Category: POLITICS
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.
On Iran, Canada Should Pick Up Where Obama Left Off
Navid Hassibi argues that on Iran, the Trudeau government in Canada should pick up where the Obama administration left off.
NATO Hangs in the Balance
Basel Ammane provides analysis for the Foreign Policy Project in this Policy Brief on the Trump administration’s approach to NATO following last week’s Summit.
Policy or Politics? How Partisan Appeasement Inhibits Diplomatic Integrity between Japan and South Korea
Fuad Olajuwon discusses how partisan appeasement affects diplomacy in the context of Japan and South Korea.
Policy Brief: Indonesian Exceptionalism – Where to from Here?
Basel Ammane provides analysis on the direction of Indonesia following the recent demonstrations surrounding the blasphemy accusations against the incumbent governor of Jakarta.
When Right is Wrong: How Excessive Political Leanings Undermine the Security Goals of Japan
Fuad Olajuwon opines that excessive political leanings undermine Japanese national security in his latest for the Foreign Policy Project.
Make Japan Great Again? The Rise of Trump and Significance of the US-Japan Alliance
Fuad Olajuwon discusses the alliance between Japan and the United States a few months into the Trump administration.