A decent overview of the Iranian-Saudi cold war and how it is exacerbating post-Arab Spring instability in the region. I would add that a significant
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Sanctions hurt Russia, but still far from changing minds -Reuters
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
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
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