Sophie Barnett explores the Presidential front runners’ stances on NATO and the electoral outcome’s implications for NATO’s future.
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Changing the Face of War in Russia: Women in the Russian Armed Forces
In the wake of a historic change in Russia’s Victory Day Parade, Marissa Young reflects on the history and current condition of women in the Russian armed forces.
From Russia with Boston Marathon Bombings
Russia often positions itself as an irreconcilable fighter against international terrorism. Time and time Russian officials use instances of deadly terrorist attacks in the West as an opportunity to call NATO to join efforts against terrorism. Russian president Vladimir Putin calls for ‘one powerful fist’ to fight terrorism and blames NATO for double standards. However, Read More…
Does Free Trade Give the Economic Shakes
Anojan examines the pros and cons of free trade
San Bernardino and the Politicization of Mass Shootings in the USA
Jonas critically analyzes the politics of murder in the USA
Critical Defence Minerals: REEs
In the second part of a series analyzing REE’s and their defence implications, Ben looks at Chinese REE protectionism
Women Make a Difference in Peace Negotiations
Melanne Verveer, who served as U.S. Ambassador for Global Women’s Issues, remarked that clashes had occurred in 31 of the world’s 39 active conflicts after peace settlements. None of the 31 cases had women involved in the peace process.
Information: The Perfect Weapon in Today’s Wired World, A Three-Part Series
In the final installment of a three-part series, Jenny looks at “countering disinformation campaigns” during the Cold War, and the lessons we can learn from them.
Fi – Fa – Fo – Fum
At the Water Cooler, our Program Editors take on the latest FIFA corruption allegations and President Putin’s claim of a US conspiracy. Should we boycott the 2018 World Cup?
How Obama lost the battle of rhetoric: He got ‘out-framed’
Dylan Crimmins discusses the ongoing issue framing battle Obama is facing against Putin and al-Assad