Alaska Is a Case Study for Universal Basic Income
Universal Basic Income remains an unpopular point of contention for many Americans, yet its influence continues to grow on the back of political pressure and successful examples like the Alaska Permanent Fund.
NATO’s 7th decade
As NATO enters its 7th decade, serious questions of its relevancy persist, culminating in the greatest existential threat faced by the military alliance.
Tamil Tiger propaganda
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) find themselves up against a wall with no hope of launching a conventional counter-attack against the Sri Lankan Army. As such, their survival now hinges on a worldwide propaganda war.
Beijing Agreement Complicates “Day After” Planning in Gaza War
The Beijing Agreement represents a credible competing vision for what post-war Gaza will look like, backed by the diplomatic weight of China and Russia. But all best-laid plans are moot in the face of a new escalation in Lebanon.
Fidel, the Leader Who Turned a Colony into a State
In the words of the Cuban leader who left an indelible mark on the world: “history will judge me.”
Moldova-European Union Relations: Has the Eastern Partnership helped Moldovans?
After a rocky start, the Eastern Partnership between the EU and Moldova is bearing fruit.
US Missile Defense
The U.S.' planned European missile defense shield, a principal feature of the Bush administration’s foreign policy, appears destined for the dustbin after Barack Obama’s recent presidential election victory.
The G20 Must Build on the G7 Five-Point Plan for Critical Minerals
The robust partnership between the G7 and G20 presidencies of Japan and India respectively represents a unique opportunity to consolidate global action on critical minerals.
The Time is Ripe for a Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement
A Canada-ASEAN free trade agreement (FTA) would represent the capstone in Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
US to Quietly Drop Afghanistan Drawdown Plan
Amid fears of an expanding ISIS presence and a UN report decrying the country’s deteriorating security outlook, the Obama administration is poised to abandon its plans for a sweeping drawdown of the US military presence in Afghanistan.