Is Syria Russia’s gateway to the Middle East? Sha Lalapet analyses Syrian-Russian relationship and the reasons behind why Russia is expanding in the Middle East.
Tag: Russia
Never say it Could Never Happen : How Trump’s victory could unleash Political Change in Europe
Does Trump’s victory have political implications for other Western countries? Michele Di Leo analyzes how “Trumpism” could potentially promote some of the most drastic political change seen in the 21st century.
Russia’s Military Conscription Policies
For young men in Russia, military conscription is a difficult reality that often comes with a difficult price. Russia’s conscription policies have been scrutinized by Human Rights Watch for the harmful impact this process has had on men subjected to the practice.
Measuring State Commitments to Women, Peace & Security: Launch of a new WPS scorecard
In this article, Jenny Yang analyzes Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) newly-launched scorecard to measure implementation of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda by the Permanent members of the UN Security Council (P5).
Changing Opinions in a High-Stakes Game: Ukraine, NATO and Russia
What does the rest of the NATO alliance think of Ukraine’s membership bid? Sonia Liang discusses.
The Philippines: Do Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures?
Ben Hess explores the situation in the Philippines revolving around President Duterte’s recent actions and the effects this has on Philippines-US relations.
The Dichotomy : Perception of Russia
Is our understanding of #Russia a part of a larger plan? @Sha Lalapet explores Russia’s history and economics, in an effort to shed light into the workings behind Russia
Emerging Challenges in Central Asia
With mounting political, economic, and security challenges to an often neglected region of the world, Neil Siviter examines NATO’s presence in Central Asia, and what the Alliance’s next steps in the region may look like.
The Scorched Earth: Aleppo
What has become of Aleppo, one of the world’s oldest cities in Syria? Sha Lalapet traces its historical significance and explains its current state in light of the Syrian conflict.
Canada has an Opportunity to Help Bridge Divides in Ukraine
What can Canada do in Ukraine? Charlotte Le Vay explores how Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms can set a precedent to help end internal tensions driving the Ukrainian conflict.