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Society, Culture, and Security Sophie Barnett

America’s NATO: Trump, Clinton, and Sanders

Sophie Barnett explores the Presidential front runners’ stances on NATO and the electoral outcome’s implications for NATO’s future.

Marissa Young Women in Security

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.

Anastasia Poberezhna

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…

Anojan Nicholas Diplomatic Relations Energy & Resources Global Governance Investment Security, Trade and the Economy Trade

Does Free Trade Give the Economic Shakes

Anojan examines the pros and cons of free trade

Criminal Justice Intelligence & National Security Jonas Becker Society Society, Culture, and Security Terrorism The United States of America

San Bernardino and the Politicization of Mass Shootings in the USA

Jonas critically analyzes the politics of murder in the USA

Asia-Pacific Ben Hess Central Asia Defence Spending Defense Energy & Resources Global Governance Investment Procurement The United States of America Trade

Critical Defence Minerals: REEs

In the second part of a series analyzing REE’s and their defence implications, Ben looks at Chinese REE protectionism

Afghanistan Central Asia Culture Diplomatic Relations Peace & Security The Middle East and North Africa Umaima Ghori United Nations Women women in security Women in Security

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.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Defense Development Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Europe Germany Intelligence & National Security International Law & Policy International Relations Jenny Yang NATO Peace & Conflict Studies Russia Security Society Technology The United States of America Uncategorized Western Europe

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.

Africa Asia-Pacific Canada Culture Defense Diplomatic Relations Eastern Europe and Russia Editors' Forum Jeff Tian Latin America NATO North Korea Samara Zaifman Sandra Song Society The Arctic The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America Victoria Heath Western Europe

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?

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Dylan Crimmins The Middle East and North Africa

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