The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.
Tag: Syria
Iran’s Iraqi Proxy War and the Potential Virtues of a Tehran-Washington Partnership
Should the United States work with Iran in the fight against ISIS? Sandy Vingoe considers the benefits of such a partnership.
Into the Mind of Vladimir Putin
Jeremy Voisin dissects Putin’s 60 Minutes interview and his ambitions in Syria and Ukraine.
How to synchronize Eastern and Southern perceptions of security threats to the Alliance
To the east, Poland, the Baltics, and Romania face threats of hybrid conflict coming from a revanchist Russia. To the south, allies such as Italy and Greece prioritize maritime security across the Mediterranean.
Russia-Iran Relations and the Proposed Nuclear Deal
Sandy Vingoe examines the potential repercussions of renewed Russia-Iran relations.
Colonel Kurtz: Assad’s Heart of Darkness
Michael Oshell problematizes President Bashar Al-Assad’s precarious position in Syria.
Lebanon Struggles with a Failed Political System
The government’s approach of getting private companies to provide public services produced parallel systems.
The Economics of an Exodus: The Economic Incentive to Accepting Syrian Refugees (Part 1)
Are Syrian refugees an economic burden or benefit?
Canada and Syrian Refugees: An Issue Primer
Marta Canneri explains some of the biggest issues of contention within the realm of Canadian refugee policy regarding Syria.
Talk to a Diplomat: Episode XVII
Bushra Nassab discusses peace and reconciliation strategies while examining the response to the refugee crisis.