An analysis of the sanctions regime levied against Russia because of the Ukraine crisis. As the title suggests, the article argues that sanctions will not
Month: March 2015
Photos To Remind You How Beautiful Yemen Is -Scoopempire.com
With the country slipping quickly into civil war, its easy to focus entirely on the warring factions and violence and write the country off. It
Saudi Arabia, Iran and the ‘Great Game’ in Yemen -al Jazerra
Interesting article on the unrest in Yemen and where it fits in the Saudi-Iranian rivalry. I think the author is correct in his argument that
Debate: The expansion of Canada’s mission into Syria -Globe and Mail versus McLeans
The Harper government’s decision to expand its anti-ISIS military operations was sure to be controversial. The Globe and Mail editorial supports operations in Iraq, but
Bill C-51: A Legal Primer -CCPA Monitor
Here is a thorough critique of Bill C-51 by Clayton Ruby and Nader R. Hasan, two lawyers at the heart of the C-51 debate. https://www.policyalternatives.ca/publications/monitor/bill-c-51-legal-primer
Thomas Juneau: Yes, with conditions, to war in Iraq -National Post
Here is an op-ed on the question of whether Canada should extend its mission in Iraq in the war against the Islamic State. http://news.nationalpost.com/2015/03/23/thomas-juneau-yes-with-conditions-to-war-in-iraq/