In this article, Juthika Hasan investigates the impact that the terror attack in Berlin, Germany has had on Angela Merkel’s campaign and public support for the opposition.
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The Trial of Dominic Ongwen: When is a Child Soldier not a Child?
When is a child soldier no longer a child? Farah Bogani explores the complexities of agency and what it means to achieve justice from former-child-soldier-turned-LRA-commander Dominic Ongwen’s trial at the ICC.
The History of the Emergency Act: What Are We Willing to Sacrifice?
The Canadian government enacted the War Measures Act three separate times to defend national security. However, security came at the expense of personal liberties and also saw the persecution of minorities.
How Oil Shapes International Relations
Megan Robinson examines how oil shapes international relations.
Coffee Talk: Canada’s Younger Cabinet
Fadi Dawood and Michael Lumbers discuss the latest Federal Cabinet Shuffle.
Threats, Trolls, Twitter Bots: Interview with Ilya Maslyanskyy
How did Russia learn to use the Internet to strengthen authoritarianism? Benson Cheung interviews Ilya Maslyanskyy about how Russia learned to use threats, trolls, and Twitter bots to control the Internet since 2011.
Trump’s Impact on Global Security: What Can We Expect?
Mary Zelenova explores President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on international affairs in order to analyze his potential foreign policy strategy. Find out what we might expect from the next President of the United States.
Is the US Serious about Moving its Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem?
Among Donald Trump’s many audacious foreign policy proposals, he has seriously considered moving the US’ embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This would be a globally unprecedented move that could destabilize the Middle East for years to come.
Europe, You’re on Your Own!
Will Trump’s words and Putin’s actions cause Europe to harden defences?
Retake Mosul…and Then What? Tensions, Property Disputes, and the Fight against the Islamic State
With Iraqi forces gaining ground in their fight against ISIS in Mosul, it remains unclear what the fate of the city will be after it is entirely retaken. Nabil Bhatia highlights some of the challenges that lay ahead and recommends a course of action for the Iraqi government.