The Fallacy of the ‘Humanitarian’ Intervention
It’s about time for a frank discussion about the concept of humanitarianism through the barrel of a gun and whether it’s a boon or a bane to international society and human rights as a whole.
Israel’s New Settlement Law a Grim Precedent for West Bank Palestinians
Some fear that a new settlement law in Israel could serve as legal precedent for expelling Palestinians from the West Bank.
The Khorasan Group – A US-Iranian Trade Off?
Some diplomatic observers suggest that a US-Iranian rapprochement is under way, and that Khorasan could play a role in negotiations.
Science and Geopolitics Converging in the Troubled Waters of the South China Sea
Conservation, food security, and geopolitics are converging more than ever in the South China Sea.
Analysis: New Venezuela Sanctions
Seven top officials in Venezuela have been sanctioned via US executive order for human rights abuses.
Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
Wednesday, November 24th's dramatic terrorist attacks and siege of Mumbai, India’s commercial capital, threatens to unravel the precarious progress towards peace between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan.
Israel’s Growing Regional Isolation
Despite Israel and Hamas’ separate announcements of a ceasefire in Gaza, prospects for a regional peace ensuring Israeli stability and security are likely to collapse, resulting in the escalation of Islamic extremism and Israel’s increasing isolation.
A Canadian Petroleum Reserve: Security or Savings?
Weighing in on the creation of a Canadian strategic petroleum reserve, asking the critical question: Is this an issue of national defense?
Possibility of an Indo-Pak War Looms
On Friday, Pakistan redeployed thousands of troops to its border with India, making war imminent between the nuclear-armed rivals following last month’s terrorist attacks on Mumbai, India’s cultural and financial capital.