After the 2017 Grammys, the musical institution has been deemed uninterested in progressing race relations after Album of the Year went to another white artist. Yet musicians are using their musical platforms to address fragile race relations in the United States, and give voice to those who cannot speak.
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Super Bowl 2017: Straying from Puppies and Blockbusters, This Year’s Newsworthy Ads Were Political
Every year, the Super Bowl captures millions of viewers with its ads. However, this year, ads strayed from their common formulas and got political.
The implications of a Trump presidency for the South China Sea dispute
Ryan Atkinson argues that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s comments on blocking China’s access to its artificial islands in the South China Sea are more nuanced than previously thought.
Russia and the U.S. Election: What Really Happened?
Jacqueline Hicks examines recent reports of Russian cyber interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and what this means for cyber-warfare.
The Facts on the Ground: Obama’s Dangerous Drone Program
From a campaign based on a rhetoric of reconciling America’s values and morals with its actions abroad comes the stark reality of an administration that, for the most part, greatly expanded the use of drones outside of war zones. Natalia Valencia highlights some of the issues surrounding President Obama’s rhetoric versus his pragmatic approach to counterterrorist policy, particularly its controversial drone program.
Nuclear Strategy from an Iranian Perspective
Experts often discuss Iran’s intention to continue pursuing a nuclear breakout strategy. However, a look through an Iranian perspective and its tenuous Islamic project says otherwise.
The Global Arms Trade: Where do we stand?
In an age of uncertain conflict, Jacqueline Hicks looks at the potential moral and security concerns involved in the global arms trade.
Invisible Children: Russia’s Dima Yakovlev Law
In this article, Mary Zelenova highlights the human rights concerns in the Russian law barring American families from adopting Russian children.
The Second Coming of Détente? Experts Say, “Don’t Count on it.”
In an interview with Dr. Robert Teigrob from Ryerson University, Alexander Sawicki explores why the United States and Russia will not be friends for the foreseeable future – even with Trump in office.
The Dragon has Arrived: Security Implications of Canada’s Renewed Relationship with China.
The reversal occurred following the recent meetings and fundraisers with Chinese officials raises questions concerning Canada’s national security.