Category: POLITICS
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.
Keep John Kerry—As President Hillary’s Iran Envoy
In his piece for the National Interest, the Council’s Navid Hassibi argues why keeping John Kerry as Presidential Envoy for Iran would make sense in a Hillary Clinton administration.
Welcome to a hipper, younger, capable Canadian public service
In his latest for OpenCanada, the Council’s Wisam Salih highlights the challenges and opportunities for young Canadians to become international affairs practitioners in the Public Service.
Trudeau Is Ushering Canada Into A New Era Of Foreign Policy
In his latest for the Huffington Post, the Council’s Navid Hassibi writes about Trudeau ushering Canada in a new era of foreign policy.
Small Steps Towards Re-Engagement With Iran
The Council’s Navid Hassibi discusses Canada-Iran relations in his latest for the Huffington Post just as Canada lifts its sanctions on Iran.
It’s Canada’s Turn to Engage Iran
The Council’s Navid Hassibi discusses why it should be Canada’s turn to engage Iran post-nuclear deal in his latest for the Huffington Post.