Alexandra Zakreski explains why Iran’s relationship with Hezbollah will make EU sanctions against the group ineffective.
The Middle East and North Africa
Middle East Region
One Foot in the Door: The U.S., NATO and Syria
As the bloodshed continues to rise in Syria, the U.S. and NATO continue to deliberate on getting involved militarily. Aaron Willschick argues that a more balanced NATO is desperately needed to help even out the burden.
NATO Post-2014: A Lack of a Core Mission or a Well-Deserved Break?
While some feel that NATO will no longer have a well-defined role after its withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2014, a break from active engagement in foreign conflicts may be exactly what the Alliance needs.
Canada’s Reaction to Egyptian Coup: The Struggle to Account for all our Allies
Samantha Black on why Canada treaded the Egyptian coup lightly.
Exploring Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis – Part 3
In the final installment of his 3 part series on Syria’s humanitarian crisis, Cameron Becker illustrates the dire future Syria’s medical system holds, as today it lies on the verge of collapse.
Thinking Beyond Intervention: A Limited Transatlantic Policy Towards Syria
This Atlantic Memo from atlantic-community.org argues that western states should pursue alternatives to intervention.
What Will NATO Leave Behind? Considering the Legacy of the War in Afghanistan
George P.R. Benson-Patterson examines the legacy NATO will leave in Afghanistan.
Egypt: A Revolutionary Past, A Military Present, and An Uncertain Future
Alexandra Zakreski discusses the dangers of prolonged military control in Egypt.
A Culture of Silence: Women in the Syrian Conflict
Chelsea Plante on sexual violence against women in the Syrian conflict and how this important issue can be addressed.
Exploring Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis – Part 2
In part 2 of his three part series on the Syrian humanitarian crisis, non-profit fundraising consultant Cameron Becker illustrates the insidious effects the violence in Syria is having on its children.