic security.”
North Korea Leading the Rise of Cyberheists
“The digitization of banking has radically transformed what it means to rob a financial institution. North Korea, a country strapped for cash and with little to lose, is leading the world when it comes to the emerging art of cyberheists.”
Reviewing Russian-Canadian Bilateral Relations
Demyan Plakhov analyzes the current bilateral relationship between Canada and Russia. He outlines areas of discontent that have increased tensions between the two countries, but also indicates certain areas of cooperation where Canada and Russia could find potential diplomatic footing. Demyan’s recommendations provide Canada with potential solutions in reducing bilateral tensions and create a foundation for a diplomatic future.”
Russia’s Strategic Homophobia Gets Exported to Kyrgyzstan
Russia needs a distinct worldview that it can use to rationalize alliances both near and far. With the rise of geopolitical homophobia, LGBT people are becoming the tools and victims of Russia’s new “traditional values” system.
Europe’s divide: Trends and Future Impacts
In this article, Marian Corera retraces the foundations of the European Union and discusses the threat of Populism in Europe today.
Economic Warfare: Iran-Saudi Proxy Conflict in Yemen
With over 13 million people are facing famine in Yemen, what are the possibilities for ending this deadly conflict? Dakota Bewley investigates the Saudi-Iran proxy war in Yemen.
Why Taiwan’s Same Sex Marriage Debate Matters
In response to a constitutional court decision that mandated marriage equality, Taiwan held a referendum which showed popular opposition to adjusting current marriage laws. Adam Zivo explains how this debate evolves might have some surprising implications on East Asian geopolitics.
Turkey, Georgia, and Energy Security
European energy security, especially the diversification of sources of supply of natural gas, increasingly depends on the South Caucasus countries of Georgia and Azerbaijan. Russia is building the NordStream Two and TurkStream pipelines in order to secure European Union (EU) dependence on Russian gas for decades to come. Because of its unique geographical situation, Georgia Read More…