Juliette Bronchtein explores the security challenges emerging from NATO’s new European missile shield. These challenges come from both Russia and Iran as the allies attempt to balance competing security concerns and interests.
Tag: Russia
Orchestra Signals Russia’s Future in Syria
Kristyn Byrne explores the political and cultural implications of Russia’s concert in the Syrian city of Palmyra.
Turkey and Ukraine Teaming Up: How the New Alliance is Combatting Russian Aggression
Are Turkey and Ukraine Teaming Up to Combat Russian Aggression? Layla Wahbi discusses escalating Russian tensions and the new economic and military alliance between Turkey and Ukraine.
Obama Goes to Asia: A Series of Firsts
Though his presidential term is coming to a close, Obama is showing little signs of slowing down. Catherine Gao examines the potential for Obama’s seven-day Asia tour to shape his successor’s foreign policy in the region.
The Bizarre World of Russia’s Human Rights: New Ombudsman Will Defend Russian Minorities Abroad and Fight Subversion at Home
Russia’s new human rights ombudsman promises to defend Russians abroad and fight subversion at home.
Comparing Cyber-Relations: Russia, China, and the U.S.
Eimi Harris reviews the US-China Cybersecurity Agreement and Chinese-Russian cyber-relations to analyze their compatibility on a social, economic and diplomatic level.
NATO’s Next Warsaw Summit: The Price of Expansion
What are NATO’s responses to threats in its Eastern Flank? Pierre-Olivier discusses the two major expectations from the Warsaw summit, and the implications for collective security at a time of renewed antagonism between Russia and the United States.
South Caucasian Security and the South Ossetian Referendum
Rejeanne Lacroix examines South Caucasian Security and the South Ossetian Referendum.
The War in Ukraine: Historical Highlights from the Month of May
Canadians for Democracy in Russia, in conjunction with Euromaidan Canada, present striking photos highlighting the brutal nature of the current conflict in Eastern Ukraine.
Does the End Really Justify the Means? Putin’s Political Maneuvering for Higher Approval Ratings
Michael Kang discusses the political maneuvering and policies behind Putin’s consistently high approval ratings.