Emma Lecavalier discusses the uphill battle facing women’s rights in Afghanistan as the NATO mission end dates approaches.
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Women and NATO: A Necessarily Gendered Perspective Part II
In Part II of her analysis of NATO’s implementation of UNSCR 1325, Avery Bruenjes discusses the challenges that remain for both Afghanistan and Kosovo.
Who are the Taliban Negotiators in Doha?
Bahram Rahman discusses the Taliban’s top negotiators profile and their pursing objectives in Doha.
Exploring Syria’s Humanitarian Crisis – Part 1
In the first installment of his three part series on the Syrian humanitarian crisis, Cameron Becker, non-profit fundraising consultant and guest contributor with the NATO Council, explores the humanitarian cost of Syria’s immense refugee crisis.
From Neighbours with Zero Problems to Twitter Enemies: Effects of #OccupyGezi Movement on the Turkish Foreign Policy
Nil Sendil on the consequences of Turkey’s protests on the country’s foreign policy objectives.
When can you negotiate with terrorists?
Tyler Amos comments on terrorist negotiations and the US decision to initiate talks with the Taliban in Qatar.
Austria’s Golan Heights Withdrawal: The Cost of Escalation?
Daniel Troup discusses Austria’s withdrawal from the Golan Heights and Europe’s divided approach to the conflict in Syria.
Transnational Terrorism: Reasons that US and NATO need to remain involved in the Middle East
Krista Burns discusses the threat of transnational terrorism in the Middle East and why should NATO remain involved in the region.
Caught in the Crossfire: NATO-Pakistani Relations and the American Drone Program
Avery Bruenjes on the US drone program and its implications for the NATO mission in Afghanistan.
(How) Can NATO Respond to the Syrian Crisis?
Revived by the outbreak of the Arab Spring, the conflict between oppositionists to the Assad regime and the Syrian government has escalated in recent months, plunging the nation into a civil war. As its violent nature intensifies, the humanitarian crisis deepens. Consequently, NATO nations face pressures from external and internal actors who argue that a Read More…