July 17th, 2012 – 18:00-22:00 The Duke of York, 39 Prince Arthur Ave. (one block North of Avenue and Bloor) About: Join us for a fabulous night of interactive networking and hilarious comedy in celebration of the NATO alliance. Eight Toronto Comedians will perform skits and stand-up while the audience networks and mingles with members Read More…
Steffen Buenau: To effectively support the ongoing transformation within Russia, Europe should put to use its most effective “soft power” tool: a relaxation of visa regulations.
From the Korean peninsula came news on Thursday that construction on a divisive Republic of Korean (ROK) naval base could proceed on Jeju Island.
June was a month full of debate regarding the effect of Alberta’s oil sands on Canada’s economy and environment.
On June 11, Washington approved 6-monthexemptions on its Iranian sanctions to India, South Korea, Turkey, Malaysia, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Taiwan.
One on One interview with Amir Gissin, the Consul General of Israel. Topics: NATO-Israeli relations, Turkey-Israeli relations, natural gas in the Middle East, the newly established Israeli government, turmoil in Syria, and Canadian-Israeli partnerships. Hosted by Alexander Corbeil Produced by Fatima Nanavati
Despite Turkey’s advocacy for democracy in the region, its human rights record has been tarnished since Ankara escalated its conflict with the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) in 2011. Last month the PKK and Turkish army were involved in an intense confrontation.
Ongoing ethnic conflict becomes self-reinforcing, as continued warfare with deteriorating socioeconomic conditions will spur more alienation from the government.
As the regional economic and political hegemon South Africa must embrace a strong leadership role to better facilitate the integration process and drive growth in the SADC area.
Last week the Indian government announced that it had arrested Abu Jindal, an alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba leader accused of masterminding the November 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, which killed at least 160 people.