Rejeanne Lacroix examines the implications of economic and political sanctions against Russia that are set expire in July.
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OPEC Failed Meetings: Does this Spell the End for the Cartel?
On June 2nd OPEC members gathered to discuss low oil prices. Kristyn Byrne discusses the tensions between OPEC members and what this means for future oil prices.
PART III: Realities and Outcomes of Forced Migration
Tensions in Europe are mounting as it becomes clear that the Syrian migrant flow will not taper off any time soon. While the West may be unable to stem the mass migration, Kelsey Berg discusses how there might be ways to turn the crisis into opportunity.
The Breakdown on Brexit
In the lead up to the EU referendum, Usman Javed takes a look at public debate on Brexit and the various factors behind voters’ preferences.
Part II Turkey: The Tangle in Europe and NATO’s Strategic Web
In part II of her series, Juliette Bronchtein discusses the implications of Turkey’s increasingly violent domestic turmoil, its terror policy and what it means for the EU-NATO-Turkey relations and the migration deal.
New Greek Deal Buys Time, But Sustainable Reform Requires Real Commitment
What can be done about the Debt Crisis in Greece? Carter Vance explores the vicious cycle of reforms and asks what it will take to really start helping Greece and countries like it
The Kampala Verdict: Justice Served Part I: Justice and Security in Uganda
Demyan Plakhov analyzes the Kampala World Cup bombings that took place in 2010.
A Forgotten Discourse: Including a Gendered Analysis in Conflict Studies (Part 1)
In the first of a three part series, Marissa Young reflects on the May 17-29 Olmsted-Fulbright field study to Israel by highlighting the importance of using a gendered lens in conflict studies and peace building.
Trade Arbitration: Foreign Corporations vs. Pressing Governmental Objectives (Pt. 3)
Prudence requires those involved in [ISDS reform] to come to agreeable terms, setting a global standard that would increase net foreign investment and trust between nations.
On the Rocks: The State of the Cuban Navy
The Cuban Navy is looking worse for wear. Paul Pryce discusses the risks and how Canada can respond.