No War for Iran
It is increasingly unlikely that the United States, or Israel, will engage in a military confrontation with Iran over its nuclear program in view of significant political changes within the Islamic Republic and the growing isolation of the Israeli government.
Canada’s Arctic Defense Policy: Grand Theory, Stunted Practice
Is Canada really on its way to becoming an Arctic military power?
Reluctant Allies: Canada, the US, and the Northwest Passage
Making the case for US-Canadian cooperation on Arctic policy and the Northwest Passage.
US Foreign Policy in the Shadow of the Arab Spring
There is no policy silver bullet that can deal with the wave of anti-US protests sweeping the Muslim world.
Russia’s Eurasian Union: A Bid for Hegemony?
Georgiy Voloshin examines the motivations underpinning Russia's push to establish a "Eurasian Union" in Central Asia.
Washington Moves to Outsmart Moscow in Syria
The United States aims to press the advantage in Syria before any Russia-Turkey reboot takes hold.
The Coming Food Shocks: Background
The food crisis of 2008 was never resolved; it was merely put on hold by a global financial meltdown.
Checklist: China’s Targets in a US Trade War
A list of potential targets should a trade war break out between China and the United States.
Sanctions, Protests, and Now COVID-19: Iran Braces for New Crisis
How bad is the COVID-19 outbreak in Iran? And does it represent a threat to the Iranian regime?
EU Takes Aim at Rule of Law Violators
The EU is debating legislation that would freeze funding for member states that are backsliding on democratic norms. But will it come at the cost of widening the bloc’s internal divisions?