Following an alleged Ukrainian terrorist plot in Crimea, Russia has increased its footprint on the peninsula. Neil Siviter investigates what the new Crimean fortifications entail, and how Russia’s Crimean investment has affected the Black Sea region.
How did the Syrian ceasefire change relations between US and Russia? Sha Lalapet analyses the week-long Syrian ceasefire and the international implications that unfolded as a result.
Will the ceasefire succeed? Michele Di Leo analyzes why the chaos in Syria means that a long-term plan for peace will be difficult to create.
Canadians for Democracy in Russia presents photos and analysis on Russia’s continued cloak-and-dagger approach to the Ukrainian conflict.
China’s $1.5 Billion investment in Pakistan energy utility provider signals a new wave of economic integration in Eurasia. Marko Gombac explains how interdependence on critical infrastructure creates peaceful relations
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.
Has the Caucasus region created fertile ground for ISIS recruits? Pierre-Olivier Bussieres examines how dissent has led to radicalization in a complex, vulnerable region.
In Part II of this series, Sonia Liang examines the domestic debate in Sweden on how to best deal with today’s regional security challenges. At the center of this debate is the question of whether Sweden should join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The current streak of terrorist attacks in Europe has triggered a dissent within the EU. Pierre-Olivier Bussieres analyzes how Europe’s political divide will benefit Russia.
Rejeanne Lacroix examines Belarus’ position in international affairs.