Category: FOREIGN POLICY & SECURITY
Negotiating Security in Latin America, How Russia Regained a Foothold in the Western Hemisphere
Taylor Valley discusses Russia’s strategy in Latin America in her geopolitical analysis for the Foreign Policy Project.
Russia’s Kissinger: The Man Behind Russia’s Geopolitical Grand Strategy
Nicolai Nielsen writes about the mindset behind Russian foreign policy and its modern mastermind, Alexander Dugin.
Inauspicious Incident: Erdoğan’s Evolving Relationship with Turkey’s Military
Ben Tannenbaum writes about Turkish President Erdoğan’s evolving relationship with the military at the expense of Turkey’s civil society.
Trump isn’t NATO’s Only Problem
CIP Non-Resident Fellow Basel Ammane describes that while the risk of a declining US commitment to the alliance is real under the Trump presidency, a shaky commitment by a US president is hardly the only source of problems for today’s NATO.
Limited Justice for Syria on the Horizon
As the long and tumultuous Syrian civil war grinds on, the cascade of death, displacement and physical destruction shows no signs of ending.
Canada Should Reemphasize Its Place in NATO
In this critical review and analysis, Basel Ammane argues why Canada should reemphasize its role in NATO.
The Emerging Tehran-Gaza-Doha Axis
Amid Palestinian unification efforts, Shahab Moghadam argues that there is a growing axis emerging between Iran, Qatar and Hamas in this piece for the Foreign Policy Project.
Why the Iraqi Kurdish vote was problematic — and what can be done about it
Wisam Salih argues foreign governments should wait to support an independent Iraqi Kurdistan and outlines the steps Kurdish leaders need to take to gain legitimacy.
Policy Brief – Momentous Change in the Nile Basin
Basel Ammane discusses the ramifications of water scarcity affecting the Nile Basin in this Policy Brief for the Foreign Policy Project.
A Look at the Influence of Japanese Security Measures in Global Affairs
Fuad Olajuwon provides analysis of Japan’s approach to international security, including through peacekeeping operations.