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Why the Iraqi Kurdish vote was problematic — and what can be done about it

| October 6, 2017
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.

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Policy Brief – Momentous Change in the Nile Basin

| October 3, 2017
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.

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A Look at the Influence of Japanese Security Measures in Global Affairs

| July 18, 2017
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.

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On Iran, Canada Should Pick Up Where Obama Left Off

| July 11, 2017
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.

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NATO Hangs in the Balance

| June 5, 2017
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.

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North Korea: The Agitator of East Asia?

| May 29, 2017
North Korea: The Agitator of East Asia?

Fuad Olajuwon discusses North Korea’s provocations in his latest for the Foreign Policy Project.

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Policy or Politics? How Partisan Appeasement Inhibits Diplomatic Integrity between Japan and South Korea

| April 24, 2017
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.

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Policy Brief: Indonesian Exceptionalism – Where to from Here?

| April 20, 2017
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.

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When Right is Wrong: How Excessive Political Leanings Undermine the Security Goals of Japan

| April 13, 2017
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.

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The Plutonium Disposition Management Agreement: Russia’s Withdrawal and the Possible Consequences

| April 6, 2017
The Plutonium Disposition Management Agreement: Russia’s Withdrawal and the Possible Consequences

Debalina Ghoshal discusses Russia’s suspension of the Plutonium Disposition Management Agreement with the United States for the Foreign Policy Project.

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