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Kevin Hempstead Society, Culture, and Security Western Europe

UK’s Most Important and Diverse Election in Decades Will Do Nothing For Its Foreign Policy

Today, citizens of the United Kingdom will vote in the most diverse election in decades. Previously, elections revolved around the Conservatives, Labour, and the centrist Liberal-Democrats as a third party. This election, polls are predicting seats for the United Kingdom Independence Party, the Green Party, the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru (the Welsh nationalist Read More…

Ben Abonyi Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community International Relations Peace & Security Security

NATO and the Nordics, Part II: What the Finnish elections mean for NATO membership

In part two, Ben Abonyi comments on how the Finnish elections and Russia’s aggression against Finland could affect its potential NATO membership.

Asia-Pacific Development Diplomatic Relations Expanding Community Global Governance Hasan Siddiqui Human Rights International Law & Policy International Relations Peace & Security Refugee Rights Security Society

Canada and Myanmar’s Move Towards Global Acceptance

Hasan Siddiqui reassesses Myanmar’s transition towards accountability and transparency alongside recent developments in it’s domestic affairs.

Canada Emily Robinson Society, Culture, and Security The United States of America

Omar Khadr’s State of Exception

Emily Robinson discusses the exceptional case of Omar Khadr and his fight for freedom after thirteen years of incarceration.

Colin McEwen Global Horizons NATO Society

There is No ‘Try’

Colin McEwen illustrates how the career of NATO’s Secretary-General offers lessons to young Canadians seeking a future in international relations.

Asia-Pacific China Jeff Tian Security, Trade and the Economy

The Implications of an Old China

Jeff Tian discusses how a rapidly ageing population will affect China’s economy and diplomacy.

Afghanistan Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Daniel Woodburn Diplomatic Relations Islamic State Peace & Conflict Studies Terrorism The Middle East and North Africa The United States of America

The War in Afghanistan Takes An(Other) Turn

Daniel Woodburn discusses the difficulties of post-war transition in Afghanistan, including the creation of democratic institutions and the challenges posed by transnational terror.

Ashley Boyes Women in Security

Colombian Women: The Key to Ending Five Decades of Conflict?

In her analysis of the ongoing Colombian peace process, Ashley reviews the role of bringing a gender perspective to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programs.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Expanding Community Global Horizons Megan Spurrell NATO and Canada

Between Yarmouk and a Hard Place – Part II

Megan explores the dire situation in which Yarmouk’s residents currently reside, constantly fearing a coupled threat of Assad’s regime on one hand, and ISIS on the other. All the while, Yarmouk struggles to make ends meet, with many lacking access to water, food and daily necessities due to a lack of humanitarian assistance.

Cyber Security and Emerging Threats Expanding Community Global Horizons Megan Spurrell NATO and Canada