Germany – Page 5

Security, Trade and the Economy Sravani Mamillapalli

The Story of the Deutsche Bank Crisis

* The Federal Reserves Stress Test is a test that determines how resilient the bank is to sudden fluctuations in the economy. Sources: http://www.cnbc.com/2016/10/27/doj-negotiations-has-created-uncertainty-for-deutsche-bank-ceo-cryan.html http://www.cnbc.com/2July016/09/28/deutsche-bank-crisis-explained.html Photo: “Historical ‘Deutsche Bank’-Building at Lenbachplatz 2 in Munich” (2013), by Guido Radig via Own Work. Licensed under CC Attribution 3.0 Unported. Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in articles are Read More…

Expanding Community Sonia Liang

Social Integration During Times of Crisis

How can refugees be integrated economically and socially? Sonia Liang analyzes the critical issue of integration during times of crisis.

Michele Di Leo Society, Culture, and Security

From Berlin to Bautzen, Merkel crumbles and the Far-right rises

Is Germany beginning a slow transition to the far-right? Michele Di Leo analyzes how Merkel’s declining popularity amidst the rise of the far-right AFD will affect Germany’s political landscape.

Michele Di Leo Society, Culture, and Security

Far-Right Nationalism: When Progressivism Fails To Deliver

Michele Di Leo analyzes the potential effect on economic and multilateral agreements if far-right nationalist parties were to be elected.

Jeyolyn Christi Society, Culture, and Security

Taking from Those in Need? Exploring the Seizure of Valuables to Cover the costs of Refugee Resettlement in Europe

Are we taking from those in need? Jeyolyn Christi discusses the seizure of valuables to cover the costs of refugee resettlement in various European countries.

Elise Wagner Lex et Orbis

The History of Defining Justice: How International Law Is Being Used to Right Past Wrongs

Palestine has indicated that it wants to take legal action against Britain for the 1917 Balfour Declaration that lead to the creation of Israel. As historical reparations cases become more common, what does this mean for our understanding of international justice?

Procurement

The F-35: Canada’s Allies Can See the Benefits, Why Can’t We?

Recent procurement of F-35 stealth bombers by Canada’s allies have reignited the debate on whether or not Canada has made the right decision on the future of the RCAF.

Adlan Taramov Cyber Security and Emerging Threats

The Return of the German Leadership in Europe

Did Russian threat propel Germany into its traditional role? Adlan Taramov Explores how migration crisis and war in Ukraine are bringing back Europe’s old insecurities that could translate into a new period of German leadership in Europe.

NATO and Canada Rejeanne Lacroix

Russia: Summertime Sanctions?

Rejeanne Lacroix examines the implications of economic and political sanctions against Russia that are set expire in July.

Anastasia Poberezhna

The Instagram dictator: ‘I declare war!’ Is Russia launching the war of hybrid terrorism against NATO?

We are used to having freedom to say what we want. But what if we didn’t? And what if a foreign state was telling us so? In a world beset by ISIS we are used to terrorist attacks by non-state actors. But what if a state with veto power at the UN Security Council was Read More…