Our Editors and special contributor, Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, debate who poses the greatest threat to global stability: ISIS, Russia or China?
Tag: Syria
“Powerless in the Face of Tragedy”: Evaluating the “Responsibility Not to Veto” Proposal
Marta Canneri examines the France-backed “Responsibility Not to Veto” proposal, which plans to introduce a “code of conduct” for the P5 nations of the Security Council.
The Ultimate Global Leaders’ Superlative Quiz
The world is your high school and its leaders, your classmates. It’s time to choose your Class Superlatives with this fun quiz. Judge away!
Talk to a Diplomat: Episode VI
Hasan Siddiqui explains everything about Syria in this week’s episode.
Justice Flew Away
Malcolm McEachern discusses South Africa’s failure to arrest Omar al-Bashir after he attended an African Union meeting in South Africa, and what this means for the ICC.
Growing the Islamic State Brand: ‘Franchising’
Mohy-Dean Tabbara explains ISIS’ highly successful strategy of ‘franchising.’
Reality Hits at the MMVAs: Human Nature and Forced Migration
Think the Much Music Video Awards (MMVAs) in Toronto and forced migration have nothing in common? Think again. Victoria explains.
The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift
Hasan Siddiqui guides the discussion of shifting U.S. policy in Syria, tying in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations and discontentment from America’s regional allies.
The Iraqi Army: Gaining or Losing Ground?
Our Program Editors debate whether the Iraqi Army (and the militias), alongside the US-led coalition, are actually making progress in the fight against IS.
The Barbarians Are at the Gates: NATO, Turkey and the Syrian Quagmire
Trevor Schenk discusses the implications of Turkey’s policy towards Syria and if it can be trusted as a reliable ally in the fight against the Islamic State.