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.
In Part I of this two part series, Program Editors Kelsie Chasse and Ashley McIntyre discussed the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) and Canada’s past reluctance to sign. In this section, Libya, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are examined as case studies, and the possible application of the ATT in past and future arms deals is discussed.
Ashley McIntyre and Kelsie Chasse discuss the Arms Trade Treaty, Canada’s recent history of questionable arms transfers, and what signing the Arms Trade Treaty could mean for Canada.
Pierre-Olivier Bussieres examines the interplay between trade, smuggling, and migration routes in post-Gaddafi Libya.
Andi Asimetaj interviews Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy and NATO Secretary General’s Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, James Appathurai.
In light of Libya’s deteriorating political regime, Neil Siviter analyzes how NATO can play a larger role in stabilizing the country.
Kristyn Byrne discusses ISIS activity in Libya and the complexities of involving NATO in the fight.
Michael Oshell profiles the security of one of NATO’s founding members in this multi-piece series.
As the price of oil continues to drop, our Research Analysts and Program Editors look at its global effects.
After the overthrow of Gaddafi, Libya was seen as an example of the best of the Arab Spring. Sandy Vingoe looks at the deterioration of this promising outcome.